PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitteri comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget. The key to victory for Sean Spitteri has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spitteri
vs
Henderson

190 cm
24
199 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)
ANABOLIC **160**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Spitteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spitteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.

Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson trying to control but Spitteri is working from the bottom.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spitteri kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Spitteri wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Spitteri.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Henderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spitteri misses with a few strikes there.
Spitteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.

Spitteri forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.

Spitteri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spitteri keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Henderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitteri's waist but Spitteri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Spitteri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spitteri doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Spitteri throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Spitteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spitteri tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Spitteri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spitteri throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spitteri enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spitteri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spitteri wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control. Spitteri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spitteri wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson is keen to just control but Spitteri is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Henderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spitteri tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Sean Spitteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spitteri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Spitteri thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Spitteri.
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Spitteri which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in but Spitteri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean Spitteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Henderson.
Spitteri connects with a high kick.

Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Spitteri prevents Henderson from moving into mount.
Henderson wants to control but Spitteri is keeping him busy.
Spitteri is looking for a sweep.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spitteri keeps working.
Spitteri is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Spitteri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Spitteri which made him look bad.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spitteri avoids it really well and circles away.

Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spitteri to the ground. Henderson is now in Spitteri's guard.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Spitteri is retaining full guard.
Spitteri looking to control.
Spitteri is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Spitteri trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sean Spitteri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spitteri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Spitteri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri is looking for a sweep.
Spitteri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henderson.
Don Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spitteri controls the position for a moment.
Henderson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Spitteri.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Spitteri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spitteri is letting Henderson control him for a moment.

Henderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spitteri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henderson's guard! Nice work there by Spitteri!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spitteri postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.

Spitteri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spitteri has Henderson in his guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spitteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson won't allow Spitteri to get back to his feet.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Henderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spitteri slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sean Spitteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Henderson.
Spitteri works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Spitteri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Spitteri scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spitteri shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spitteri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson dives in and grabs Spitteri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spitteri pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spitteri lands a high kick!

Spitteri closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Spitteri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spitteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri leaning against his opponent.
Spitteri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henderson is keeping busy.

Spitteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Henderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henderson lands in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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 Sean Spitteri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spitteri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Spitteri sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spitteri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Spitteri.
Spitteri misses with a wild body shot.
Spitteri misses with the combination.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sean Spitteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Henderson.
Spitteri tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spitteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
You can see the frustration on Spitteri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri is looking for a sweep.
Henderson trying to control the action but Spitteri is working from the bottom.
Spitteri prevents Henderson from moving into mount.
Spitteri is trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson tries to move to mount but Spitteri blocks the move with his legs.
Henderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spitteri connects with a jab.

Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Spitteri's guard.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spitteri controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spitteri keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Spitteri is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Spitteri keeps moving.
Spitteri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spitteri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spitteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spitteri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Spitteri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spitteri throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson shoots in but Spitteri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Spitteri there.
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!
Spitteri has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Spitteri works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Sean Spitteri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spitteri is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Spitteri circles away and we're back to standing.

Spitteri takes the fight into the clinch.
Spitteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spitteri has Henderson pushed against the cage.

Spitteri breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Spitteri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Spitteri is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Spitteri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spitteri 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sean Spitteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Spitteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.