Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greenebaum darts in looking for a takedown but Cassidy gets double underhooks and turns Greenebaum into the cage.
Greenebaum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Greenebaum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cassidy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassidy wants it to stay on the feet.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Greenebaum saw that one coming.#CL2#
Greenebaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greenebaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassidy after a bit of a struggle.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the side of Greenebaum's head.
Cassidy is pressed up against the cage. Greenebaum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassidy down to the mat. Cassidy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Greenebaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenebaum shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassidy sprawls well. He's pushed Greenebaum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassidy but Cassidy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cassidy won't be happy with that.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Cassidy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Greenebaum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cassidy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greenebaum but great work by Cassidy.
Greenebaum seems a little lost for a moment, as Cassidy dominates the positioning.
Greenebaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cassidy's best efforts.
Cassidy controlling the action here.
Greenebaum keeping control of the position. #T2#
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greenebaum is concentrating on defense, preventing Cassidy from advancing position.
Cassidy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cassidy prevents Greenebaum from improving his position.#T3#
Greenebaum keeps trying to improve his position.
Greenebaum has a hand on Cassidy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cassidy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Greenebaum is looking to improve his position but Cassidy isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy controlling from the full mount.
Greenebaum is desperately trying to improve his position but Cassidy has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenebaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Greenebaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassidy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greenebaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greenebaum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassidy's waist but Cassidy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenebaum off to one side.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenebaum is defended easily by Cassidy.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Cassidy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Cassidy - just one landing.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Cassidy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassidy.
Cassidy punishes Greenebaum's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Greenebaum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy is controlling Greenebaum's trapped leg to prevent Greenebaum from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Cassidy makes his way to full guard, as Greenebaum worked for a kimura. #T1#
Cassidy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Cassidy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenebaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Greenebaum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Cassidy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Greenebaum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy avoids it really well and circles away.
Greenebaum lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Greenebaum avoids them all with ease.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassidy, as that shot connected.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Greenebaum with an uppercut!
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenebaum momentarily.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Cassidy counters with a right hand to the body.
Greenebaum is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenebaum momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassidy sprawls well. Cassidy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachlan Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Greenebaum walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Greenebaum is rocked!
Cassidy steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Greenebaum is out on his feet! Cassidy sets himself and nearly takes Greenebaum's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
An out of breath Lachlan Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 109
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Greenebaum moves away and avoids it.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sepulveda sprawls well. Sepulveda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Sepulveda throwing a counter right hand but Greenebaum manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sepulveda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Sepulveda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sepulveda.
Sepulveda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greenebaum.
Sepulveda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenebaum moves away.#CL#
Sepulveda instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sepulveda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda misses with the combination.
Greenebaum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sepulveda defends it well.
Sepulveda stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenebaum. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.#CL#
Sepulveda has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sepulveda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Sepulveda is trying to break the clinch but Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sepulveda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sepulveda breaks from the clinch.
Greenebaum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sepulveda's waist but Sepulveda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenebaum off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Sepulveda. Those never looked like landing.
Greenebaum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Sepulveda gets caught flat footed, as Greenebaum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sepulveda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Sepulveda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greenebaum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greenebaum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greenebaum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Greenebaum postures up. #SUB#
Sepulveda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greenebaum prevents Sepulveda from getting back to his feet.
Greenebaum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenebaum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greenebaum looking to sit in guard and control but Sepulveda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Greenebaum trying to keep a closed guard but Sepulveda is proving a slippery customer.
Greenebaum pulls Sepulveda in close to prevent any damage.
Greenebaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greenebaum is looking for a triangle but Sepulveda pushes his legs off easily.
Greenebaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sepulveda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sepulveda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greenebaum's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Greenebaum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sepulveda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Sepulveda stuffs the takedown.
Greenebaum is looking to clinch.
Sepulveda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenebaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sepulveda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda connects with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda misses with a wild combination.
Greenebaum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greenebaum walks into a jab.
Sepulveda connects with a jab.
Greenebaum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sepulveda avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum fails with the takedown.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Sepulveda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sepulveda lands with a straight right. Greenebaum didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Greenebaum is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Sepulveda ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Greenebaum clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Sepulveda!
A less than humble Alejandro Sepulveda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Greenebaum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenebaum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Greenebaum's head and hops out.
Greenebaum shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greenebaum.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Greenebaum is quick to defend against it.#T1##CL2#
Greenebaum rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greenebaum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greenebaum is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greenebaum tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Greenebaum regains guard immediately.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenebaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson pulls Greenebaum in close to his closed guard and prevents Greenebaum from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
My spies in logans fight team inform me that Greenebaum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is trying to control the position but Greenebaum postures up.
Jackson pulls Greenebaum in close to his closed guard and prevents Greenebaum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Greenebaum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greenebaum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greenebaum slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Greenebaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though. #SUB2#
Greenebaum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson wants to control but Greenebaum is keeping busy.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenebaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greenebaum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Greenebaum has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Greenebaum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Greenebaum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greenebaum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson tries to hold on but Greenebaum pushes him away.
Greenebaum looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to control but Greenebaum is having none of it.
Greenebaum wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Greenebaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Greenebaum persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenebaum shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greenebaum shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greenebaum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greenebaum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Greenebaum ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Greenebaum shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greenebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenebaum is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Greenebaum's brow.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenebaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greenebaum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greenebaum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greenebaum! #REVB#
Greenebaum in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson is trying to buck Greenebaum off.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Greenebaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Jackson is trying to control Greenebaum's posture but Greenebaum avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Greenebaum in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends. #SUB2#
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greenebaum trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to buck Greenebaum off but Greenebaum is having none of it.#SUB2#
Greenebaum tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Greenebaum looking to control but instead Jackson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Greenebaum is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greenebaum to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Greenebaum content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Greenebaum sits in half guard.
