Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Shore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shore misses with a hook to the body
and Weber counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Weber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shore to the mat! Shore manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shore can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Weber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shore! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber struggling a bit here.
Shore is looking to take a break and control but Weber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Shore working the strikes but Weber uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Shore is looking for a kimura but Weber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shore to get the leverage.
Shore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weber defending well though.
Weber wants to control but Shore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shore seems to be looking for submissions.
Weber is trying to control but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Weber!
Shore trying to control but Weber is having none of it.
Shore can't control as he wanted to and Weber manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Shore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Shore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weber defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shore is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Shore wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Shore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weber is keeping the position for now.
Shore keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shore is sitting in close to Weber's body. Weber has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shore is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shore is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Weber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leon Weber!
Post fight, Leon Weber took to the microphone: 'He's a tough contender but he just can't stop my BJJ. Sorry man, you won't get a 3rd chance.'.

Event: DFC 29: Turner Vs Johns
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weber.
Duncan tries to counter with a clinch but Weber shakes him off and moves away.
Duncan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duncan looks to land a combination but Weber avoids it well.
Weber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Duncan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Duncan cracks Weber with a big right hand but Weber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weber struggling a bit here.
Duncan scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Weber is not content to let Duncan control the position. #SUB2#
Duncan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duncan is trying to ground and pound but Weber uses the momentary lack of control by Duncan to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Duncan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Duncan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duncan working over Weber with some ground and pound. Weber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duncan prevents Weber from improving his position.
Duncan winds up and cracks Weber with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Weber actively working from the bottom here.
Weber trying to hold on to Duncan's head to control him but Duncan postures up.
Ground and pound from Duncan.
Weber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Weber taking some punishment here, with Duncan in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Duncan lands with a punch from half guard.
Weber manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Weber has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Duncan doesn't defend quickly enough and Weber has managed to lock this one up! Can Duncan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Weber on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leon Weber!
In his post fight interview, Leon Weber gave a big smile as he said 'He's a tough contender but he just can't stop my BJJ. Sorry man, you won't get a 3rd chance.'.
Siggy Duncan spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew this was going to be a tough fight. But you gotta fight the best, to be the best. I'll be back. '.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 52
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Weber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weber misses with a body shot.
Flanagan connects with a crisp jab.
Flanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Weber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weber throws a head kick but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weber was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Weber moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weber has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weber feints the counter takedown.
Flanagan misses with a few strikes there.
Flanagan misses with a wild combination.
Weber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Weber blocks a jab.
Weber unleashes a big counter combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber moves out of range as Flanagan strikes.
As Flanagan backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Flanagan manages to avoid it all.
Weber fails with the takedown.
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Flanagan backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Flanagan manages to avoid it all.
Flanagan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flanagan misses with a hook.
Weber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Weber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flanagan to the ground. Weber is now in Flanagan's guard.
Weber wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Weber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flanagan keeping moving, preventing Weber from controlling successfully.
Weber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Flanagan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weber is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanagan has wrist control.#T3#
Weber pushes down on Flanagan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weber content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Weber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flanagan is not content to let Weber control the position.
Weber stops Flanagan from getting back to his feet.
Flanagan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flanagan tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Weber wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Weber is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flanagan sees it coming and defends easily.
Weber controlling the pace.
Flanagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weber.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber trying to control the action but Flanagan is working from the bottom.
Flanagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weber on the ground.
Weber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Weber will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flanagan misses with a low kick.
Leon Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weber.
Weber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Flanagan misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walter Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanagan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Weber moves out of range.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weber counters with a one-two to the body.
Weber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flanagan.#T1#
Weber blocks a head kick by Flanagan.
Weber feints the counter takedown.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flanagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weber slips a jab and a cross from Flanagan.
Weber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weber shoots for a double leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls well. He's pushed Weber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flanagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Weber is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Flanagan misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Weber.
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Weber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flanagan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flanagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weber.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Weber slips the punch.
