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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marquan Weatherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Delamitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marquan Weatherspoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Delamitri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherspoon closes the distance and clinches up with Delamitri, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes Delamitri against the cage but Delamitri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weatherspoon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delamitri to the ground. Weatherspoon is now in Delamitri's guard.
Delamitri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delamitri keeping moving, preventing Weatherspoon from controlling successfully.
Delamitri seems keen to control Weatherspoon's posture.
Delamitri wants to sweep here but Weatherspoon controlling him for the moment.
Weatherspoon throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weatherspoon is one step ahead there.
Delamitri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weatherspoon defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delamitri has his hands on Weatherspoon's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delamitri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weatherspoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weatherspoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Delamitri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weatherspoon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Delamitri pulls Weatherspoon in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Delamitri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weatherspoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delamitri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weatherspoon somewhat.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.
Weatherspoon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delamitri as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weatherspoon.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weatherspoon defends it well.
Weatherspoon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Delamitri is trying to defend but Weatherspoon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Delamitri is looking for a sweep. Weatherspoon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weatherspoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weatherspoon is looking to take a break and control but Delamitri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon stalling.
Weatherspoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Weatherspoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weatherspoon has hold of Delamitri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delamitri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Delamitri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delamitri can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon passes to full mount!
Weatherspoon wants to control the pace but Delamitri is squirming around nicely.
Weatherspoon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Delamitri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Delamitri tries to lock up and control but Weatherspoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weatherspoon is working for a guillotine from mount but Delamitri frees his head quite easily.
Delamitri is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquan Weatherspoon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weatherspoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Weatherspoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delamitri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weatherspoon scores with a nice right hand.
Weatherspoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Delamitri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon looking to control.
Delamitri trying to control the position from guard on top but Weatherspoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delamitri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Delamitri chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon wants to sweep but no luck.
Delamitri working some strikes from top position.
Delamitri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marquan Weatherspoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delamitri trying to control but Weatherspoon is working from the bottom.
Weatherspoon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Delamitri is now in half guard.
Weatherspoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delamitri pulls his head out easily.
Weatherspoon tries to roll over but Delamitri keeps him under control.
Weatherspoon is trying to maintain the position but Delamitri is very close to passing his half guard.
Weatherspoon manages to get to full guard.
Delamitri distracts Weatherspoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Delamitri connects with a couple of short punches.
Delamitri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weatherspoon dives on top into guard.
Weatherspoon wants to pass the guard but Delamitri is keeping the position.
Delamitri keeping moving, preventing Weatherspoon from controlling successfully.
Weatherspoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weatherspoon pushing down on Delamitri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delamitri is staying active underneath Weatherspoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weatherspoon controlling the pace.
Delamitri missing with punches from the bottom.
Delamitri tries to roll over but Weatherspoon keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delamitri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delamitri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delamitri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Delamitri is trying to keep Weatherspoon in close.
Delamitri controlling Weatherspoon's posture.
Delamitri wants to sweep here but Weatherspoon controlling him for the moment.
Weatherspoon stands and throws Delamitri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weatherspoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delamitri keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weatherspoon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Delamitri!
Delamitri tries to hold on but Weatherspoon pushes him away.
Weatherspoon has control of Delamitri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Delamitri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Delamitri is looking to get to half guard.
Weatherspoon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delamitri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weatherspoon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weatherspoon has hold of Delamitri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delamitri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Delamitri as Weatherspoon shoots in.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weatherspoon defends it well.
Delamitri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon looks for a takedown but Delamitri sprawls well.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weatherspoon defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delamitri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delamitri.
Delamitri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Weatherspoon looking for a guillotine here but Delamitri defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delamitri wants to control from the top but Weatherspoon keeps moving.
Delamitri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Delamitri is fighting to break Weatherspoon's control of his arms but Weatherspoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weatherspoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delamitri is aware though and is defending well.
Delamitri wants to control from the top but Weatherspoon keeps moving.
Delamitri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weatherspoon is keeping the position for now.
Weatherspoon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delamitri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delamitri won't allow Weatherspoon to sweep him here.
David Delamitri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Delamitri loads up on a big left hand. Weatherspoon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Delamitri looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Weatherspoon can't hide his disappointment, as Delamitri celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Delamitri!
After winning the bout, David Delamitri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Marquan Weatherspoon had this to say: 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.
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