Greenebaum prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oshan Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Greenebaum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greenebaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greenebaum.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greenebaum misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greenebaum is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control! #SUB#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Greenebaum is defending well. #T1#
Jackson cracks Greenebaum with a big right hand but Greenebaum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Greenebaum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lorne Greenebaum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Greenebaum trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Greenebaum manages to get to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenebaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Greenebaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greenebaum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson striking from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenebaum wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson seems keen to control Greenebaum's posture.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Greenebaum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenebaum is working away from the top position though.
Jackson keeping hold of Greenebaum's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson trying to control but Greenebaum postures up.
Greenebaum winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greenebaum looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Greenebaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jackson looking to control.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oshan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oshan Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 99
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greenebaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooper sprawls and moves away.
Cooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side.
Greenebaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Greenebaum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Greenebaum slips the punch.
Greenebaum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenebaum on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
Cooper throws a series of strikes that have Greenebaum backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Greenebaum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenebaum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Cooper manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Greenebaum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greenebaum keeps control of Cooper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greenebaum blocking some punches.
Greenebaum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cooper prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Greenebaum controls the action.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greenebaum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greenebaum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greenebaum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooper's efforts to push away.
Greenebaum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Greenebaum is out of range. #T2#
Greenebaum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Cooper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Cooper gets caught napping as Greenebaum dives in and scores a takedown. Cooper manages to retain guard.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greenebaum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Greenebaum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cooper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Greenebaum dives into side control.
Cooper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Greenebaum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cooper is avoiding damage well.
Greenebaum scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Greenebaum swings around for an armbar but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greenebaum's guard.#SUB#
Greenebaum is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greenebaum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Greenebaum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Greenebaum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cooper uses it to pass to side control.
Greenebaum is looking to reverse the position.
Cooper working the strikes but Greenebaum uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenebaum is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cooper dominated that round.
That's time! Greenebaum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Greenebaum shoots for a takedown but Cooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Greenebaum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greenebaum is in Cooper's guard.
Cooper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully.
Cooper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Greenebaum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Greenebaum stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Greenebaum trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenebaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greenebaum wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Greenebaum avoids them all with ease.
Greenebaum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
Greenebaum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cooper swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Greenebaum throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenebaum is defended easily by Cooper.
Cooper tries to bum rush Greenebaum with a series of wild strikes but Greenebaum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Cooper lunges at Greenebaum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greenebaum's hand.
Cooper lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenebaum ducks right into an uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenebaum. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Cooper works Greenebaum's body with a nice hook.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greenebaum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenebaum moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
John Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Cooper misses.
Greenebaum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper lands with a straight right. Greenebaum didn't see that one coming.
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greenebaum.
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Greenebaum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooper is fending him off so far but Greenebaum persists. Nope, Cooper circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Greenebaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to avoid it but Greenebaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cooper to the ground. Cooper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2#
Cooper drops Greenebaum with a left and a right! Oh, Greenebaum is hurt - Cooper dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Greenebaum is rocked!
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper lands a strong strike to the head of Greenebaum. That's dazed him! Cooper looking to finish here. Greenebaum is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cooper lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cooper!
A relieved looking John Cooper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 91
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Greenebaum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Costel!
Greenebaum throwing strikes but Costel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Greenebaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costel's best efforts.
Costel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Greenebaum tries to get to full guard but Costel has control of the leg.
Costel controlling the action here.
Costel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Costel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greenebaum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costel lands a nice short elbow.
Costel wants to control but Greenebaum is keeping him busy.
Costel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greenebaum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Costel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greenebaum's head.
Greenebaum tries to get to full guard but Costel has control of the leg.
Costel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greenebaum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Costel is looking for submissions but instead, Greenebaum has regained full guard.
Greenebaum is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Costel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Greenebaum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Costel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Costel trying to control but Greenebaum is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Costel is pushing down on Greenebaum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greenebaum is fighting to maintain full guard but Costel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Costel drops an elbow to the side of Greenebaum's head.
Costel lands with a punch from half guard.
Costel is trying to control. Greenebaum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greenebaum wants to improve his position but Costel is controlling well.
Costel is nestled in close to Greenebaum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Costel lands with a punch from half guard.
Greenebaum is refusing to be controlled, as Costel sits in half guard.
Costel wants to free his trapped foot but Greenebaum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Costel working his ground and pound in the gym.#T4#
Greenebaum is refusing to be controlled, as Costel sits in half guard.
Greenebaum wants to control but Costel is keeping busy.
Costel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Greenebaum wants to improve his position but Costel is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costel lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neculai Costel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Costel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costel tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenebaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenebaum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenebaum walks into a jab.
Greenebaum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costel wants to clinch up but Greenebaum keeps it at a distance.
Costel throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costel shoots for a takedown but Greenebaum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greenebaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costel.
Costel tries for a takedown but Greenebaum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lorne Greenebaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.
Costel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Greenebaum scores with a hook.
Greenebaum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Costel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greenebaum throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Costel counters with a single leg into guard. Greenebaum didn't expect that.
Costel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costel wants to control from the top but Greenebaum keeps moving.
Costel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Greenebaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenebaum, not yet. #SUB2#
Costel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Greenebaum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Costel, into his guard. #REVR#
Greenebaum won't allow Costel to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Costel pushes Greenebaum off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenebaum throws a leg kick which misses Costel's front leg but catches the back leg as Costel tries to avoid it.
Greenebaum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greenebaum lands a jab to Costel's midsection.#T3#
Costel lands the left hand.