Weber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flanagan defends it well.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Walter Flanagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flanagan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Weber's shoulder, as Weber tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanagan misses with a hook.
Weber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weber shoots in looking for a takedown. Flanagan tries to sprawl out of it but Weber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flanagan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Weber.#T3#
Weber lands with a nice combination. Flanagan backs away looking to recover.
Flanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Weber with the counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flanagan lands with a nice combination. Weber backs away looking to recover.
Flanagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Weber counters with a straight right hand.
Weber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Flanagan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanagan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Weber counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan dodges the ground and pound from Weber.
Weber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Weber tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Weber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanagan 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Walter Flanagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flanagan lands with a straight right. Weber didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Flanagan.
Flanagan clobbers Weber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Weber goes for a double leg but Flanagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flanagan continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan lands a jab-cross combination.
Weber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flanagan backs up against the cage.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
A nice side step and Weber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flanagan rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Weber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flanagan misses with a looping left.
Flanagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flanagan takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weber misses with a straight right.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Weber misses with a double jab.
Flanagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Weber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Flanagan counter with a right hand.
Jab from Flanagan.
Flanagan lands a head shot.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Weber ducked under it nicely.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Weber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weber ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flanagan swings for the body but Weber moves out of range.
Weber unleashes a big counter combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weber ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.#T3#
Weber avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Weber with the counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it easily.
Weber staying out of range there.
Flanagan misses with the combination.
Flanagan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flanagan.
Flanagan takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flanagan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Weber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Weber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Flanagan is not content to let Weber control the position.#SUB2#
Weber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flanagan's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weber in particular looking to stall.
Weber is trying to control the action in half guard but Flanagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Weber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weber.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flanagan 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Walter Flanagan!
Walter Flanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leon Weber spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew this day would come. Concrats to Flanagan. He's a really tough opponent and a deserved champion now. I will lean from this loss and come back stronger!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Von Richthoffen lands a glancing blow to the side of Weber's head.
Weber tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Richthoffen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Weber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Richthoffen is fending him off so far but Weber persists. Nope, Von Richthoffen circles away and we're back to standing.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Von Richthoffen on the inside.
Von Richthoffen lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Leon Weber has been cut.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Weber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Von Richthoffen. #T1#
Von Richthoffen lands a body shot.
Weber blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Weber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen pushes Weber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Richthoffen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Richthoffen throws a nice looking combination but Weber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Richthoffen lands an overhand right.
Weber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Weber slips a straight right by Von Richthoffen.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Von Richthoffen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Richthoffen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Weber avoids the punch easily.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Von Richthoffen throws a good cross that connects.
Von Richthoffen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Richthoffen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weber tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen circles away easily
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Weber throws a jab when Von Richthoffen was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Weber. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen clinches.
Weber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthoffen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weber up against the cage.
Weber tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen manages to get underhooks.
Weber stalling in the clinch but Von Richthoffen improves position. #T4#
Von Richthoffen tries a body shot but Weber blocks it.
Von Richthoffen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Richthoffen pushes Weber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen gets through Weber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Richthoffen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weber's head backwards.
Von Richthoffen throws out a loose jab but Weber uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Weber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Richthoffen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weber.
Weber moves out of range of the strikes.
Weber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weber on the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Richthoffen throws a series of punches but Weber moves out of range.
Nice cross by Von Richthoffen.#T1#
Von Richthoffen throws a shot from downtown. Weber moves away and avoids it.
Von Richthoffen lands with a right hand.
Von Richthoffen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Von Richthoffen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weber. Weber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body shot.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weber moves away from the strike by Von Richthoffen. #T2#
Von Richthoffen lunges at Weber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weber's hand.
Weber slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Von Richthoffen misses.
Von Richthoffen looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Weber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weber takes one to the chin there.
Von Richthoffen with a hook.
