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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 245 p4p, 538 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 39 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm 34 173 25 - 16 - 0 |
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180 cm 32 169 20 - 10 - 2 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range. Duranto throws a leg kick but Fett checks it. Fett avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Duranto tries to get set, Fett tries to push him back and clinch up but Duranto manages to avoid the attempt. Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett misses with a low kick. Duranto throws a head kick that half lands.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Duranto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fett is out of range. Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Duranto avoids the head kick by Fett.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett. Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Fett manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duranto's hands. Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto. A solid leg kick lands there for Duranto.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Fett had a free shot at his head there. Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot. Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily. Fett throws a leg kick but Duranto checks it. Fett looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range. Fett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fett lands with a slapping head kick. Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duranto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Duranto throws a low kick but Fett moves out of range easily. Duranto walks into a stiff left hand from Fett. Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett. Crunch! Duranto slams his shin into Fett's torso. 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! Fett missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Duranto motions for Fett to come forward. Duranto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Duranto connects with a solid leg kick. Duranto wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fett throws a wild body kick that Duranto sees coming a mile off. Duranto rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage. Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice cross by Fett. Duranto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fett - that will leave a mark!
Duranto lands with a straight right. Fett didn't see that one coming. Fett takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses. Fett throws a body kick that misses. Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Fett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto. Fett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duranto. Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Fett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Duranto swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fett throws a quick inside leg kick. Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett. Duranto scores with a punch to the head. A bone on bone clash there as Fett blocks the leg kick.
Fett misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duranto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good leg kick by Fett. Duranto connects with a solid leg kick. Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fett tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Fett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Fett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duranto in his tracks. Fett tries to land a front kick but Duranto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Duranto thinks about the counter body kick. Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Good exchange - Fett coming out on top. Fett throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it. Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. Duranto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto lands an overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Fett 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 swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there. Fett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duranto has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet. Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Duranto throws a head kick that misses. Duranto moves out of range of the strikes. Fett connects with a crisp jab. Fett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto. Duranto slips a jab from Fett. Duranto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fett. Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett. Duranto checks a leg kick. Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duranto slips under a jab from Fett. Duranto misses with a leg kick enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab. Duranto looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range. Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Duranto misses with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet. 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 Settakian Fett will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Duranto closes the distance looking to clinch and Fett counters with a lovely shot to the body. Duranto throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fett lands with an uppercut that bounces Duranto off the cage and back into range. Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fett checks a leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A clash of legs there as Fett blocks the low kick. Duranto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duranto throws a low kick but Fett moves out of range easily. Fett throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duranto wants to slow Fett down by chopping away at his legs. Fett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Duranto manages to circle out of the way. Fett misses with a hook
letting Duranto counter with a right hand. Duranto misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming. Settakian Fett is winning the standup battle so far. Fett throws a leg kick and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Duranto lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fett misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fett throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range. Duranto throws a counter combo. Fett works the jab nicely. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duranto - the referee stops the clock and Fett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duranto. Fett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it. Duranto takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target. Duranto only half commits to the counter leg kick. Fett looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely. Duranto moves out of range of the strikes. Duranto is looking to land body kicks. Fett with a hook. Fett throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Duranto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Duranto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duranto with a nice calf kick. Duranto misses with a low kick as Fett jumps back. Fett throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily. Fett ducks under a wild hook from Duranto. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Fett. Duranto throws a low kick but Fett avoids it. As Duranto tries to get set, Fett tries to push him back and clinch up but Duranto manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duranto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Duranto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett. Fett takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses. Fett defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand. Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duranto cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs. Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Fett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Duranto cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Duranto moves away from the strike by Fett. Duranto looks to land a body kick but Fett moved away. Fett cracks Duranto with a good jab. Duranto scores with a punch to the head. Fett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fett works Duranto's body with a nice hook. Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett. Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duranto swings away with a leg kick that misses. Duranto digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Duranto is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks. Duranto checks the leg kick. Duranto wants to land a leg kick but Fett is out of range. Fett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Duranto lands with an overhand left. Duranto slips a straight right by Fett. Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett. Fett checks the leg kick. Fett throws a solid leg kick but Duranto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett. Fett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duranto throws out the jab. Fett moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto. Fett swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Fett throws a hook but Duranto blocks it. Duranto feints a counter leg kick. Fett lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duranto tries a low kick but Fett avoids it. Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Fett. Duranto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Duranto takes one to the side of the head.
Duranto connects with a nice looking jab.
Duranto is looking to clinch. A jab lands there for Fett. Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett thows a leg kick but Duranto checks it and Duranto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fett's knee momentarily. A nice leg kick from Duranto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Fett.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range. Duranto is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way. Duranto throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it. Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick. Duranto clinches up against the cage. Fett jumps guard but Duranto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round! Fett blocks a head kick by Duranto.
Duranto slips under a jab from Fett. Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch. Duranto lands a left hand.
Fett gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fett manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duranto's guard. Fett looking to pass the guard. Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Duranto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Duranto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Duranto. Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Duranto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Duranto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Fett is looking for a sweep. Duranto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Duranto controlling the pace. Fett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Duranto is stalling in the full guard. Fett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duranto defends it easily. Duranto is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Duranto throws a leg kick but Fett checks it. Duranto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Duranto lands a leg kick that knocks Fett off balance momentarily. Fett defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand. Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it. Fett misses with a wild combination.
Duranto rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage. Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Duranto lands with a short shot to the head. Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fett manages to pull guard.
Fett has his foot on Duranto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duranto works his way back into a safe position though. Fett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duranto defends well.
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 Settakian Fett. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Settakian Fett! Post fight, Settakian Fett stared into the camera and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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