Greenebaum shoots in but Costel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greenebaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Costel is just out of range.
Costel wants to clinch up but Greenebaum keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Costel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costel wants a takedown.
Greenebaum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greenebaum backwards.
Costel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greenebaum backwards. #TD2#
Costel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greenebaum regains guard.
Costel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenebaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Costel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greenebaum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greenebaum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greenebaum! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenebaum cracks Costel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Greenebaum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Costel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Greenebaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costel is trying to stand back up but Greenebaum is controlling him
Costel won't allow Greenebaum to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neculai Costel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Costel shoots in for a takedown but Greenebaum shows good takedown defense.
Neculai Costel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costel blocks a leg kick.
Costel tries for a takedown but Greenebaum circles away easily#TD#
and Greenebaum counters with a single leg into guard. Costel didn't expect that.
Costel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenebaum is controlling him.
Costel keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully.
Costel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Costel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Greenebaum manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel is trying to stand up here but Greenebaum is controlling him well. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lorne Greenebaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Costel drives through and clinches with Greenebaum against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Costel scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Costel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lorne Greenebaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.
Costel is looking to escape.
Costel is staying active underneath Greenebaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costel tries to kick Greenebaum off but Greenebaum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neculai Costel has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Costel checks a low kick from Greenebaum.
Costel tries to clinch but Greenebaum is having none of it. #CL2#
Costel has closed the distance and engaged Greenebaum in a clinch. #BC#
Greenebaum manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Costel takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costel has Greenebaum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greenebaum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Greenebaum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Costel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenebaum.#CL2#
Costel pushes Greenebaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Costel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costel is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Costel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Greenebaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Costel moves into the clinch.#T4#
Greenebaum is trying to break the clinch but Costel has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Costel - that landed with a thud.
Greenebaum is looking for a takedown.
Costel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costel holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Costel breaks the clinch.
Costel is looking to clinch.
Greenebaum is looking to wear down Costel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greenebaum tried to score with a low kick but Costel checks it.#CL2#
Greenebaum gets tackled into the cage by Costel. Costel maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costel misses with some punches.
Greenebaum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Costel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greenebaum prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Neculai Costel just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##TD#
Greenebaum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Costel throws Greenebaum to one side and escapes!
Greenebaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costel moves away.
Greenebaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Costel is just out of range.#CL2#
Costel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costel scores with a shot to the side of Greenebaum's head.
Greenebaum trying to stall but Costel improves his position.
Costel is working for takedown but Greenebaum is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Costel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costel doesn't manage to clinch there - Greenebaum circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costel or perhaps it was just good defense by Greenebaum, which made it look bad.
Costel tries to clinch #TD#
and Greenebaum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costel's guard.#T1#
Greenebaum stops Costel from standing up.
Costel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Greenebaum stands up over Costel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costel wants to stand up but Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costel wants to stand but Greenebaum is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some bone on bone action there as Costel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lorne Greenebaum is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenebaum swings widly with a right hand
enabling Costel to counter with a crisp jab.
Greenebaum throws a low kick, looking for Costel's leg but Costel calmly moves out of range.
Costel blocks a low kick nicely.
Costel darts in looking for a takedown but Greenebaum gets double underhooks and turns Costel into the cage.
Lorne Greenebaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.
Costel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenebaum misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Costel has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Costel as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Costel stops a takedown attempt from Greenebaum. #TD2#
Greenebaum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Costel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Greenebaum to the mat. Greenebaum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Costel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Costel with a nice head shot there.
Greenebaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenebaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greenebaum is looking to sweep but instead, Costel has passed into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum taking some punishment here, with Costel in his half guard.
Costel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Costel.
Costel stalling away here and it's allowed Greenebaum to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Greenebaum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neculai Costel dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL2#
Costel closes the distance and clinches.
Costel tries for a takedown but Greenebaum manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Greenebaum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Costel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greenebaum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costel can pounce on him.
Greenebaum misses the shot to the body.
Costel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Costel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greenebaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Greenebaum as Costel shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costel is trying to stall. #T1##BC2#
Costel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greenebaum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greenebaum tried to score with a low kick but Costel checks it.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costel. #CL2#
Costel has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Costel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greenebaum throws a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costel.
Lorne Greenebaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.
Costel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum takes a swing at Costel's ribcage but misses.
Lorne Greenebaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Costel moves into the clinch.
Costel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costel can't get the takedown. #BC#
Greenebaum breaks from the clinch.
Costel tries to clinch but Greenebaum is having none of it.
Greenebaum tries to counter with a takedown but Costel is quick to defend against it.
Greenebaum misses with a leg kick.
Greenebaum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costel defends it nicely.
Costel tries to clinch up but Greenebaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Costel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenebaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL2#
Costel has closed the distance and engaged Greenebaum in a clinch.
Costel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greenebaum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Costel has picked Greenebaum up - he's going for a ride! Costel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Greenebaum is pressing down on Costel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Costel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Greenebaum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costel defends well.#SUB#
Greenebaum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Costel uses it to pass to side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Costel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Greenebaum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Greenebaum tries to bench press Costel off him but Costel keeps the position.
Costel working the head and body with strikes.
Costel is putting a hurting on Greenebaum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neculai Costel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenebaum is looking for a sweep.
Greenebaum taking punishment in the form of punches.
Costel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neculai Costel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neculai Costel!
Neculai Costel is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Neculai Costel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 84
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Greenebaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooper sprawls and moves away.
Greenebaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
John Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Greenebaum avoids nicely.
Greenebaum swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Greenebaum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greenebaum swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Greenebaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Greenebaum slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Greenebaum misses the shot to the body.
Cooper swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooper throws a counter combo.