Von Richthoffen lands the left hand.#T3#
Von Richthoffen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Weber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Von Richthoffen's guard.#ES2#
Von Richthoffen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Weber presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Von Richthoffen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Richthoffen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weber.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Von Richthoffen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Richthoffen pushes Weber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weber controls his hands. #T4#
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand underneath Weber's ribcage. Weber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weber.
Von Richthoffen lands a hook that snaps the head of Weber backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Richthoffen stops a takedown attempt from Weber.
Von Richthoffen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head. #ROC2#
Weber is rocked!
Von Richthoffen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Weber! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Richthoffen is unloading with more strikes now! Weber drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen! Manfred Von Richthoffen retains his bantamweight title!
Manfred Von Richthoffen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Leon Weber had this to say: 'I knew this day would come. Concrats to Flanagan. He's a really tough opponent and a deserved champion now. I will lean from this loss and come back stronger!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 45
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Flanagan misses with the combination.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Weber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Weber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.
Flanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber misses with a double jab.
Flanagan scores with a decent looking hook.
Flanagan lands a jab to the head.
Flanagan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Flanagan lands with a right hand.
Weber throws a sloppy head kick and Flanagan moves out of range easily.
Flanagan throws a combination that misses
and Weber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Flanagan - just one landing.
Flanagan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Weber shoots in and drives through. Flanagan sprawls well.
Flanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weber avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Weber throwing a counter right hand but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Weber moves out of range as Flanagan strikes.
Flanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weber dives in and grabs Flanagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flanagan pushes down on Weber's head and hops out.
Flanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Weber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walter Flanagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Flanagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flanagan sprawls and moves away.
Weber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flanagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Weber's head.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanagan throws a lazy right hand but Weber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flanagan lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Weber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weber lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flanagan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weber controlling the action here. #T3##SUB#
Weber wants to work for an arm triangle but Flanagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Weber 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.
Flanagan wants to control but Weber is keeping busy.
Flanagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flanagan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Flanagan is defending against the submission attempts here by Weber. #SUB#
Weber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan 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#
A big left from Flanagan misses.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Weber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flanagan swings for the body but Weber moves out of range.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan misses with a straight right.
Weber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flanagan lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Weber is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Flanagan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flanagan scores with the left hand. Weber knows he should have avoided that one.
Weber avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
Flanagan misses with a right hand
and Weber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Weber slips the punch.
Flanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flanagan.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Flanagan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan throws the left hand but Weber avoids the punch easily.
Weber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Weber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flanagan.
Weber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flanagan moves away.
Flanagan misses with a body punch
and Weber counters with a three punch combo that has Flanagan backing up. Flanagan nods at Weber to acknowledge the strikes.
Weber throws a head kick that misses.
Flanagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weber feinted with a counter takedown.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weber moves away.#T3#
Flanagan misses with a hook.
Flanagan scores with a nice head shot.
Weber looks to land a combination but Flanagan avoids it well.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Flanagan throws a big shot that misses.
Weber feinted with a counter takedown.
Weber slips under a jab from Flanagan.
Flanagan scores with a jab to the body.
Weber misses with a straight right.
Flanagan misses with a body kick. #T4#
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
Weber ducks right into an uppercut from Flanagan.
Weber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flanagan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weber slips a jab from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flanagan takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flanagan.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Weber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Flanagan throws a hook to the side of Weber's head but Weber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flanagan with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weber tries to counter with a takedown but Flanagan is quick to defend against it.
Weber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weber slips a jab and a cross from Flanagan.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Flanagan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weber.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flanagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanagan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flanagan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weber shoots for a double leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls well. He's pushed Weber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flanagan scores with a nice strike.
Weber shoots in looking for a takedown but Flanagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Weber dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
Weber moves out of range of the strikes.
Weber feinted with a counter takedown.
Weber dives in and grabs Flanagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flanagan pushes down on Weber's head and hops out.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Weber ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weber was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
A little feinted left hand from Weber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flanagan throws a hook but Weber avoids it easily.
Weber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weber tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanagan throws a big counter head kick but Weber avoids it with no problem.
Flanagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Flanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Flanagan lands a nice hook to Weber's body. Weber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flanagan throws the left hand but Weber avoids the punch easily.
Weber throws a counter high kick but Flanagan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Weber moves out of range of the body kick.
Flanagan misses with a right hand
and Weber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan throws a right hand that Weber ducks under and follows up with a left that Weber also avoids with ease.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Flanagan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weber. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weber looks to throw the jab but Flanagan is out of range. #T4#
Weber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weber misses with a looping left.
Weber throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weber moves away.
Good exchange - Flanagan coming out on top.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flanagan throws a head kick but Weber moves out of range.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flanagan sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber moves away from the strike by Flanagan.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Weber staying out of range there.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Weber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weber.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weber moves away.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flanagan sprawls and moves away.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Weber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weber moves away.
Flanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weber.
It looked like Weber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flanagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Flanagan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Flanagan throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Weber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flanagan! #SUB#
Weber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Weber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weber controlling the position.
Weber misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Weber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Weber tries for a kimura but Flanagan is defending well.
Weber throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Weber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Weber is trying to get an arm triangle but Flanagan is defending well.
Flanagan dodges the ground and pound from Weber.#T3##SUB#
Weber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flanagan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Weber staying calm.
Flanagan regains half guard, as Weber was trying to land strikes.
Weber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flanagan keeps working. #SUB#
Weber is working for a kimura but Flanagan is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weber is taking a breather. Flanagan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Weber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flanagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weber is looking to take a break and control but Flanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flanagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weber is keen to just control but Flanagan is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber had his way with Walter Flanagan in that round.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Flanagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flanagan misses with a right hand
and Weber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flanagan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weber walks into a straight right hand from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Weber walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flanagan. #T1#
Flanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weber moves out of range of the strikes.
Weber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanagan.
Flanagan missing with a left hand there. Weber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weber feinted with a counter takedown.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Weber tries to counter with a takedown but Flanagan is quick to defend against it.
Weber dodges the punch combination from Flanagan. #T2#
Weber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flanagan motions for Weber to come forward. Flanagan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Weber slips the punch.
Weber lands a head shot.
Weber shoots in and drives through. Flanagan sprawls well.
Weber staying out of range there.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan throws the left hand but Weber avoids the punch easily.
Flanagan scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Flanagan throws out a loose jab but Weber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Flanagan scores with a four punch combination!
Weber avoids the body shot from Flanagan. #TD#
Flanagan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walter Flanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weber stands and throws Flanagan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weber is looking to take a break and control but Flanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Weber staying calm.
Weber trying to control the action but Flanagan is working from the bottom.
Flanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leon Weber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Weber.#SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flanagan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
Walter Flanagan is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Walter Flanagan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Leon Weber stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew this day would come. Concrats to Flanagan. He's a really tough opponent and a deserved champion now. I will lean from this loss and come back stronger!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 43
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Astalo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Weber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Weber wants to pass the guard but Astalo is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a leg! Astalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Astalo manages to kick Weber off! Weber jumps back into Astalo's guard.
Weber stopping the sweep attempt from Astalo.#SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Weber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weber stands and throws Astalo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Astalo is looking to regain half guard here but Weber keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Weber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Astalo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Weber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Astalo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Weber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Astalo tries to improve position but can't.
Astalo wants to control but Weber postures up.
Astalo tries to buck Weber off but Weber is having none of it.#SUB#
Weber tries for a kimura but Astalo is defending well. #SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Astalo struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Weber has hold of Astalo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Astalo seems comfortable defending it but Weber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Astalo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Astalo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Weber couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
Leon Weber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And still..!!! Seems like this division is running out of contenders.'.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate these fucking sub-spam-mother-fuckers..Will kick your theeth in motherfucker!!Gonna burn your house!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Weber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Weber misses.
A combination from Weber does no damage.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.
Flanagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flanagan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weber shoots for a double leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls well. He's pushed Weber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Weber. Weber gets slowly back to his feet.
