PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 795 p4p, 100 weight class) and Ludo Van Veen (ranked 592 p4p, 79 weight class). Van Veen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give it ALL. Settakian Fett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fett
vs
Van Veen

180 cm
27
173 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

185 cm
30
174 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Van Veen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Van Veen throws a front kick aimed at Fett's knee but Fett avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Van Veen lands a lovely overhand right.

Van Veen forces Fett back against the cage and clinches.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Veen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fett is trying to pull guard but Van Veen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fett.

Fett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Fett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Veen defends well.

Fett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Veen passes into half guard.
Fett's coaches at Crassus have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is trying to keep Van Veen in close.

Fett working for a triangle but Van Veen defends it easily.
Fett working a defensive guard here.

Fett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Veen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Veen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Fett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Veen defends well.
Van Veen controls from within his opponent's guard.

Fett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Veen uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Veen happy to just control the position for now.
Fett tries to improve position but can't.
Van Veen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Fett trying to remain calm as Van Veen controls from the top position.
Fett is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Van Veen trying to control the position but Fett is working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Veen blocks a jab.
Van Veen lands a nice hook to Fett's body. Fett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Van Veen's shoulder, as Van Veen tries to avoid the shot.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett thumps Van Veen with a low kick.
Van Veen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Fett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludo Van Veen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Veen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Veen looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Van Veen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.
Fett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Veen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Veen wants to slow Fett down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Veen takes one to the side of the head.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
A big left from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Veen misses with a leg kick
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Veen.
Fett is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Veen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back.
Van Veen throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Veen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
Fett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Veen throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Veen.
Van Veen takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Veen, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Veen - the referee stops the clock and Fett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Veen. Fett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Veen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fett rather than just go for the knockout.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Fett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Veen is just out of range.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett slips under a jab from Van Veen.
Fett throws a leg kick but Van Veen moved away.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Van Veen moved out of range nicely.

Van Veen rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
Fett prevents a body shot from Van Veen.

Fett pulls guard successfully.

Fett has an active guard here but Van Veen has managed to pass into half guard.

Fett looking for submissions off his back.

Fett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Veen from advancing position.

Fett looking for subs from the bottom but Van Veen mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Veen controlling from mount.
Fett wants to hold on but Van Veen pushes him away.
Fett holds of for dear life.
Van Veen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to hold on but Van Veen postures up.
Van Veen controlling the position easily from mount.
Fett tries to lock up and control but Van Veen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Veen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fett is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Van Veen needs to keep his hands up - Fett had a free shot at his head there.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Van Veen throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen throws a big shot that misses.
Van Veen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Van Veen avoids the head kick by Fett.
Van Veen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Veen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Veen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Veen jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Veen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fett looks to throw the jab but Van Veen is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Van Veen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Fett.
Fett scores with a shot to the body.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Fett tests Van Veen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fett lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Van Veen misses.
Fett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Veen to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Van Veen finds it's target.
Van Veen slips a straight right by Fett.
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!
Van Veen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fett lands with a right hand.
Van Veen slips a jab from Fett.
Fett slips a jab from Van Veen.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Veen lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Van Veen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Veen blocks a head kick by Fett.
Van Veen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fett cracks Van Veen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fett misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Van Veen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Veen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Veen just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Van Veen coming out on top.
Fett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Van Veen misses its intended target.
Fett lands a jab to Van Veen's midsection.
Fett moves into range and connects with a jab.

Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Veen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
Van Veen lands with a shot to the body.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Veen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Van Veen.
Van Veen seems to have recovered his senses.
Fett takes a swing at Van Veen's ribcage but misses.
And Van Veen responds with a good body kick, but Fett manages to step out the way in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Veen. That's going to slow Fett down.
Van Veen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Veen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Veen is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fett off the cage and back into range.

Van Veen has Fett up against the cage in a clinch.

Van Veen breaks the clinch.
Van Veen digs a good body shot into Fett's ribs.
Van Veen moves away from the strike by Fett.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Fett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Veen manages to circle out of the way.
Van Veen cracks Fett with a good jab.
Fett avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Veen misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett steps in with a hook that catches Van Veen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fett follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Van Veen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett!
An intense looking Settakian Fett took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.