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Greenebaum counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenebaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cooper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cooper tries to escape but Greenebaum is in control. #T1#
An elbow from Greenebaum crashes against the mat.
Cooper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greenebaum is controlling him well.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Greenebaum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cooper tries to escape but Greenebaum is in control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Greenebaum there.#T2#
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Greenebaum's head.
Greenebaum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greenebaum.
An inside leg kick from Greenebaum misses.
Cooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greenebaum throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper misses with a straight right.
Greenebaum looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenebaum throws out the jab.
Greenebaum just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum throws a leg kick but Cooper checks it. #TD#
Greenebaum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greenebaum showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Greenebaum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Greenebaum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cooper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greenebaum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his featherweight title!
Lorne Greenebaum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Costel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greenebaum throws a leg kick but Costel moved away.
Greenebaum takes a swing at Costel's ribcage but misses.
Greenebaum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenebaum's waist but Greenebaum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costel off to one side.
Costel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Costel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greenebaum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greenebaum is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Costel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Costel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greenebaum defends it well.
Greenebaum's coaches at DiscoClub have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Greenebaum moves into full guard. #SUB#
Costel lying in Greenebaum's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Greenebaum decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Costel taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Lorne Greenebaum misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Neculai Costel had this to say: 'You win some, you lose some. I have to give it to Hess, he was sneakyer tonight.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 66
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Greenebaum tries to land a leg kick but Chula saw it coming and moves away.
Chula throws a body punch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chula but Chula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greenebaum sets himself, and Chula steps forward looking for the clinch! Greenebaum avoids it this time.
Greenebaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Chula there.
Greenebaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula pushes Greenebaum away with a front kick.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chula lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Greenebaum misses with a double jab.
Chula misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Chula let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greenebaum backs up against the cage.
Greenebaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Chula counters by clinching up.
Chula trying to control the position but instead, Greenebaum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chula into the cage.#BC#
Greenebaum breaks the clinch.
Taran Chula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenebaum swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Chula moves into the clinch.
Greenebaum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chula misses with some punches. #T2#
Chula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Greenebaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Greenebaum tries to pull guard but Chula holds him up against the cage and eventually Greenebaum drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Chula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chula slows down the pace here.
Chula's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greenebaum is trying to break the clinch but Chula is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greenebaum tries to break free but Chula pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Chula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
I was talking to Greenebaum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greenebaum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greenebaum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greenebaum jumps guard but Chula stands there with Greenebaum around his waist. Greenebaum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chula stalling against the cage.
Chula tries a body shot but Greenebaum blocks it. #TD#
Greenebaum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chula can't fight it off and eventually Greenebaum manages to take the fight to the floor. Chula looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Chula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenebaum looking to pass the guard.
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenebaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenebaum passes Chula's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greenebaum is nestled in close to Chula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greenebaum is trying to control. Chula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chula avoids the body shot from Greenebaum.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown but Chula sprawls well.
Chula throws a body punch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Chula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greenebaum rather than just go for the knockout.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Lorne Greenebaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula throws a push kick but Greenebaum slaps the foot to one side.
Greenebaum missing with a left hand there. Chula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula takes a swing at Greenebaum's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greenebaum.
Chula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Greenebaum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greenebaum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chula misses the jab.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenebaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Chula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Greenebaum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chula connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenebaum scrambles back to his feet.
Chula throws a looping overhand right but Greenebaum ducks down to avoid it.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Chula avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Chula lands a nice hook to Greenebaum's body. Greenebaum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chula lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Greenebaum gets a takedown into half guard.
Chula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
Greenebaum trying to control the pace.
Chula wants to improve his position but Greenebaum is controlling well. #T3#
Chula trying to control from the bottom.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greenebaum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greenebaum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Greenebaum wants to pass the guard but Chula is defending well.
Chula is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Chula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chula is staying active underneath Greenebaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greenebaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greenebaum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chula is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenebaum.
It seemed like Chula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chula lands a leg kick that knocks Greenebaum off balance momentarily.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chula as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Greenebaum shoots in and gets a takedown into Chula's guard.
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Chula has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum works over Chula with some ground and pound from guard.
Greenebaum lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenebaum advances position into side control!
Chula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greenebaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chula keeps working.
Chula holds on to Greenebaum's head and controls the position momentarily.
Greenebaum throws a strike aimed at the side of Chula's head but Chula avoids it well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Greenebaum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
Chula dodges the ground and pound from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chula!
Chula is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Chula blocking the ground and pound.
Chula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenebaum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greenebaum landing strikes from the mount and Chula is in trouble!
Greenebaum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - Chula looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Greenebaum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chula is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chula and Greenebaum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenebaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Greenebaum is looking to take a break and control but Chula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenebaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chula!
Greenebaum looking to finish with strikes here!
Greenebaum tries to control but Chula wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Greenebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chula counters with a left to the body.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Chula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greenebaum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum is working Chula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Greenebaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chula working a defensive guard here.
Greenebaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chula works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Greenebaum drops back looking for a leg! Chula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chula manages to kick Greenebaum off! Greenebaum jumps back into Chula's guard.
Greenebaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Chula keeping full guard, as Greenebaum tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum is fighting to break Chula's control of his arms but Chula is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chula leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula lands a nice looking body shot.
Chula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greenebaum takes one to the chin there.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Greenebaum. Those never looked like landing.
Chula is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Greenebaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
Greenebaum misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Chula's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenebaum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chula throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenebaum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chula's head.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Chula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chula keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chula stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenebaum. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Chula catches Greenebaum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Greenebaum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chula tries to avoid it but Greenebaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chula to the ground. Chula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Greenebaum swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Greenebaum misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chula misses.