Flanagan swings for the body but Weber moves out of range. #T1#
Flanagan throws a hook to the side of Weber's head but Weber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flanagan lands a jab to the head.
Flanagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weber.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weber counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Weber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Weber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flanagan.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weber fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Weber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan scores with a nice head shot.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flanagan lands with a straight right. Weber didn't see that one coming.
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!
Weber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Weber shoots in and gets a takedown into Flanagan's guard.#SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a leg! Flanagan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flanagan manages to kick Weber off! Weber jumps back into Flanagan's guard. #SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a leg! Flanagan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flanagan manages to kick Weber off! Weber jumps back into Flanagan's guard. #T3##SUB#
Weber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flanagan dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flanagan looking to pass the guard.
Weber wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Weber has his foot on Flanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Flanagan stands up from Weber's guard - Flanagan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flanagan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Weber.
Weber moves away from the strike by Flanagan.
Flanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weber manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Weber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flanagan but Flanagan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
Flanagan thuds his right hand into Weber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flanagan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leon Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flanagan throws a looping overhand right but Weber ducks down to avoid it.
Weber throwing a counter right hand but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weber moves away.
Weber looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanagan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Weber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flanagan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flanagan cracks Weber with an open hand slap.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Flanagan throws a body punch but Weber moves out of range.
Weber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flanagan misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weber tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanagan throws a right hand that Weber ducks under and follows up with a left that Weber also avoids with ease.
Weber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan looks to land a combination. Weber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weber slips a jab from Flanagan.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flanagan sprawls and moves away.
Flanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weber avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Flanagan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Flanagan takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Flanagan.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Weber throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Weber needs to keep his hands up - Flanagan had a free shot at his head there.
Weber goes for a double leg but Flanagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flanagan continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.
Weber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan throws a series of punches but Weber avoids them all with ease.
Flanagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Weber has his takedown stuffed
and Flanagan counters with a left and a right that stings Weber.
Weber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flanagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flanagan sprawls well. Flanagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weber gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Flanagan misses.
Weber tries to counter by clinching up but Flanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Weber shoots in and drives through. Flanagan sprawls well.
Flanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weber ducks right into an uppercut from Flanagan.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Weber.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut. Weber saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws a hook but Weber avoids it easily.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Weber throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Weber slips under a jab.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Weber throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely. #T1#
Flanagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Flanagan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flanagan lands an overhand right.
Flanagan throws a hook to the side of Weber's head but Weber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weber dives in for a single leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flanagan takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber dives in for a single leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanagan misses the target.
Flanagan slips a straight right by Weber.
Weber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flanagan.#T2#
Flanagan throws a nice looking combination but Weber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flanagan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weber slips a straight right by Flanagan.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
Weber fails with the takedown.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Weber avoids it with no problem.
Weber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flanagan tries to avoid it but Weber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flanagan to the ground. Flanagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Flanagan - just one landing. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weber checks a leg kick.
Weber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Weber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Weber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Weber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leon Weber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flanagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Weber has gone for a leg lock! Flanagan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weber's guard.#REVB#
Flanagan wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving. #SUB#
Weber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan really 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.
#R4#
Weber looks for a takedown but Flanagan sprawls well.
Flanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flanagan takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weber shoots in and drives through. Flanagan sprawls well.
Weber misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Flanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Flanagan. No joy for Weber on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weber.
Some wild striking there from Flanagan. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a series of wild punches.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Weber throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Flanagan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flanagan wants it to stay on the feet.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Weber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Weber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Weber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Weber has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flanagan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Weber yanks on the arm and Flanagan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Weber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leon Weber gave a big smile as he said 'And still..!!!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 38
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Weber throws a looping overhand right but Von Richthoffen ducks down to avoid it.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Richthoffen.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Richthoffen sprawls and moves away.
Von Richthoffen cracks Weber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richthoffen scores with a hook.
