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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Kanitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri has chosen AC/DC -TNT as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
25 - 3 - 0 |
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183 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Kanitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Spiteri. Spiteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanitz throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanitz throws out the jab.
Kanitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kanitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Kanitz's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kanitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiteri momentarily.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook
and Kanitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kanitz.
Nice straight punches there by Spiteri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spiteri.
Spiteri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kanitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanitz.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spiteri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spiteri checks the leg kick.
Kanitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanitz moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Kanitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon Kanitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanitz.
Spiteri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanitz momentarily.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiteri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri misses with a looping left.
Kanitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Kanitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Spiteri moves out of range as Kanitz strikes.
Kanitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Kanitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Kanitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Kanitz throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Kanitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kanitz misses.
Spiteri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
Kanitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kanitz has managed to clinch.
Kanitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiteri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kanitz working aggressively here.
Kanitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanitz misses with the head strike.
Spiteri can't get the takedown.
Kanitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanitz.
Spiteri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanitz has him pressed against the cage.
Kanitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanitz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanitz.
Kanitz stops a takedown attempt from Spiteri.
Simon Kanitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Spiteri.
Spiteri looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanitz's elbow.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Kanitz lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kanitz.
Kanitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanitz digs a right hand into Spiteri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spiteri's gas tank.
Spiteri goes for a takedown attempt but Kanitz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kanitz clinches.
Kanitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kanitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kanitz can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri wants a takedown but no success here.
Kanitz keeps control of Spiteri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri trying to stall but Kanitz improves his position.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanitz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Kanitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanitz.
Spiteri moves forwards but Kanitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kanitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kanitz is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri dives in and scores a takedown into Kanitz's guard.
Kanitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Kanitz keeps moving.
Kanitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanitz tries to get out of the position.
Spiteri throws a strike but Kanitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
That's time! Kanitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanitz.
A little feinted left hand from Kanitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Kanitz misses.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanitz.
Spiteri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kanitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Kanitz feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Kanitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanitz throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri misses with a double jab.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Kanitz ducked under it nicely.
Kanitz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz misses the jab.
Simon Kanitz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Spiteri misses its intended target.
Kanitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Spiteri. Spiteri gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spiteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanitz throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Kanitz counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Kanitz finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Kanitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kanitz misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Kanitz tries a low kick but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kanitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kanitz.
A cross from Kanitz lands.
Kanitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spiteri digs a good hook to Kanitz's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanitz throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri misses with a hook
and Kanitz counters with a right hand to the body.
Kanitz leaves Spiteri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanitz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spiteri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spiteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Kanitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
Simon Kanitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Spiteri.
Kanitz tries to score with a low kick but Spiteri moves his leg out of the way.
Spiteri has a takedown stuffed.
Spiteri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kanitz counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.
Kanitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spiteri scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Kanitz looks to land a body kick but Spiteri moved away.
Kanitz connects with a crisp jab.
Spiteri throws a hook but Kanitz avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses with a left hand
and Kanitz counters with a thumping low kick.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Kanitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kanitz.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanitz.
Spiteri blocks the body kick.
Kanitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanitz lands a leg kick that knocks Spiteri off balance momentarily.
Spiteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Spiteri.
Kanitz tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Spiteri.
Kanitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Kanitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spiteri is looking to score with low kicks.
Spiteri misses with a wild combination.
Kanitz throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Kanitz finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kanitz. That snapped Spiteri's head back.
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanitz.
Spiteri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spiteri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spiteri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kanitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kanitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Kanitz ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri cracks Kanitz with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanitz misses the target.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanitz counters with a thumping low kick.
Kanitz slips a jab and a cross from Spiteri.
Kanitz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kanitz clinches up with Spiteri and pushes him back against the cage.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanitz controls his hands.
Kanitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kanitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanitz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spiteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri is pushing Kanitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanitz.
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Kanitz.
Spiteri wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Kanitz lands with a left to the head.
Kanitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri tries to work over Kanitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Kanitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Kanitz misses with a body punch.
Kanitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Spiteri.
Kanitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kanitz misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanitz lands a left hand.
Kanitz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spiteri or not.
Kanitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Kanitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Nice body punch from Kanitz - that landed with a thud.
Kanitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Kanitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiteri is rocked!
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanitz finish him?
Kanitz lands a shot to the body.
Spiteri seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Kanitz.
Kanitz tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kanitz - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Kanitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kanitz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spiteri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kanitz is unloading with more strikes now! Spiteri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Kanitz!
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