Chula cracks a nice hook into Greenebaum's ribs.
Chula connects with a crisp jab.
Chula swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a body punch
and Chula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greenebaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chula moves away.
Chula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Greenebaum with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Chula swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
A jab from Chula does it's job there.#T1#
Greenebaum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chula wants to counter the offense by Greenebaum and move into the clinch position.
Greenebaum has his takedown stuffed
and Chula counters with a left and a right that stings Greenebaum. #CUT2#
It looks like Lorne Greenebaum has been cut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greenebaum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenebaum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Chula misses the target.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenebaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Chula.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chula throws a shot to the body.
Taran Chula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Greenebaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chula lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chula is fending him off so far but Greenebaum persists. Nope, Chula circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenebaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chula pinned against the cage. Chula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Greenebaum feints and as Chula raises his hands in defense, Greenebaum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Greenebaum slips nicely into half guard.
Chula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenebaum is working away from the top position though.
Chula is looking for a sweep. Greenebaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greenebaum is nestled in close to Chula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chula is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Greenebaum. #T4#
Greenebaum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenebaum is trying to control the action in half guard but Chula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenebaum.
Chula is looking for a sweep. Greenebaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greenebaum throws a strike but Chula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenebaum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 57
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Conner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenebaum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greenebaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Greenebaum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Conner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greenebaum is in Conner's guard.
Conner wants to stand up but Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greenebaum is pushing down on Conner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conner is fighting to maintain full guard but Greenebaum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greenebaum wants to free his trapped foot but Conner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greenebaum scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Greenebaum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conner sees it coming and defends easily.
Greenebaum is looking to advance position but Conner won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Greenebaum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greenebaum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conner wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greenebaum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greenebaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conner has his hands clasped together around Greenebaum's back. He's all about the action.
Greenebaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conner wants to control but Greenebaum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greenebaum lands strikes from half guard.
Conner is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.#T3#
Conner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum stops Conner from getting back to his feet.
Conner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greenebaum.
Conner tries to roll over but Greenebaum keeps him under control.
Greenebaum works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner is looking to regain half guard here but Greenebaum keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conner keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greenebaum landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greenebaum works to advance to full mount. Conner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Greenebaum controlling the position easily from mount.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conner is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conner working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Conner lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Greenebaum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conner bucks up and tries to throw Greenebaum off but instead Greenebaum has got his back!
Greenebaum lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Greenebaum is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Greenebaum working for a choke but Conner is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Greenebaum misses with a punch to the head.
Greenebaum struggling to land strikes to the head as Conner covers up. #SUB#
Greenebaum working for the choke.
Conner wants to get back to his feet.
Conner avoids the strikes from Greenebaum. #SUB#
Conner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Greenebaum is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Conner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Conner is covering up but some of the strikes from Greenebaum are getting through and doing damage.
Conner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Conner trying to get back to his feet but Greenebaum is in full control for now.
Conner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Conner trying to control the hands but Greenebaum won't let him. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Greenebaum manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Greenebaum struggling to land strikes to the head as Conner covers up.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Conner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Conner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Greenebaum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Greenebaum doesn't have the hooks in and Conner manages to turn into his guard.
Greenebaum has a closed guard, preventing Conner from standing up. #T4#
Greenebaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Greenebaum trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum tries to free his leg and advance position but Conner is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Greenebaum throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Conner cracks Greenebaum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Conner misses.
Conner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conner can do to turn this around?
Greenebaum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Conner connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum misses with a few strikes there.
Greenebaum ducks right into an uppercut from Conner.
Conner throws a push kick but Greenebaum slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Greenebaum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenebaum misses with a low kick.
Greenebaum swings widly with a right hand
and Conner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conner throws a hook but Greenebaum blocks it.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conner sprawls and moves away.
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum darts in looking for a takedown but Conner gets double underhooks and turns Greenebaum into the cage.
Greenebaum just misses with a punch to the body.
Conner throws a combination. Greenebaum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conner tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Conner avoids it well and moves away.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Greenebaum's head but Greenebaum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conner leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Greenebaum.
Lorne Greenebaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conner misses with a series of wild punches.
Greenebaum feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum misses with a leg kick
and Conner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenebaum throws a right hand that misses
and Conner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greenebaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conner pinned against the cage. Conner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conner throws a sloppy head kick and Greenebaum moves out of range easily.
Damien Conner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Greenebaum throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3##TD#
Greenebaum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conner was covering up waiting for the punch and Greenebaum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greenebaum cracks Conner with a solid left hand.
Conner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greenebaum stands and throws Conner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenebaum lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greenebaum is looking to take a break and control but Conner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Greenebaum tries to advance to mount but Conner denies him.
Conner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greenebaum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lorne Greenebaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenebaum scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Greenebaum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Conner really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
That kick from Conner tenderised Greenebaum's leg. Greenebaum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greenebaum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greenebaum misses with a two punch combination.
Conner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenebaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conner wants to clinch up but Greenebaum keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conner.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Conner looks to land a left hand but Greenebaum moved out of range nicely.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greenebaum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greenebaum throws a combination that misses
letting Conner counter with a right hand.
Conner misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Conner misses.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Conner avoids it well and moves away.
Damien Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Conner misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Greenebaum does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Greenebaum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conner was covering up waiting for the punch and Greenebaum finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Conner working for a triangle but Greenebaum defends it easily. #T2#
Conner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greenebaum controls the pace.
Greenebaum tries to free his leg and advance position but Conner is retaining full guard.
Greenebaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenebaum passes Conner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner is trying to stand up here but Greenebaum is controlling him well. #T3#
Greenebaum works his way into side control.
