PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marquan Weatherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weatherspoon
vs
Shark

193 cm
23
202 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

197 cm
33
217 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
King of Clothes

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marquan Weatherspoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shark.
Weatherspoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Shark moves into the clinch successfully.
Weatherspoon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shark blocks an elbow strike from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon wants to stall.
Shark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shark lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon looking to slow down the pace here.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weatherspoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shark cracks Weatherspoon with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weatherspoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark effectively controlling the action here.
Shark lands an uppercut.
Weatherspoon wants a takedown but no success here.
Weatherspoon fails to pull guard.
Shark avoids a wild elbow strike from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon tries for a takedown but Shark manages to get underhooks.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark blocks a body shot from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon throws a head punch that misses.
Shark gets underhooks to prevent Weatherspoon's takedown attempt.
Weatherspoon tries to pull guard but Shark won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Shark.
Weatherspoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Weatherspoon gets control of Shark's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weatherspoon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Weatherspoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Weatherspoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shark wants to stand but Weatherspoon is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.
Shark won't allow Weatherspoon to sweep him here.
Weatherspoon controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.

Weatherspoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weatherspoon wants to clinch up but Shark keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Shark.

Weatherspoon shoots in and bounces Shark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Weatherspoon prevents Shark from getting back to his feet.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Shark controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weatherspoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weatherspoon.
Shark is controlling Weatherspoon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharky Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shark moves into range and clinches up with Weatherspoon.
Shark stalling in the clinch.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weatherspoon connects with a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shark prevents it.
Shark lands a body shot.
Shark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weatherspoon is trying to drag Shark to the mat but Shark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.

Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark lands with a nice body kick.
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Weatherspoon tries for a takedown but Shark circles away easily
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Shark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weatherspoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon shoots in for a takedown but Shark shows good takedown defense.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquan Weatherspoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Shark.
Shark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weatherspoon at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weatherspoon if he has to take too many more of those.
Weatherspoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weatherspoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weatherspoon throws a leg kick
and Shark counters with a one-two to the body.
Weatherspoon throws a leg kick but Shark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weatherspoon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharky Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weatherspoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shark. Shark obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses Weatherspoon's front leg but catches the back leg as Weatherspoon tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weatherspoon.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shark throws a series of punches but Weatherspoon moves out of range.
Weatherspoon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weatherspoon with a poor takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark jabs Weatherspoon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weatherspoon misses with a takedown
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weatherspoon thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharky Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Weatherspoon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Weatherspoon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weatherspoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shark counters with a left and a right that stings Weatherspoon.

Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Weatherspoon tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Nice sprawl there from Shark as Weatherspoon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
letting Shark counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weatherspoon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a glancing blow to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Weatherspoon shoots for a takedown but Shark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weatherspoon dives in for a single leg takedown but Shark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sharky Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weatherspoon fails with the takedown

and Shark counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon misses with an elbow strike.

Shark breaks from the clinch.
Weatherspoon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weatherspoon tries to clinch up.

Shark has Weatherspoon up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weatherspoon throws an elbow but misses.
Shark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Weatherspoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weatherspoon fails with the takedown

and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
Weatherspoon is trying to pull guard but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Weatherspoon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weatherspoon's efforts to push away.
Shark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weatherspoon tries to stall but Shark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Weatherspoon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon can't break the clinch.
Weatherspoon tries to circle away but Shark has him pinned against the cage.
Shark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shark scores with a shoulder strike.
Weatherspoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weatherspoon is trying to pull guard but Shark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weatherspoon can't break the clinch.
Weatherspoon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shark smiles and moves away.
Weatherspoon chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
A relieved looking Sharky Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marquan Weatherspoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.