PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquan Weatherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes into the arena with American Encore blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawk
vs
Weatherspoon

190 cm
30
225 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

193 cm
19
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marquan Weatherspoon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Weatherspoon defends the submission attempt.
Weatherspoon wants to get back to full guard.

Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.

Hawk trying to work for an americana but Weatherspoon has managed to regain full guard.

Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Weatherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weatherspoon manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Weatherspoon's guard.
Hawk 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 told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Weatherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weatherspoon manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Weatherspoon's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.

Hawk has gone for a leg lock! Weatherspoon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawk's guard.

Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weatherspoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weatherspoon works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.

Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weatherspoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weatherspoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weatherspoon has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.

Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weatherspoon is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.

Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weatherspoon wants to stand but Hawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Weatherspoon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weatherspoon wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.

Hawk working for a triangle but Weatherspoon defends it easily.

Hawk has an active guard here but Weatherspoon has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Weatherspoon has control of the leg.

Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weatherspoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weatherspoon passes into half guard.
Weatherspoon wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weatherspoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weatherspoon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.

Weatherspoon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk shoots in but Weatherspoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weatherspoon throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weatherspoon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weatherspoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Weatherspoon misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weatherspoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Weatherspoon, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Weatherspoon against the cage but Weatherspoon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hawk has hold of one of Weatherspoon's legs. Weatherspoon is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hawk passes Weatherspoon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Weatherspoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.

Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Weatherspoon defends the submission attempt.

Weatherspoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk passes to side control.
Weatherspoon is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.

Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weatherspoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawk swings around for an armbar but Weatherspoon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.
Weatherspoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Weatherspoon wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.

Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weatherspoon passes into half guard.
Weatherspoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Weatherspoon prevents Hawk from improving his position.

Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weatherspoon pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Weatherspoon in his half guard.
Weatherspoon trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Weatherspoon trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weatherspoon connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hawk looking for submissions off his back.

Hawk actively working from the bottom here.

Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hawk working for a triangle but Weatherspoon defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon scores with a leg kick.
Hawk dives in and grabs Weatherspoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.

Weatherspoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Weatherspoon manages to get underhooks.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk letting Weatherspoon take a breather here.
Weatherspoon scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Weatherspoon has Hawk pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weatherspoon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weatherspoon prevents it.
Weatherspoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Weatherspoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weatherspoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weatherspoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Weatherspoon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weatherspoon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weatherspoon. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but Weatherspoon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk dives in and grabs Weatherspoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
Weatherspoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weatherspoon swivels and escapes.
Weatherspoon lands a body shot.
Weatherspoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Weatherspoon avoids it well and moves away.
Hawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weatherspoon tries to avoid it but Hawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weatherspoon to the ground. Weatherspoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weatherspoon is looking for the big counter here.

Weatherspoon gets a clinch.
Weatherspoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weatherspoon.
Marquan Weatherspoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Weatherspoon as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weatherspoon.
A right hand to the body from Weatherspoon.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Weatherspoon working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Weatherspoon.
A short right from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is working Hawk over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Weatherspoon lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawk won't want to take too many of those.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weatherspoon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weatherspoon is working Hawk over against the cage.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Weatherspoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weatherspoon lands a damaging elbow.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon lands with a light punch inside.
Weatherspoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Weatherspoon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weatherspoon lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weatherspoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weatherspoon.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weatherspoon is defending well.
Weatherspoon pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weatherspoon lands a nice uppercut.
Weatherspoon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weatherspoon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Knees to the body from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Weatherspoon on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weatherspoon landing knees to the head.

Hawk is rocked!
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weatherspoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doyle Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon connects with a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marquan Weatherspoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weatherspoon 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquan Weatherspoon!
Marquan Weatherspoon made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.