PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 1289 p4p, 976 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 174 p4p, 135 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fadda Jr
vs
Sinclair

185 cm
32
175
9 - 3 - 0

179 cm
35
182
24 - 13 - 3

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fadda Jr defends it well.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sinclair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sinclair's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fadda Jr throws a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut

and Sinclair counters with a single leg into guard. Fadda Jr didn't expect that.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
Fadda Jr looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sinclair being controlled here momentarily.
Fadda Jr keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda Jr has wrist control.
Fadda Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fadda Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Fadda Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sinclair escapes and throws Fadda Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fadda Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sinclair trying to mount his opponent but Fadda Jr defends it.
Sinclair slows the pace down in half guard.
Sinclair prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.
Sinclair is keen to just control but Fadda Jr is a slippery customer.
Fadda Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
Sinclair is thwarting Fadda Jr's attempts to control the position.
Fadda Jr tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
Sinclair passes to side control.
Fadda Jr is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Sinclair crashes against the mat.
Sinclair working away.
Fadda Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sinclair's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sinclair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fadda Jr's head.
Sinclair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sinclair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fadda Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but Fadda Jr defending well.
Fadda Jr is looking to improve his position.

Fadda Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinclair.
Sinclair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Fadda Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but Fadda Jr defending well.
Fadda Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sinclair is very close to passing his half guard.

Sinclair is looking for a kimura but Fadda Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sinclair to get the leverage.
Sinclair is trying to control. Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.

Fadda Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sinclair passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sinclair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Sinclair throws a fast counter high kick but Fadda Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sinclair connects with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr tries to move into range but Sinclair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sinclair defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Fadda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Sinclair throws a body kick.
Sinclair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sinclair ducks right into an uppercut from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range nicely.
Fadda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sinclair lands with a good body shot.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
The crowd cheers as Sinclair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fadda Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Fadda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair throws out a leg kick but Fadda Jr moves out of range and Sinclair only half commits.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to the head.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
It looked like Fadda Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fadda Jr tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinclair's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinclair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair scores with a three punch combo!
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinclair.
Fadda Jr blocks the body kick.
Sinclair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fadda Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Fadda Jr avoids it well.
Sinclair connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fadda Jr's hands.
Fadda Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sinclair throws a lazy uppercut
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sinclair throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fadda Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Sinclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fadda Jr lands a body shot.
Sinclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sinclair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sinclair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Fadda Jr slips the punch.
Sinclair throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair throws a counter combo.
Fadda Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr connects with a single shot there.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Sinclair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fadda Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadda Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sinclair throws a leg kick
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sinclair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fadda Jr needs to keep his hands up - Sinclair had a free shot at his head there.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Fadda Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Fadda Jr also avoids with ease.
Sinclair looks to throw the jab but Fadda Jr is out of range.
Sinclair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fadda Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinclair's head.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the head.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Fadda Jr avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Sinclair throws a body kick.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
A combination from Fadda Jr does no damage.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinclair is looking to slow Fadda Jr down with leg kicks.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Fadda Jr avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr blocks it well.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Fadda Jr looks to land a combination but Sinclair avoids it well.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Fadda Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr cracks a nice hook into Sinclair's ribs.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sinclair fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fadda Jr on the side of the head.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fadda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair dips to his left and cracks Fadda Jr with an uppercut!
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Sinclair is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinclair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair throws out a leg kick but Fadda Jr moves out of range and Sinclair only half commits.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Fadda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Sinclair misses its intended target.
Sinclair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fadda Jr checks it well.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Fadda Jr avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Sinclair with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sinclair is predictable there
and Fadda Jr counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr dips to his left and cracks Sinclair with an uppercut!
Sinclair walks into a straight right hand from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadda Jr is just out of range.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sinclair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fadda Jr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.