Greenebaum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conner down.
Greenebaum lands a decent elbow from side control.
Conner struggling a bit here.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conner down.
Conner is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Conner tries to escape but Greenebaum is in control.
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Greenebaum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Conner is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Greenebaum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greenebaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conner throws a jab when Greenebaum was well out of range.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Conner takes the fight into the clinch.
Conner tries to work over Greenebaum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenebaum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenebaum's elbow.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Conner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Conner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conner tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range. #T1#
Greenebaum has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Conner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner dodges the punch combination from Greenebaum.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Greenebaum pushes him off.
Jab by Greenebaum.
Nice sprawl there from Conner as Greenebaum shoots in.
Conner tries to clinch up#TD#
and Greenebaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greenebaum stays in close to Conner's body and controls the position.
Greenebaum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damien Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Greenebaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Greenebaum trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Conner keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully.
Conner being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Conner takes a swing at Greenebaum's ribcage but misses.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown but Conner sprawls well.
Conner throws a counter combo.
Conner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenebaum.
Despite the aggression on Conner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Conner tries to clinch up but Greenebaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenebaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Conner tries to sprawl out of it but Greenebaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conner works Greenebaum's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Conner tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a wild body shot.
Greenebaum misses with a two punch combination.
Conner misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conner sprawls well. Conner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenebaum manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conner tries to clinch up but Greenebaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conner sprawls and moves away.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Greenebaum pushes him off.
Conner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenebaum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Greenebaum misses with a double jab
and I Can counters with a series of strikes. Greenebaum will be more careful next time no doubt.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenebaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
I Can scores with a punch to the head.
Greenebaum slips a straight right by I Can.
I Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greenebaum under the eye.
I Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Greenebaum counters with a slapping leg kick.
I Can throws a hook but Greenebaum avoids it easily.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but I Can sprawls and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from I Can enables Greenebaum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. I Can manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenebaum content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Greenebaum got a little sloppy there for a moment and I Can has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greenebaum has managed to get both his arms back between I Can's legs - danger averted.
I Can controls Greenebaum momentarily but Greenebaum frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
I Can is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
I Can trying to keep a closed guard but Greenebaum is proving a slippery customer.
Greenebaum landing some decent shots from guard.
Greenebaum throwing strikes from guard but I Can blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
I Can looking for a guillotine here but Greenebaum defends easily. #SUB2#
I Can is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greenebaum defends well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greenebaum tries to free his leg and advance position but I Can is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Greenebaum has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Greenebaum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
I Can looking for a sweep. Not yet I Can, not yet.
Greenebaum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greenebaum connects with a couple of short punches.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenebaum stopping the sweep attempt from I Can.
I Can is trying to keep Greenebaum in close. #T3#
I Can wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Greenebaum is now in half guard.
I Can is trying to get back to full guard.
I Can trying to hold on to Greenebaum's head to control him but Greenebaum postures up.
I Can is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Greenebaum moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from I Can.
I Can is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greenebaum off and has taken his back!#T4#
Greenebaum looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Greenebaum breaks I Can's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Greenebaum passes I Can's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
I Can slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greenebaum distracts I Can with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
I Can wants to sweep here but Greenebaum controlling him for the moment.
I Can wants to improve his position but instead Greenebaum has moved into half guard.
Greenebaum passes into side control, despite I Can's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Greenebaum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
I Can misses with a series of wild punches.
I Can connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by I Can. #CL2#
I Can clinches up with Greenebaum and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by I Can. #BC#
Greenebaum manages to break the clinch.
Greenebaum lands with a shot to the body.
I Can throws a hook but Greenebaum blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can walks into a left hand.
Greenebaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from I Can.
A big left from I Can misses.
Greenebaum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can digs a good body shot into Greenebaum's ribs.#T1#
I Can tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range. #CL#
Greenebaum instigates a clinch.
Greenebaum is trying to break free.
Greenebaum taking a breather.
Greenebaum is trying to break free.#BC#
Greenebaum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenebaum slips a jab from I Can.
I Can looks to land a left hand but Greenebaum moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Greenebaum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching I Can on his heels. He'll look to pass I Can's guard now, I'm sure.
Greenebaum works over I Can with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can seems keen to control Greenebaum's posture.#T2##SUB2#
I Can throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Greenebaum escapes and throws I Can's legs to the side, diving into side control!
I Can manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greenebaum's best efforts.
Greenebaum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but I Can does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
I Can gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
I Can escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greenebaum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
I Can looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greenebaum passes into half guard. #T3#
I Can keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Greenebaum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
I Can is in trouble now - Greenebaum has advanced to mount!
Greenebaum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
I Can is squirming around, avoiding Greenebaum's attempts to control the action.
I Can gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
I Can looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greenebaum lands a nice short elbow.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greenebaum drops an elbow to the side of I Can's head.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I Can is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Greenebaum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so I Can is just riding it out for now. Greenebaum eventually gives up the hold.
Greenebaum trying to control from half guard but I Can is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Greenebaum fails with a takedown attempt.
Because I Can seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Greenebaum clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Greenebaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
I Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenebaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
I Can walks into a left hand.
I Can might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum misses with a wild body shot.
I Can fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by I Can there.#T1##TD#
Greenebaum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
I Can tries to improve position but can't.
I Can is trying to work for a sweep but Greenebaum has mounted him!
I Can tries to hold on but Greenebaum postures up.
Greenebaum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greenebaum wants to control the pace but I Can is squirming around nicely.
I Can is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - I Can looks very uncomfortable down there.
I Can is squirming around, avoiding Greenebaum's attempts to control the action.
