PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 351 p4p, 440 weight class) and Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 58 p4p, 64 weight class). 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.

Fett
vs
Leifsson

180 cm
38
173
31 - 19 - 0

179 cm
29
183
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leifsson is looking to land body kicks.
Leifsson jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Leifsson scores with a nice strike.
Fett blocks the body kick.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leifsson throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leifsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leifsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a double jab
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fett blocks a low kick nicely.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson throws a head kick that Fett semi-blocks.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Leifsson connects with a jab.
Leifsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Leifsson misses
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Settakian Fett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Leifsson misses with a two punch combination.
Leifsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson misses the jab.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Leifsson tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leifsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leifsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leifsson throws a right and a left that Fett avoids nicely.
Fett walks into a jab.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson swinging wildly here.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Fett.

Fett pulls guard successfully.

Fett looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
Fett working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett working a defensive guard here.

Fett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leifsson passes into half guard.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Fett is defending the position.

Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Fett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.

Fett looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fett looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leifsson. Leifsson obviously looking to wear him down.

Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Fett.

Fett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leifsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to land a body kick
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Leifsson.
Leifsson swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fett is out of range and Leifsson settles back down.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leifsson takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fett avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Leifsson lands but Fett takes it in his stride.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Fett moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Leifsson rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.

Fett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Fett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Leifsson pushing down on Fett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fett wants to get back to full guard.
Fett wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fett is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.

Fett is defending against the submission attempts here by Leifsson.
Leifsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Settakian Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fett 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Settakian Fett!
Post fight, Settakian Fett took to the microphone: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.