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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Jackson (ranked 6775 p4p, 6749 weight class) and Qwinn Tallygostos (ranked 612 p4p, 608 weight class). Julius Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qwinn Tallygostos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallygostos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working for a triangle but Tallygostos defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tallygostos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tallygostos working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tallygostos defends well.
Tallygostos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Tallygostos drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Tallygostos off! Tallygostos jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Tallygostos defends easily.
Tallygostos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tallygostos pushes his legs off easily.
Tallygostos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Tallygostos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tallygostos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tallygostos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tallygostos pushes his legs off easily.
Tallygostos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Tallygostos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tallygostos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tallygostos has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Tallygostos landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tallygostos passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tallygostos passes into half guard.
Tallygostos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Tallygostos lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tallygostos controlling the pace for now.
Tallygostos trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tallygostos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tallygostos wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallygostos controlling his opponent.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tallygostos maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qwinn Tallygostos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tallygostos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Tallygostos stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tallygostos drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallygostos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallygostos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tallygostos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallygostos stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tallygostos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tallygostos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tallygostos trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working an open guard so Tallygostos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tallygostos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallygostos leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos takes the fight into the clinch.
Tallygostos tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson jumps guard but Tallygostos stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tallygostos to keep the fight standing.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tallygostos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos content to control rather than advance.
Tallygostos passes to full mount!
Tallygostos controlling the pace for now.
Tallygostos lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
Jackson can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tallygostos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
Tallygostos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Tallygostos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tallygostos wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Tallygostos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tallygostos tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qwinn Tallygostos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tallygostos misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Tallygostos, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Tallygostos against the cage but Tallygostos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tallygostos closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tallygostos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tallygostos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tallygostos 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.
Jackson has an active guard here but Tallygostos has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallygostos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
Tallygostos is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Tallygostos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Tallygostos keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tallygostos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tallygostos scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Tallygostos content just to control the position here.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tallygostos working the ground and pound effectively.
Tallygostos controlling from mount.
Tallygostos prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tallygostos prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Tallygostos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tallygostos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Julius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
Tallygostos wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to roll over but Tallygostos keeps him under control.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Tallygostos in his half guard.
Qwinn Tallygostos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Tallygostos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qwinn Tallygostos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallygostos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qwinn Tallygostos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayk Aleksanyan (ranked 5759 p4p, 25350 weight class) and Pauly Tap Out (ranked 603 p4p, 703 weight class). Pauly Tap Out will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hayk Aleksanyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Tap Out!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksanyan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tap Out was covering up waiting for the punch and Aleksanyan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tap Out looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tap Out has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aleksanyan doesn't defend quickly enough and Tap Out has managed to lock this one up! Can Aleksanyan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tap Out on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pauly Tap Out!
A very excited looking Pauly Tap Out rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodoros Theodorakis (ranked 6162 p4p, 6699 weight class) and Datty Mrayer (ranked 531 p4p, 563 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodoros Theodorakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Datty Mrayer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrayer digs a good body shot into Theodorakis's ribs.
Theodorakis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Theodorakis avoids a kick to the body.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis stops Mrayer from passing to mount.
Theodorakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mrayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Theodorakis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mrayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mrayer staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theodorakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mrayer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mrayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mrayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorakis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mrayer misses with the ground and pound.
Mrayer swings around for an armbar but Theodorakis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mrayer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mrayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorakis wants to get up but he can't break Mrayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mrayer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mrayer wriggles free and stands up.
Mrayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorakis is working an open guard so Mrayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Theodorakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mrayer clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrayer pulls guard.
Mrayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theodorakis is one step ahead there.
Mrayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodorakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodorakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mrayer wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datty Mrayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mrayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodorakis's half guard.
Theodorakis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mrayer misses the jab.
Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis sneaks out the side door and pushes Mrayer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrayer throws the kick towards the body but Theodorakis avoids it.
Mrayer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodorakis to the ground. Mrayer is now in Theodorakis's guard.
Mrayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mrayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodorakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mrayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theodorakis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mrayer advances position into side control!
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.
Mrayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodorakis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mrayer scoring with punches and elbows.
Mrayer tries for a kimura but Theodorakis is defending well.
Mrayer is staying tight to Theodorakis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mrayer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Theodorakis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mrayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mrayer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mrayer shoots in and bounces Theodorakis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mrayer throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard.
Mrayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mrayer stands up from Theodorakis's guard - Mrayer perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Datty Mrayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mrayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer.
Mrayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theodorakis is just riding it out for now. Mrayer eventually gives up the hold.
Mrayer decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Theodorakis wants to get back to his feet but Mrayer passes into half guard.
Mrayer trying to control the pace.
Datty Mrayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mrayer tries to pass to full mount but Theodorakis defends it.
Mrayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer is pressing down on Theodorakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theodorakis is holding on for now.
Mrayer working the head and body with strikes.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodoros Theodorakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer wants to free his trapped foot but Theodorakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mrayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mrayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mrayer is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mrayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Mrayer tightens his grip and picks Theodorakis up, before dumping him to the ground. Theodorakis manages to land in guard.
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Datty Mrayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mrayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Datty Mrayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mrayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datty Mrayer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Andrade (ranked 4098 p4p, 5308 weight class) and Batyrkhan Bekbolatov (ranked 476 p4p, 546 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gonzalo Andrade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gonzalo Andrade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gonzalo Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Batyrkhan Bekbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bekbolatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Bekbolatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Bekbolatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bekbolatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Bekbolatov persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalo Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batyrkhan Bekbolatov.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bekbolatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrade, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekbolatov shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bekbolatov shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrade slaps away a takedown attempt from Bekbolatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekbolatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bekbolatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrade defends it nicely.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bekbolatov.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekbolatov! But no joy.
Bekbolatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrade throws a big counter combination but Bekbolatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekbolatov.
Andrade tries a body shot but Bekbolatov blocks it.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekbolatov controls his hands.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Bekbolatov.
Andrade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bekbolatov is defending well for now.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekbolatov controls his hands.
Andrade misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekbolatov blocks an uppercut.
Andrade scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Batyrkhan Bekbolatov has been cut.
Bekbolatov is working Andrade over against the cage.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bekbolatov.
Bekbolatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekbolatov blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Bekbolatov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bekbolatov.
Bekbolatov tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bekbolatov's efforts to push away.
Bekbolatov wants to break free but Andrade has control.
Bekbolatov scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Bekbolatov working hard to break the clinch.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bekbolatov.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bekbolatov.
Bekbolatov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Bekbolatov avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Bekbolatov has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
Bekbolatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bekbolatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bekbolatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekbolatov digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekbolatov's elbow.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Bekbolatov controls the action.
Bekbolatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Bekbolatov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bekbolatov scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bekbolatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bekbolatov has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzalo Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batyrkhan Bekbolatov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bekbolatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bekbolatov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andrade gets caught napping as Bekbolatov dives in and scores a takedown. Andrade manages to retain guard.
Bekbolatov stands up from Andrade's guard - Bekbolatov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bekbolatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrade defends well and Bekbolatov ends up having to push Andrade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as Bekbolatov shoots in.
Andrade tried to counter with a leg kick but Bekbolatov avoided it.
Andrade moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrade landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekbolatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekbolatov.
Bekbolatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bekbolatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalo Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batyrkhan Bekbolatov.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrade as he avoids it easily.
Bekbolatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrade defends it nicely.
Bekbolatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrade clinches with his opponent.
Bekbolatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andrade throws an elbow but misses.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Bekbolatov avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Bekbolatov lands with a right to the head.
Bekbolatov lands with a left to the head.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Bekbolatov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Bekbolatov - that landed with a thud.
Bekbolatov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bekbolatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekbolatov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Bekbolatov - that landed with a thud.
Bekbolatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bekbolatov works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekbolatov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bekbolatov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekbolatov misses with a takedown attempt - Andrade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekbolatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown but Andrade shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batyrkhan Bekbolatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade stuffs the takedown.
Bekbolatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bekbolatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrade sprawls well. He's pushed Bekbolatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bekbolatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Bekbolatov persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrade sprawls well. Andrade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bekbolatov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekbolatov shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bekbolatov.
Andrade thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bekbolatov dives in and grabs Andrade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes down on Bekbolatov's head and hops out.
Bekbolatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrade defends well and Bekbolatov ends up having to push Andrade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bekbolatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Bekbolatov persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalo Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bekbolatov is defended easily by Andrade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gonzalo Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Batyrkhan Bekbolatov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrade drives through and clinches with Bekbolatov against the cage.