Weber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left and a right that stings Weber.
Von Richthoffen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Von Richthoffen shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Weber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Richthoffen to the ground. Weber is now in Von Richthoffen's guard.
Weber wants to pass the guard but Von Richthoffen is keeping the position.
Weber won't allow Von Richthoffen to get back to his feet. #T1#
Von Richthoffen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Weber advances to half guard. #SUB#
Weber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Von Richthoffen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
Leon Weber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weber swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Weber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weber throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Weber drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Weber breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilberto Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Weber saw it coming and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber feints the counter takedown.
Weber looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Weber shrugs off. #T2##TD2#
Weber has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Weber dives into Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Weber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Weber. #T3##SUB2#
Weber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to control here. #SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Weber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Weber eventually gives up the hold.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Weber has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Weber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Weber has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Weber is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Weber wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber is the new bantamweight champion!
Leon Weber decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 35
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weber as he jumps to the side.
Lafleur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lafleur somewhat.
Lafleur has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Weber is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weber as he avoids it easily.
Leon Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radeon Lafleur.
A combination from Weber does no damage. #TD#
Lafleur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Lafleur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Weber as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lafleur screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Weber! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.
We've been informed that Astalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Weber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo lands with a shot to the body.
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo scores with a push kick.
Weber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Astalo counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo is looking to slow Weber down with leg kicks.
Weber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weber dives in for a single leg takedown but Astalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Astalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weber's sensitive parts.
Weber throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.
Astalo cracks the inside of Weber's front leg.
Astalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weber if he has to take too many more of those.
Weber throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Weber looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Weber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo thumps Weber with a low kick.
Weber throws a right hand that Astalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Astalo also avoids with ease.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weber. That did some damage!
Weber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weber doesn't seem bothered though.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Astalo tenderised Weber's leg. Weber is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Astalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weber rather than just go for the knockout.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
Astalo connects with a single shot there.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weber's sensitive parts.
Astalo checks the leg kick.#TD#
Astalo tries to sprawl but Weber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Weber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weber prevents Astalo from improving his position.
Astalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Weber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astalo is looking for a sweep. Weber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Weber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Astalo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Weber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Astalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weber. #SUB#
Weber is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Astalo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Weber moves his leg out of the way.
Weber throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weber if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva tries to clinch there but Weber circles away.
Weber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weber throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Weber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Weber sees coming a mile off.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Weber keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a head kick but Weber moves out of range.
Weber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weber motions for Silva to come forward. Weber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva has Weber pushed against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Silva.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weber jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weber is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weber up against the cage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weber.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Weber pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Weber has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva wants to stand but Weber is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB#
Weber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Weber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Weber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Silva 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#
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Weber against the cage.
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Weber avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Weber successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Silva wants to stand but Weber has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Weber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Weber is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva wants to stand but Weber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Weber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Weber rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Weber is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Silva!
Gilberto Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Gilberto Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Leon Weber had this to say: 'We both won a fight against each other. How about a third and final time?'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Weber is having none of it.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Weber circles away.
Berdnikov throws a hook but Weber avoids it easily.
Weber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leon Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Berdnikov moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Weber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berdnikov smiles and moves away.
Berdnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berdnikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weber is able to avoid easily.
Berdnikov tries to clinch up but Weber circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Weber misses its target.#T1#
Weber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weber swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weber blocks it well.
Weber connects with a solid leg kick.
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Weber moves out of range. #CL#
Weber moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Weber pulls Berdnikov into guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weber dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Berdnikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2##SUB#
Weber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berdnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berdnikov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Weber's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Weber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Weber keeping full guard, as Berdnikov tries to pass.
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Weber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov postures up in Weber's guard and throws a big left but Weber blocks it.
Weber keeping full guard, as Berdnikov tries to pass. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berdnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weber has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Weber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berdnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berdnikov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Berdnikov stands and throws Weber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Weber drives through and clinches with Berdnikov against the cage.
