PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Madison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Spiteri's chin.

Madison
vs
Spiteri

183 cm
39
175 lbs
30 - 16 - 1

172 cm
37
183 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

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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 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Madison checks it well.
Spiteri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Madison swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiteri.
Madison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Madison.
Spiteri feints the counter takedown.

Spiteri has closed the distance and engaged Madison in a clinch.
Spiteri is trying to stall.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Spiteri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spiteri looking to sit in guard and control but Madison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spiteri keeping moving, preventing Madison from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri has a closed guard, preventing Madison from standing up.
Madison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spiteri wants to sweep but no luck.
Madison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spiteri has Madison pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Spiteri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two 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.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spiteri looks to land a left hand but Madison moved out of range nicely.
Madison lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spiteri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Spiteri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Madison kicks off Spiteri and gets to his feet.
Spiteri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Greg Madison has been cut.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Madison's shoulder, as Madison tries to avoid the shot.
Madison misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!

Madison tries to sprawl but Spiteri drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Madison kicks Spiteri off and gets back to his feet.
Spiteri connects with a right hand. Madison shakes it off.
Spiteri wants to clinch but Madison slips to the side
and Madison counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madison counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Spiteri closes the distance and pushes Madison back into the cage.

Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Spiteri cracks Madison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Madison.
Madison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spiteri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madison counters with an outside leg kick.
Madison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Madison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Madison sets himself, and Spiteri steps forward looking for the clinch! Madison avoids it this time.
Madison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a jab to Madison's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Madison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Madison's cut.
That's time! Madison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spiteri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spiteri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madison counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Spiteri takes the fight into the clinch.
Madison letting Spiteri take a breather here.

Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiteri shoots in but no luck this time.
Spiteri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Madison with a body shot.
Madison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spiteri misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Madison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madison.
Spiteri tests Madison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spiteri shoots in but Madison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Spiteri looks to move away, Madison throws a big counter combo but Spiteri just gets out of the way.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri defending well as Madison loads up on a big left hand.
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Greg Madison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Spiteri misses.
Dave Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madison throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Madison misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madison tries to move into range but Spiteri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Madison ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greg Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Spiteri.
Spiteri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Madison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madison. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri with a jab.
Spiteri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Madison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spiteri throws a head kick that misses.
Madison avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Spiteri

and Madison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madison.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spiteri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.

Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Spiteri clinches with his opponent.

Madison manages to break the clinch.
Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madison swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiteri.

Spiteri gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madison is looking to reverse the position.
Spiteri is chipping away with strikes.
Madison stops Spiteri from passing to mount.
Madison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Madison is trying to control Spiteri's posture but Spiteri avoids it.
Greg Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spiteri asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison is looking for a sweep.
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.
The cut man is working on Greg Madison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Spiteri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Madison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Madison as Spiteri shoots in.
Spiteri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madison swivels and escapes.
Greg Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Spiteri.

Spiteri closes the distance and clinches.
Spiteri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madison is defending well for now.

Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri wants to slow Madison down by chopping away at his legs.
Madison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Madison punishes Spiteri's body with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spiteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Spiteri tenderised Madison's leg. Madison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Madison there.

Madison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spiteri postures up and lands a big shot to Madison's brow.
Madison has momentary wrist control but Spiteri slips an elbow through the middle.
Spiteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spiteri.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spiteri is controlling him.
Madison controlling the position.
Spiteri cracks Madison with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri landing with the ground and pound.

Madison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A right hand to the body from Madison.
Madison dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.

Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri moves out of range as Madison strikes.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri misses with a hook.
Madison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.

Spiteri looking to score a takedown here. Madison is defending well but Spiteri drives through and ends up in Madison's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom.
Spiteri won't allow Madison to sweep him here.
Spiteri looking to pass the guard.
Spiteri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madison controlling the position.
Spiteri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Madison is trying to control the position but Spiteri postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spiteri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spiteri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madison counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri missing with a left hand there. Madison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madison misses with a body shot.
Madison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Madison misses.
Spiteri thuds his right hand into Madison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madison swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Madison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spiteri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Madison.

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 Greg Madison.
I think Madison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Madison!