Andrade tries a body shot but Bekbolatov blocks it.
Bekbolatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade missing with knees to the body.
Bekbolatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Bekbolatov circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekbolatov looks for a takedown but Andrade sprawls well.
Bekbolatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Bekbolatov persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bekbolatov.
Gonzalo Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batyrkhan Bekbolatov.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Bekbolatov is avoiding it.
Bekbolatov throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bekbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bekbolatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrade counters with a crisp one two that drops Bekbolatov! Andrade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bekbolatov to his feet! Bekbolatov is in big trouble!
Bekbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bekbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrade tries to sprawl out of it but Bekbolatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekbolatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrade sprawls well. He's pushed Bekbolatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bekbolatov.
No luck for Bekbolatov with that takedown attempt.
Bekbolatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekbolatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Bekbolatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalo Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bekbolatov closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. Bekbolatov pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bekbolatov.
Andrade leaves Bekbolatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalo Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bekbolatov fails with the takedown.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bekbolatov tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bekbolatov shoots in for a double leg but Andrade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to clinch but Bekbolatov moves out of range.
Bekbolatov throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Bekbolatov with that takedown attempt.
Andrade is looking to clinch.
Batyrkhan Bekbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Bekbolatov circles away.
Bekbolatov goes for a double leg but Andrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrade continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bekbolatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrade sprawls well. He's pushed Bekbolatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Bekbolatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bekbolatov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Andrade counters with a quick kick to the body but Bekbolatov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gonzalo Andrade.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzalo Andrade!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Forrest (ranked 3721 p4p, 5541 weight class) and Jean Chretien (ranked 394 p4p, 504 weight class). Forrest kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stanky Leg. Jean Chretien has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Franklin Forrest's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franklin Forrest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Chretien!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chretien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Forrest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chretien sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Chretien.
Forrest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chretien thuds his shin into the meat of Forrest's side.
Chretien misses with an attempted mid kick.
Forrest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chretien plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Forrest blocks a head kick by Chretien.
Chretien throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chretien throws a wild body kick that Forrest sees coming a mile off.
Forrest attempts a counter takedown but Chretien avoids it well and moves away.
Chretien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chretien pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chretien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chretien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chretien connects with a solid leg kick.
Chretien delivers a nice body kick.
Chretien delivers a nice body kick.
Chretien tries a head kick but it misses.
Forrest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chretien fakes the leg kick and cracks Forrest in the body.
Chretien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chretien misses with a body kick.
Jean Chretien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chretien keeps Forrest at a distance using the push kick.
Forrest blocks a head kick by Chretien.
Forrest attempts a counter takedown but Chretien avoids it well and moves away.
Chretien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chretien throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Forrest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chretien is defending against the submission attempts here by Forrest.
Forrest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chretien defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrest is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Forrest maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chretien could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Forrest has cracked it and Chretien is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Forrest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franklin Forrest!
Franklin Forrest bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurry Fobbs (ranked 3265 p4p, 5821 weight class) and Eduval Wealihi (ranked 409 p4p, 566 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hurry Fobbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduval Wealihi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fobbs looks to land a left hand but Wealihi moved out of range nicely.
Wealihi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Wealihi.
Wealihi slips a straight right by Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wealihi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fobbs swings for the body but Wealihi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wealihi avoids the body shot from Fobbs.
Fobbs misses the jab.
Fobbs throws a body punch but Wealihi moves out of range.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Wealihi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi slips a straight right by Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Wealihi's shoulder, as Wealihi tries to avoid the shot.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wealihi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fobbs misses the target.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Fobbs misses.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wealihi slips under a jab.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Wealihi ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
A big right from Fobbs misses.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wealihi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fobbs.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wealihi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fobbs.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Fobbs misses.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Wealihi ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi avoids it easily.
Fobbs misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wealihi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fobbs throws a hook to the side of Wealihi's head but Wealihi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wealihi moves away.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hurry Fobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fobbs misses with a straight left.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Wealihi staying out of range there.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Fobbs looks to throw the jab but Wealihi is out of range.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
A shot to the liver by Fobbs. Beautiful body shot.
Fobbs misses the shot to the body.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wealihi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wealihi manages to avoid it.
Wealihi slips a straight right by Fobbs.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wealihi blocks a jab.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Wealihi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi blocks it.
Fobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs loads up on a big right hand but Wealihi slips the punch.
Fobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wealihi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fobbs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fobbs throws a looping overhand right but Wealihi ducks down to avoid it.
Fobbs connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs scores with a hook.
Fobbs lands with a good body shot.
Fobbs throws a hook to the side of Wealihi's head but Wealihi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs throws a looping overhand right but Wealihi ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
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!
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wealihi slips a straight right by Fobbs.
Fobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wealihi.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wealihi.
Fobbs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wealihi.
Fobbs throws out a loose jab but Wealihi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurry Fobbs dominated that round.
That's time! Fobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wealihi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wealihi slips a jab from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Wealihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fobbs.
Fobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wealihi can do to turn this around?
Fobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Wealihi slips under a jab.
Fobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws a body punch but Wealihi moves out of range.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wealihi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fobbs has got the better of the exchanges.
Fobbs throws a body punch but Wealihi moves out of range.
Wealihi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wealihi slips under a jab.
Fobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wealihi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wealihi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fobbs throws out a loose jab but Wealihi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fobbs swings for the body but Wealihi moves out of range.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs looks to throw the jab but Wealihi is out of range.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wealihi manages to avoid it.
Fobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wealihi manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fobbs misses the target.
Wealihi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fobbs misses with a straight left.
Fobbs looks to land a right hand but Wealihi moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Fobbs.
Wealihi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fobbs.
Fobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fobbs. Wealihi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fobbs scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wealihi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wealihi moves away.
Hurry Fobbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Wealihi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fobbs misses the target.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Fobbs misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wealihi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Fobbs.
Wealihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Fobbs finds it's target.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
Fobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Wealihi's shoulder, as Wealihi tries to avoid the shot.
Fobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wealihi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fobbs loads up on a big right hand but Wealihi slips the punch.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Fobbs.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi avoids it easily.
Wealihi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wealihi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Fobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs misses the shot to the body.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
A slow jab from Fobbs misses its intended target.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
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!
Fobbs misses with a body shot.
Wealihi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wealihi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fobbs.
Fobbs misses with an uppercut. Wealihi saw that one coming.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
A telegraphed right hand from Fobbs misses the target.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs misses with a hook.
A big left from Fobbs misses.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurry Fobbs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wealihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fobbs.
Fobbs throws a shot from downtown. Wealihi moves away and avoids it.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs looks to land a left hand but Wealihi moved out of range nicely.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Wealihi.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws a looping overhand right but Wealihi ducks down to avoid it.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs throws a jab when Wealihi was well out of range.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs lands a slapping body shot.
Fobbs misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs misses with a body shot.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs takes a swing at Wealihi's ribcage but misses.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
Fobbs throws a lazy right hand but Wealihi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs throws a body punch but Wealihi moves out of range.
Fobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wealihi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big right from Fobbs misses.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fobbs lands a jab to the head.
Fobbs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs misses with a straight left.
Wealihi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Wealihi's shoulder, as Wealihi tries to avoid the shot.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Fobbs misses.
Fobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Fobbs misses the jab.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs missing with a left hand there. Wealihi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fobbs misses with an uppercut. Wealihi saw that one coming.
Fobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fobbs lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wealihi manages to avoid it.
Fobbs misses with a hook.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs misses with a straight left.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi blocks it.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs throws the left hand but Wealihi avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Fobbs swings for the body but Wealihi moves out of range.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wealihi moves away from the strike by Fobbs.
Fobbs looks to throw the jab but Wealihi is out of range.
Wealihi slips under a jab.
Wealihi slips under a jab from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wealihi moves away.
Fobbs digs a good hook to Wealihi's body.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs misses with a body shot.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi avoids the body shot from Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wealihi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wealihi blocks a jab.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fobbs misses with a straight left.
Wealihi moves out of range as Fobbs strikes.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Wealihi staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fobbs misses the target.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs throws a lazy right hand but Wealihi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurry Fobbs clearly takes 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.
Fobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
Wealihi blocks a jab.
Fobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs looks to land a left hand but Wealihi moved out of range nicely.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs swings for the body but Wealihi moves out of range.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs throws a big shot that misses.
Fobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Wealihi is just out of range.
Wealihi ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Fobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wealihi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Wealihi's shoulder, as Wealihi tries to avoid the shot.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wealihi staying out of range there.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fobbs missing with a left hand there. Wealihi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Fobbs misses.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wealihi slips a jab from Fobbs.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
Fobbs scores with a jab to the head.
Fobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fobbs.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs loads up on a big right hand but Wealihi slips the punch.
Fobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wealihi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circling - Fobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fobbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wealihi.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs throws a jab when Wealihi was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Fobbs throws a hook to the side of Wealihi's head but Wealihi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wealihi ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wealihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs throws a big shot that misses.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wealihi slips under a jab.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi avoids it easily.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs throws a hook to the side of Wealihi's head but Wealihi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs looks to throw the jab but Wealihi is out of range.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs misses with an uppercut.
Fobbs looks to throw the jab but Wealihi is out of range.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wealihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fobbs.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs throws a shot from downtown. Wealihi moves away and avoids it.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wealihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fobbs.
Wealihi slips a jab from Fobbs.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wealihi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fobbs looks to land a right hand but Wealihi moved out of range.
Fobbs misses with a body shot.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
Fobbs throws a looping overhand right but Wealihi ducks down to avoid it.
Wealihi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fobbs.
Fobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wealihi.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wealihi.
Fobbs takes a swing at Wealihi's ribcage but misses.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fobbs. Wealihi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurry Fobbs had his way with Eduval Wealihi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Fobbs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fobbs.
A swing and a miss from Fobbs.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi blocks it.
Wealihi avoids the body shot from Fobbs.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wealihi slips a jab from Fobbs.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fobbs throws out the jab.
Wealihi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fobbs loads up on a big right hand but Wealihi slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wealihi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fobbs misses with a straight right.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wealihi.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wealihi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Wealihi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wealihi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Fobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Wealihi.
Fobbs misses with a body shot.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs misses with a looping right.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs throws the left hand but Wealihi avoids the punch easily.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fobbs missing with a left hand there. Wealihi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wealihi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws a big shot that misses.
Eduval Wealihi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wealihi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fobbs.
Fobbs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Fobbs as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Fobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fobbs throws a hook but Wealihi blocks it.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Fobbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs lands with a shot to the body.
Fobbs missing with a left hand there. Wealihi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wealihi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wealihi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wealihi slips a jab from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs loads up on a big right hand but Wealihi slips the punch.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi slips under a jab from Fobbs.
Nice defenses there by Wealihi.
Wealihi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Wealihi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fobbs throws the left hand but Wealihi avoids the punch easily.
Hurry Fobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fobbs throws a lazy right hand but Wealihi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fobbs.
Wealihi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fobbs.
Wealihi staying out of range there.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Wealihi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wealihi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fobbs.
Wealihi blocks a jab.
Fobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wealihi.
Wealihi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fobbs throws a lazy right hand but Wealihi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wealihi throws a fast counter high kick but Fobbs manages to duck under it in time.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
Wealihi ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Wealihi ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Wealihi throws a big counter head kick but Fobbs avoids it with no problem.
Fobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wealihi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fobbs misses with an uppercut.
Fobbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Fobbs misses with an uppercut. Wealihi saw that one coming.
Fobbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWealihi.
Wealihi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurry Fobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fobbs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 50:40
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:40
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurry Fobbs!
Hurry Fobbs retains his welterweight title!
Hurry Fobbs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Slaveriso (ranked 3003 p4p, 3558 weight class) and Royce Henduson (ranked 174 p4p, 203 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sidney Slaveriso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Henduson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaveriso misses with a body shot.
Slaveriso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henduson.
Henduson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slaveriso.
Slaveriso throws a lazy right hand but Henduson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henduson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slaveriso misses with a wild body shot.
Henduson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slaveriso circles away.
Slaveriso throws a combination that misses
so Henduson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henduson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henduson postures up in Slaveriso's guard and throws a big left but Slaveriso blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henduson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slaveriso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaveriso tries to get out of the position.
Henduson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henduson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henduson lands a couple of elbows.
Henduson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henduson stops Slaveriso from standing up.
Henduson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slaveriso throws a body punch but Henduson moves out of range.
Slaveriso throws a series of punches but Henduson avoids them all with ease.
Henduson is looking for the big counter here.
Sidney Slaveriso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Slaveriso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slaveriso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slaveriso wants it to stay on the feet.
Sidney Slaveriso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Henduson.
Henduson blocks a jab.
Slaveriso works over Henduson's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Slaveriso misses.