Weber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berdnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berdnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berdnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Weber gets an underhook and turns Berdnikov into the cage.
Berdnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weber's elbow.
Berdnikov tries to stall but Weber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Weber successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weber has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Berdnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Weber has gone for a leg lock! Berdnikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weber's guard.#REVB#
Weber keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Weber has his foot on Berdnikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berdnikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov is looking to pass into half guard but Weber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Weber is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Berdnikov has his foot on Weber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Weber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berdnikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berdnikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berdnikov! #REVB#
Berdnikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Berdnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berdnikov looking to control but instead Weber has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Berdnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Weber is defending well. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weber defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Berdnikov trying to work for an americana but Weber has managed to regain full guard.
Berdnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berdnikov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Berdnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Berdnikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berdnikov's guard! Nice work there by Weber! #T4##SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berdnikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weber has Berdnikov in his guard.#REVB#
Berdnikov stays in close to Weber's body and controls the position.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berdnikov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Berdnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Weber throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Weber feints and as Berdnikov raises his hands in defense, Weber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berdnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Weber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berdnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Berdnikov has gone for a leg lock! Weber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berdnikov's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berdnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard. #REVB#
Berdnikov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Berdnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Berdnikov swings around for an armbar but Weber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berdnikov's guard.#T2##SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berdnikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weber has Berdnikov in his guard.#REVB#
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Berdnikov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Weber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Weber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdnikov pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Berdnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Weber defends the submission attempt.
Berdnikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for submissions but instead, Weber has regained full guard.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berdnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weber dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB#
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berdnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Weber's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Weber working for a triangle but Berdnikov defends it easily.
Berdnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alexei Berdnikov just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Berdnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weber.
Berdnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Weber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Weber circles away.
Weber misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Weber counters with a nice body shot.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the side of Weber's head but Weber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Weber misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Berdnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weber wants to get back to full guard.
Weber regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berdnikov. #T1##SUB#
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdnikov trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
Berdnikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdnikov defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Berdnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berdnikov misses with a body punch
and Weber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berdnikov circles away.#T3#
Weber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berdnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berdnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berdnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Weber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berdnikov did well to prevent Weber getting side control.
Berdnikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Weber from advancing position.
Berdnikov wants to control but Weber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Weber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berdnikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weber.
Berdnikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Berdnikov gets full guard.#SUB#
Weber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berdnikov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Berdnikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berdnikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Berdnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdnikov trying to control the action but Weber is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Berdnikov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Weber slips under a jab from Berdnikov.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Berdnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weber.
An attempted straight right counter from Weber misses the target.
Berdnikov throws a low kick, looking for Weber's leg but Weber calmly moves out of range.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Berdnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber dodges the punch combination from Berdnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov looks for the body kick but Weber saw that one coming. #T1#
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Weber misses the target.
A good leg kick by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Weber misses the shot to the body.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Berdnikov misses.
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Weber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Berdnikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berdnikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berdnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weber counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Berdnikov connects with a body shot that sends Weber's belly button to the back.
Berdnikov walks into a straight right hand from Weber.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Weber.
Berdnikov slips a jab and a cross from Weber.
Alexei Berdnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weber is looking to wear down Berdnikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berdnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weber goes for a double leg but Berdnikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berdnikov continues to drive forward.#T4#
A big left from Berdnikov misses.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weber.
Berdnikov tries to clinch up but Weber circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weber misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdnikov is looking to clinch.
Berdnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Weber gets double underhooks and turns Berdnikov into the cage.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Berdnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Weber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berdnikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Leon Weber stared into the camera and said 'I beat this guy 2 times for the title! How much will it take to see who is the real champ??'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Weber. No joy for Berdnikov on that attempt.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Berdnikov misses.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berdnikov throws a series of punches but Weber avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Weber, which made it look bad.
Berdnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Berdnikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Berdnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berdnikov throws a leg kick but Weber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Weber misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Weber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berdnikov.
