PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 1550 p4p, 1877 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 210 p4p, 252 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Peterson
vs
Fadda Jr

180 cm
41
180
36 - 26 - 1

185 cm
32
175
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fadda Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Peterson clinches up with Fadda Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Fadda Jr lands a body punch.
Fadda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fadda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands an uppercut.

Fadda Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fadda Jr misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadda Jr throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fadda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fadda Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peterson rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fadda Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fadda Jr.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Fadda Jr lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Fadda Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fadda Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Fadda Jr lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Fadda Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson blocks the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr controlling the position well.
Peterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr keeping control of the position.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson is thwarting Fadda Jr's attempts to control the position.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fadda Jr trying to control here.
Fadda Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Peterson is nestled in close to Fadda Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fadda Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Peterson working Fadda Jr over with strikes.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
Fadda Jr gets full guard.

Peterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fadda Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fadda Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Fadda Jr connects with the punch.
Fadda Jr slips a straight right by Peterson.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping right.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Fadda Jr is quick to defend against it.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fadda Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Fadda Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Fadda Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fadda Jr is working Peterson over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fadda Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fadda Jr.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadda Jr.

Fadda Jr gets control of Peterson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fadda Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fadda Jr controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Fadda Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fadda Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Peterson postures up and lands a big shot to Fadda Jr's brow.
Peterson stands up over Fadda Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Fadda Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fadda Jr trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fadda Jr controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.

Fadda Jr working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
Fadda Jr working a defensive guard here.
Fadda Jr has control of Peterson's left arm, preventing Peterson from doing any damage.
Fadda Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson stands up over Fadda Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fadda Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fadda Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Fadda Jr from controlling successfully.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Fadda Jr postures up.
Fadda Jr wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Fadda Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fadda Jr lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming.
Peterson cracks Fadda Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fadda Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fadda Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fadda Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peterson's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab from Peterson.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson fails to land the takedown.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fadda Jr sprawls and moves away.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Fadda Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Fadda Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Fadda Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Fadda Jr as Peterson shoots in.
Fadda Jr cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab.
Peterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fadda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fadda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Fadda Jr.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fadda Jr!
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Nice shot by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fadda Jr cracks Peterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fadda Jr connects with the punch.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson shoots in but Fadda Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Fadda Jr is quick to defend against it.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Peterson looking to score a takedown here. Fadda Jr is defending well but Peterson drives through and ends up in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peterson cracks Fadda Jr with a solid left hand.
Peterson won't allow Fadda Jr to sweep him here.
Peterson cracks Fadda Jr with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fadda Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
A less than humble Oswaldo Fadda Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.