Greenebaum with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - I Can looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greenebaum scoring with strikes but I Can is staying in there. #ROC#
I Can is rocked!
I Can takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Greenebaum's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Lorne Greenebaum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Because I Can stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 41
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Greenebaum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chocula's calf.
Greenebaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Chocula is just out of range.
Chocula connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Chocula misses.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Chocula avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greenebaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greenebaum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chocula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chocula is looking to clinch but Greenebaum is avoiding it.
Chocula throws a lazy right hand but Greenebaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chocula throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenebaum counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocula missing with a left hand there. Greenebaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chocula scores with a nice strike.
Chocula misses with an uppercut. Greenebaum saw that one coming.
Greenebaum lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Chocula does it's job there.
Chocula's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chocula's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Chocula does it's job there.
Greenebaum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greenebaum misses with a few strikes there.
Count Chocula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Greenebaum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Chocula misses.
Greenebaum connects with a leg kick. Chocula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Greenebaum ducks under a wild hook from Chocula.
Chocula misses with a hook. Greenebaum ducked under it nicely.
Greenebaum shoots for a takedown but Chocula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Greenebaum dives in and scores a takedown into Chocula's guard.
Greenebaum stands up over Chocula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Greenebaum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chocula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Greenebaum lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chocula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenebaum wants to control from the top but Chocula keeps moving.
Greenebaum chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenebaum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Greenebaum advances position into side control!
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenebaum throws a strike aimed at the side of Chocula's head but Chocula avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenebaum lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Greenebaum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greenebaum looks up at the clock and then as Chocula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greenebaum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chocula stops Greenebaum from passing to mount.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greenebaum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chocula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Greenebaum working the ground and pound from side control.
Greenebaum working the head and body with strikes.
Greenebaum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chocula tries to escape but Greenebaum is in control.
Chocula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Greenebaum drags him back down.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Chocula is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum looks up at the clock and then as Chocula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greenebaum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Greenebaum drags him back down.
Greenebaum works to advance to full mount. Chocula defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Greenebaum dominating with strikes here.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocula is bucking up trying to escape but Greenebaum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenebaum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chocula blocking the ground and pound.
Chocula is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Greenebaum landing strikes from the mount and Chocula is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chocula throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum tries to counter with a takedown but Chocula is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Chocula misses.
Chocula misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Greenebaum scores with a takedown into Chocula's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenebaum stops Chocula from standing up.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chocula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chocula wants to stand up but Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum wants to control from the top but Chocula keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greenebaum trying to control but Chocula is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Greenebaum wants to control from the top but Chocula keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chocula misses with a hook.
A jab from Chocula misses.
Chocula loads up on a big right hand but Greenebaum slips the punch.
Chocula checks a low kick from Greenebaum.
Chocula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chocula scores with a jab to the head.
Greenebaum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Greenebaum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chocula.
Chocula misses with a looping left.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chocula sprawls and moves away.
Chocula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Greenebaum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenebaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenebaum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chocula throws a lazy right hand but Greenebaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Count Chocula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greenebaum, right into the meat.
Chocula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greenebaum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Greenebaum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chocula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chocula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Greenebaum drives through with a takedown into Chocula's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Greenebaum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Greenebaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chocula can do to turn this around?
Chocula is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Greenebaum dives into side control.
Chocula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Greenebaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chocula keeps working.
Greenebaum misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chocula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Greenebaum prevents Chocula from escaping the position.
Lorne Greenebaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenebaum is chipping away with strikes.
Greenebaum working the head with strikes.
Chocula taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Greenebaum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chocula, who protects the arm well.
Chocula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chocula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position. #T4#
Greenebaum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greenebaum works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Greenebaum drags him back down.#SUB#
Greenebaum is trying to get an arm triangle but Chocula is defending well.
Chocula is looking to get back to his feet here but Greenebaum is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chocula's back.
Chocula trying to get back to his feet but Greenebaum is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Greenebaum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenebaum is defended easily by Chocula.
Greenebaum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greenebaum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chocula cracks Greenebaum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greenebaum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chocula.
Greenebaum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Greenebaum.
The fighters circling - Chocula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chocula sprawls and moves away.
Chocula misses with a looping left.
Greenebaum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greenebaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Chocula is just out of range.#TD#
Chocula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greenebaum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocula wants to stand up but Greenebaum is controlling him. #T1#
Greenebaum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chocula stops Greenebaum from passing to mount.
Greenebaum working the ground and pound.
Chocula bucks up and tries to throw Greenebaum off but instead Greenebaum has got his back!
Greenebaum struggling to keep hold of the position.
Greenebaum is landing with strikes. Chocula can't take much more of this.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet but Greenebaum has full control of the position and if anything, Chocula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Greenebaum gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Greenebaum scores with punches from the back.
Lorne Greenebaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Greenebaum is looking to control Chocula but Chocula is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chocula is trying to stand back up.
Greenebaum struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Greenebaum is looking for the choke from the back position but Chocula is controlling his hands well.
Greenebaum trying to control momentarily.
Greenebaum slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet but Greenebaum has full control of the position and if anything, Chocula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Greenebaum working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Chocula wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Greenebaum misses with punches from the back.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Greenebaum looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Greenebaum missing with strikes.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Greenebaum controlling the position well here. Chocula rolled but Greenebaum kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Count Chocula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Greenebaum scores with punches and elbows.
Greenebaum looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Greenebaum is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Greenebaum wants to control but Chocula is keeping busy.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Chocula preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Greenebaum.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Greenebaum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greenebaum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 34
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Greenebaum throws an overhand right that lands on I Can's shoulder, as I Can tries to avoid the shot.