Despite the aggression on Henduson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slaveriso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henduson counters by moving into the clinch.
Henduson can't get the takedown.
Slaveriso wants to break free but Henduson has control.
Slaveriso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaveriso wants to get back to striking at distance but Henduson won't allow it.
Slaveriso prevents the takedown attempt.
Slaveriso is pressed up against the cage. Henduson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slaveriso down to the mat. Slaveriso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slaveriso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henduson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slaveriso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sidney Slaveriso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaveriso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henduson was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaveriso.
Henduson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaveriso defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaveriso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 Henduson is rocked!
No joy there for Slaveriso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Henduson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henduson is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaveriso finish him?
Slaveriso cracks Henduson's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Henduson slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Slaveriso can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sidney Slaveriso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lake Bonney (ranked 3952 p4p, 2576 weight class) and King Mcqueen (ranked 484 p4p, 346 weight class). Bonney comes to the cage accompanied by Coastliner. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lake Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Mcqueen !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcqueen tries to clinch up.
Bonney looks to land a right hand but Mcqueen moved out of range.
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Mcqueen . Mcqueen maintains the clinch.
Mcqueen crunches a lovely knee into Bonney's ribcage.
Mcqueen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonney.
Bonney cracks Mcqueen with a nice body shot.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcqueen trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bonney as the two fighters clinch.
Mcqueen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonney avoids it.
Bonney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonney avoiding damage as Mcqueen throws knees to the body.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Bonney.
Mcqueen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Bonney as the two fighters clinch.
Bonney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcqueen misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcqueen looks winded!
Bonney avoids the elbow strike from Mcqueen , against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bonney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney scores with a hook to the body.
Bonney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonney lands a shoulder strike.
Mcqueen is rocked!
Bonney digs a right hand underneath Mcqueen 's ribcage. Mcqueen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonney lands a body punch.
Bonney lands a shot to the body.
Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcqueen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Bonney leaning against his opponent.
Mcqueen seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonney lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Bonney - that landed with a thud.
Mcqueen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonney scores with a hook to the body.
Bonney lands a right hand.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney floors Mcqueen with a big punch on the inside! Mcqueen is trying to recover but Bonney dives into side control.
Mcqueen is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonney controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcqueen tries to improve position but can't.
Bonney working the ground and pound.
Bonney controls the position from side control.
Bonney stands up.
Bonney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcqueen sprawling to the canvas! Mcqueen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonney finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcqueen wants to clinch up but Bonney keeps it at a distance.
Mcqueen wants to clinch up but Bonney keeps it at a distance.
Bonney pushes Mcqueen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonney lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonney lands a body punch.
Bonney presses Mcqueen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonney scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bonney.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcqueen tries to land a knee to the head but Bonney blocks with his arms.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bonney - that landed with a thud.
Bonney creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mcqueen 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mcqueen drops to his knees and Bonney pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lake Bonney!
Lake Bonney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Tobing (ranked 2694 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Jon Christ (ranked 342 p4p, 432 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerald Tobing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Christ!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Tobing's belly button to the back.
Tobing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tobing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tobing misses with a double jab
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tobing gets a double leg takedown into Christ's guard.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tobing is controlling him.
Tobing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christ wants to stand up but Tobing is controlling him.
Tobing trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobing wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Tobing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobing wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Tobing trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tobing shoots and misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Gerald Tobing has been cut.
Tobing fails with the takedown
and Christ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Tobing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobing is breathing heavily.
Christ cracks Tobing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gerald Tobing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tobing takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christ tests Tobing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Christ! Tobing is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Christ!
Jon Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theogene Twagiramungu (ranked 2868 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Jereme Christ (ranked 288 p4p, 306 weight class). Jereme Christ is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theogene Twagiramungu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jereme Christ!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twagiramungu moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Twagiramungu.
Jab by Christ.
Christ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christ digs a good hook to Twagiramungu's body.
Twagiramungu takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Twagiramungu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Twagiramungu moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Nice shot by Christ.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Twagiramungu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Twagiramungu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twagiramungu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Theogene Twagiramungu has been cut.
Twagiramungu fails with the takedown
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
Christ has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Twagiramungu staying out of range there.
Christ lands with a big left! Twagiramungu is wobbled badly! Christ comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Twagiramungu to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jereme Christ!
Our winner, Jereme Christ, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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