Weber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weber throws a right and a left that Berdnikov avoids nicely.
Berdnikov fails with the takedown
and Weber counters with a series of strikes. Berdnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Weber avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Berdnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weber checks a leg kick.
Berdnikov shoots for a takedown but Weber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weber wants to counter with a clinch but Berdnikov pushes him away.
Berdnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berdnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berdnikov throws a combination that misses
and Weber counters with a three punch combo that has Berdnikov backing up. Berdnikov nods at Weber to acknowledge the strikes.
Berdnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Weber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leon Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Berdnikov throws a looping overhand right but Weber ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Weber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berdnikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berdnikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Berdnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Weber's shoulder, as Weber tries to avoid the shot.
Weber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weber looks to land a combination. Berdnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Weber unleashes a big counter combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Berdnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.
Berdnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Weber's shoulder, as Weber tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Berdnikov throws a push kick but Weber slaps the foot to one side.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
Weber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weber.
Berdnikov fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Weber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Berdnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Weber gets double underhooks and turns Berdnikov into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Berdnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berdnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berdnikov.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Berdnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Weber enables Berdnikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Berdnikov wants to pass the guard but Weber is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdnikov defends well.#SUB2#
Weber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berdnikov defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Weber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Weber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berdnikov passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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 Alexei Berdnikov 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#
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense.
Berdnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexei Berdnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov cracks Weber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berdnikov tries to score with a low kick but Weber moves his leg out of the way.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berdnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berdnikov is looking to wear down Weber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berdnikov.
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Weber. No joy for Berdnikov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber moves out of range of the leg kick from Berdnikov.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Weber.
Berdnikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berdnikov. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Weber drives through and clinches with Berdnikov against the ropes.
Berdnikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Berdnikov wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Weber on the inside.
Berdnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berdnikov is trying to break the clinch but Weber is controlling him.#T3#
Weber misses with a knee strike.
Berdnikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Weber.
Berdnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berdnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Weber working aggressively here.
Berdnikov blocking some punches.
Weber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berdnikov up against the ropes.
Berdnikov blocks an elbow strike from Weber. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weber looking to throw knees to the head but Berdnikov is blocking nicely.
Berdnikov stalling in the clinch but Weber improves position.
Berdnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Weber won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Berdnikov fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdnikov wants a takedown. #BC2#
Weber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weber wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber really dominated that round.
That's time! Berdnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Berdnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weber but Weber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber swats away the attempt to clinch by Berdnikov.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Berdnikov throws a leg kick but Weber checks it.
Weber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berdnikov has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berdnikov moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berdnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Weber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weber lands with a nice combination. Berdnikov backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdnikov.
Weber throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weber as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Berdnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Weber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdnikov.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Berdnikov.
Leon Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Berdnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weber's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Weber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berdnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berdnikov postures up in Weber's guard and throws a big left but Weber blocks it.
Berdnikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov throws a sloppy strike and Weber has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Berdnikov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Weber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Leon Weber said 'They call me the Submission Machine.. you know why!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Von Richthoffen scores with a nice head shot.
Von Richthoffen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Richthoffen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Richthoffen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Von Richthoffen scores with a jab to the head.
Weber with a poor takedown
and Von Richthoffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Richthoffen throws a big shot that misses.
Weber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen circles away.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Weber is out of range.
Weber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Richthoffen jabs at Weber's body.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a combination but Weber avoids it well.
Von Richthoffen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Von Richthoffen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Weber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Richthoffen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Weber drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Weber seems to have locked his on tight now - Von Richthoffen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Weber, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Weber!
An intense looking Leon Weber took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'They call me the Submission Machine.. you know why!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sampson gets caught napping as Weber dives in and scores a takedown. Sampson manages to retain guard.
Sampson tries to strike from the bottom.
Sampson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sampson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sampson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weber on the ground.#SUB2#
Weber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sampson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sampson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sampson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Weber has his feet on Sampson's thighs here. He's pushed Sampson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sampson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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