I Can throws a right and a left that Greenebaum avoids nicely.
Greenebaum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. I Can doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by I Can.
Greenebaum throws a chopping leg kick but I Can manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Greenebaum backs off I Can throws a huge counter combo but Greenebaum manages to avoid it all.
Greenebaum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Greenebaum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching I Can on his heels. He'll look to pass I Can's guard now, I'm sure.
Greenebaum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that I Can has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but I Can has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can controls Greenebaum momentarily but Greenebaum frees himself.
I Can has Greenebaum pulled in close to control his posture.
I Can looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
I Can is looking for a triangle here but Greenebaum uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
I Can is trying to improve his position.
Greenebaum working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greenebaum is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows.
I Can tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greenebaum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Greenebaum has control of an arm but I Can manages to advance to Greenebaum's back!
I Can is hanging on to Greenebaum's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Greenebaum fending off the submission attempt from I Can. #SUB2#
I Can has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Greenebaum is in real trouble here. I Can gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Greenebaum is tapping out! I Can wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Because I Can!
Because I Can is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Because I Can misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1#
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenebaum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Greenebaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenebaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Nicodemo avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum moves away from the strike by Nicodemo.
Greenebaum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicodemo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicodemo clobbers Greenebaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicodemo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicodemo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenebaum on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum fails with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicodemo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicodemo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenebaum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Nicodemo connects with a looping right hand.
Greenebaum staying out of range there.
Greenebaum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greenebaum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Greenebaum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicodemo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greenebaum working the ground and pound.
Greenebaum tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenebaum moves into full mount!
Nicodemo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greenebaum. #T2#
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - Nicodemo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nicodemo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum trying to control but Nicodemo is having none of it.
Nicodemo is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Greenebaum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nicodemo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Greenebaum breaks from Nicodemo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greenebaum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Greenebaum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BOOM! Greenebaum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nicodemo tries to reverse the position but Greenebaum maintains control.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SUB#
Nicodemo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Greenebaum.
Nicodemo tries to hold on but Greenebaum postures up.
Greenebaum controlling from the full mount.
Greenebaum looking to ground and pound but Nicodemo is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Greenebaum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Greenebaum looking to finish with strikes here!
Nicodemo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nicodemo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicodemo keeps working.
Greenebaum throws a strike aimed at the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo avoids it well.
Lorne Greenebaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Nicodemo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo tries to control but Greenebaum manages to take his back.
Nicodemo prevents Greenebaum from getting a body triangle.#T1#
Nicodemo is in bad spot here.
Good control from Greenebaum.
Nicodemo trying to control the hands but Greenebaum breaks the grip.
Nicodemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nicodemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Greenebaum sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greenebaum throwing shots but Nicodemo is blocking nicely.
Greenebaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Nicodemo is defending against the submission attempts here by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greenebaum stalling.
Nicodemo is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Ground and pound from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicodemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicodemo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum is keen to just control but Nicodemo is a slippery customer.
Greenebaum works his way into full mount!
Nicodemo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Greenebaum with the ground and pound from mount.
Nicodemo is squirming around, avoiding Greenebaum's attempts to control the action.
Greenebaum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nicodemo because Greenebaum loaded up on that one.
Greenebaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicodemo can do to turn this around?
Greenebaum landing strikes from the mount.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Greenebaum lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicodemo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenebaum working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Nicodemo is rocked!
Greenebaum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nicodemo looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nicodemo leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greenebaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicodemo moves away.
Nicodemo clobbers Greenebaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greenebaum tries to move into range but Nicodemo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greenebaum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicodemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greenebaum at a distance.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Nicodemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Greenebaum off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Greenebaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greenebaum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Greenebaum has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Greenebaum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Greenebaum looking to secure an arm triangle but Nicodemo defends it well.
Greenebaum looking to control but Nicodemo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greenebaum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Greenebaum wants to control the pace but Nicodemo is squirming around nicely.
Greenebaum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nicodemo wants to control but Greenebaum is having none of it.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nicodemo is looking to escape.
Greenebaum landing punches.
Nicodemo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Greenebaum goes for an armbar but Nicodemo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo won't allow Greenebaum to sweep him here.
Nicodemo looking to sit in guard and control but Greenebaum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Greenebaum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nicodemo is trying to control the position but Greenebaum postures up. #T4#
Greenebaum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greenebaum trying to control but Nicodemo is working from the bottom.
Nicodemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greenebaum controls the pace.
Greenebaum trying to control but Nicodemo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicodemo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Greenebaum clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Nicodemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenebaum staying out of range there.
Greenebaum feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Greenebaum fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicodemo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo lands a jab to Greenebaum's midsection.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greenebaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum throws a leg kick but Nicodemo moved away.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo checks a low kick from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicodemo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Greenebaum closes the distance and clinches up with Nicodemo, looking for a takedown. Greenebaum pushes Nicodemo against the cage but Nicodemo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicodemo lands a right hook to the body.
Nicodemo thuds a left hand into Greenebaum's body.
A low kick from Nicodemo is predictable there #TD#
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nicodemo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenebaum looking to sit in guard and control but Nicodemo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Greenebaum working a defensive guard here.
Greenebaum is really struggling to control Nicodemo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greenebaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicodemo's guard. #REVR##T2#
Greenebaum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Greenebaum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greenebaum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nicodemo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Greenebaum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greenebaum is thwarting Nicodemo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but Nicodemo defending well.
Greenebaum trying to control from half guard but Nicodemo is working away.
Greenebaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greenebaum lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Greenebaum seems to be working for a kimura but Nicodemo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenebaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicodemo defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Greenebaum is trying for a kimura here. Nicodemo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Greenebaum wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Lorne Greenebaum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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