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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spiteri's choice of entrance music: AC/DC -TNT. 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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178 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton missing with a left hand there. Spiteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Benton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benton or perhaps it was just good defense by Spiteri, which made it look bad.
Benton tries to sprawl but Spiteri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spiteri working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
It looks like Spiteri is going to stand back up.
Spiteri stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spiteri wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spiteri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Spiteri does no damage.
Spiteri cracks Benton with an open hand slap.
Spiteri tries to bum rush Benton with a series of wild strikes but Benton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spiteri, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benton.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benton has time to react.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri connects with a crisp jab.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Benton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Spiteri. No joy for Benton on that attempt.
Spiteri lands with an uppercut that bounces Benton off the cage and back into range.
Benton sizes up Spiteri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Spiteri misses.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiteri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benton misses with a shot to the body
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Spiteri.
A slow jab from Spiteri misses its intended target.
Benton moves out of range of the strikes.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spiteri avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spiteri's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton content to control rather than advance.
Benton is keen to just control but Spiteri is a slippery customer.
Benton wants to pass to mount but Spiteri is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spiteri scores with the left hand. Benton knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Benton ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri cracks Benton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benton shoots in but no luck this time.
Benton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Spiteri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiteri throws a one two combo.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Benton.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benton walks into a stiff left hand from Spiteri.
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!
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benton.
Benton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton cracks a nice hook into Spiteri's ribs.
Benton moves to clinch but Spiteri breaks away
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri stuns Benton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Spiteri misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benton.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Benton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spiteri but Spiteri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Benton does no damage.
Benton throws a series of punches but Spiteri avoids them all with ease.
Benton looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Spiteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spiteri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.
Spiteri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spiteri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spiteri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spiteri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benton's guard.
Benton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spiteri defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spiteri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benton's head.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spiteri pinned against the cage. Spiteri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Spiteri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benton takes one to the chin there.
Benton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiteri can pounce on him.
Benton takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Spiteri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benton is trying to defend but Spiteri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spiteri trying to pass the guard but Benton defending well.
Spiteri prevents Benton from improving his position.
Spiteri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spiteri works over Benton's head and body with a nice combination.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body. Benton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benton lands a nice shot that snaps Spiteri's head back.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Benton.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Spiteri punishes Benton's body with a nice straight punch.
Benton throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri lands with a good body shot.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri scores with a jab. Benton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Spiteri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton moves into the clinch successfully.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton stalling against the cage.
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiteri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benton quickly recovers to half guard.
Spiteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiteri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spiteri.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton wants to control but Spiteri passes easily into half guard.
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. Spiteri connects with a nice short shot to Benton's temple.
Benton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spiteri.
Well, if Spiteri 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.
Spiteri is keen to just control but Benton is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but Spiteri postures up.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Spiteri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri dives in and scores a takedown into Benton's guard.
Dave Spiteri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benton has his hands on Spiteri's head, controlling the position.
Spiteri is sitting in close to Benton's body. Benton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spiteri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spiteri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Benton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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