PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soprano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sopranos Theme Song. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Soprano
vs
Peterson

175 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.
Forbidden Apple

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sid Peterson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Soprano sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Peterson gets a takedown into half guard.

Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soprano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soprano has a closed guard, preventing Peterson from standing up.
Soprano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peterson cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soprano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands some strikes from the bottom.
Soprano postures up.
Soprano is looking to advance position but Peterson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson lands a heavy elbow.
Peterson cracks Soprano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Soprano is bucking up trying to escape but Peterson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soprano gets back to half guard.

Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Soprano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Peterson blocks the strikes from Soprano.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soprano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson winds up and cracks Soprano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Soprano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Peterson winds up and cracks Soprano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Soprano is working away.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Soprano's hands, connecting with Soprano's forehead.
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!

Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.
Soprano is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.

Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Peterson stands and steps away. Soprano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peterson fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.

Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Peterson decides to stand back up. Peterson steps back and let's Soprano get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Peterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soprano doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterson prevents Soprano from improving his position.
Peterson winds up and cracks Soprano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soprano has a hand on Peterson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peterson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Soprano is in a horrible position here. Peterson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Peterson landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Soprano is in trouble!
Soprano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Peterson digs a good hook to Soprano's body.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Peterson avoids it well.
Soprano fails to land with a series of punches.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson catches Soprano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soprano at a distance.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.

Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Soprano is working an open guard so Peterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donk. Peterson catches Soprano right on the button with a cross.

Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Soprano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Soprano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Soprano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peterson gets to mount! Soprano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Peterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount.
Peterson scoring with strikes but Soprano is staying in there.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Soprano can't escape the position.
Peterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soprano is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano is bucking up trying to escape but Peterson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peterson lands a big elbow.
Peterson looking to finish Soprano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soprano!
Peterson working Soprano over with strikes here.
Peterson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Peterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peterson prevents Soprano from getting the reversal.
Peterson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soprano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soprano is in a horrible position here. Peterson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peterson is landing with some decent strikes but Soprano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peterson scoring with strikes but Soprano is staying in there.
Peterson with a couple of short strikes.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working Soprano over with strikes here.
Peterson landing shots from mount.
Peterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Soprano is trying desperately to improve position.
Peterson looking to finish Soprano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soprano!
The referee warns Soprano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soprano is looking to escape.
Soprano is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano tries to buck Peterson off but he can't manage it.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Soprano is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peterson.
Peterson scoring with punches and elbows.
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soprano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sid Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
Soprano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Soprano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peterson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soprano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peterson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soprano looks a forlorn figure.
Peterson scoring with strikes but Soprano is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson blocks Soprano's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Peterson with shots to the head and body - Soprano looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Peterson.
Soprano is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peterson working Soprano over with strikes here.
Peterson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soprano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson with a couple of short strikes.
Peterson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Peterson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soprano?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peterson breaks from Soprano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Peterson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soprano taking shots to the head.
Soprano is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peterson working Soprano over with strikes here.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sid Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soprano taking shots to the head.

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.
Soprano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Soprano is in trouble!
Peterson unloading with bombs!
Peterson landing strikes from the mount.
Peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soprano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soprano throwing hammer fists to the chest of Peterson. What's that going to do exactly?
Peterson with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Joey Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Soprano is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Peterson!