PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellaria comes into the arena with Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE blaring out of the sound system. Leningrada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Farewell of Slavyanka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dellaria
vs
Leningrada

165 cm
40
143 lbs
17 - 25 - 0

175 cm
48
156 lbs
43 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria dives in for a single leg takedown but Leningrada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dellaria moves away from the strike by Leningrada.
Dellaria dips to his left and cracks Leningrada with an uppercut!
Leningrada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leningrada moves out of range of the body kick.
Dellaria sets himself, and Leningrada steps forward looking for the clinch! Dellaria avoids it this time.
Dellaria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Leningrada stuffs the takedown attempt from Dellaria. Dellaria gets slowly back to his feet.
Leningrada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dellaria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leningrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Dellaria.
Despite the aggression on Leningrada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dellaria staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria leaves Leningrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leningrada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Dellaria takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Dellaria - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria struggles to land a body shot inside as Leningrada controls his hands.
Dellaria can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Dellaria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellaria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leningrada after a bit of a struggle.
Dellaria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Leningrada.
Leningrada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Leningrada.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dellaria.
Leningrada tries to land knees in the clinch but Dellaria avoids the damage to the body.
Leningrada has a couple of punches blocked by Dellaria.
Nice elbow from Dellaria.
Dellaria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leningrada backwards.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Dellaria avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Dellaria tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Dellaria dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dellaria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Dellaria breaks the clinch.
Dellaria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada just misses with a punch to the body.
Dellaria lands a head kick. Leningrada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Leningrada clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dellaria just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leningrada's brow.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellaria controls his hands.
Dellaria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dellaria blocking some punches.
Leningrada blocks a body shot from Dellaria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dellaria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dellaria throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leningrada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leningrada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dellaria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dellaria throws a hook but Leningrada blocks it.
Leningrada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leningrada wants it to stay on the feet.
Leningrada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dellaria.
Dellaria lands with a straight right. Leningrada didn't see that one coming.
Leningrada thows a left - swing and a miss!

Leningrada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Dellaria avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Leningrada.
Dellaria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dellaria is pushing Leningrada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Dellaria as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leningrada backwards.
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!
Dellaria trying to control the position but instead, Leningrada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dellaria into the cage.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leningrada misses with a knee to the head.
Dellaria misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Leningrada fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Dellaria.
Leningrada lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Dellaria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Greg Dellaria will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dellaria lands with a nice body kick.
Dellaria slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dellaria throws a head kick but Leningrada moves out of range.
Leningrada tries to counter with a clinch but Dellaria shakes him off and moves away.
Dellaria cracks Leningrada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leningrada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leningrada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dellaria connects with a right hand. Leningrada shakes it off.
Dellaria defending well as Leningrada loads up on a big left hand.
Leningrada throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dellaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria slips a jab from Leningrada.
Good leg kick by Dellaria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dellaria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dellaria connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leningrada blocks a head kick by Dellaria.
Leningrada appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dellaria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leningrada was covering up waiting for the punch and Dellaria finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Leningrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leningrada trying to keep a closed guard but Dellaria is proving a slippery customer.
Dellaria postures up in Leningrada's guard and throws a big left but Leningrada blocks it.
Leningrada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dellaria controls the pace.
Dellaria is looking to advance position but Leningrada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada prevents Dellaria from getting the reversal.
Leningrada pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dellaria has given up his back here.
Dellaria has hold of Leningrada's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.

Dellaria is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dellaria. Dellaria obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a jab when Dellaria was well out of range.
Dellaria misses with a takedown attempt - Leningrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Dellaria backs off Leningrada throws a huge counter combo but Dellaria manages to avoid it all.
Leningrada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dellaria tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Leningrada misses its intended target.
Leningrada slips a straight right by Dellaria.
Dellaria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leningrada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dellaria throws a shot to the body.
Dellaria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leningrada's head.
Leningrada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dellaria shoots in for a double leg but Leningrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Dellaria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leningrada throws out a loose jab but Dellaria uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dellaria was well out of range. Poor timing from Leningrada.
Dellaria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dellaria has a takedown stuffed.
Dellaria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leningrada. Leningrada obviously looking to wear him down.
Leningrada misses with a head kick.
It appears Dellaria was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leningrada tries to clinch but Dellaria moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leningrada misses with a hook

and Dellaria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leningrada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dellaria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leningrada prevents it.
Leningrada is pressed up against the cage. Dellaria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leningrada down to the mat. Leningrada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leningrada misses with a head kick.
Leningrada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dellaria throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leningrada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Dellaria dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Leningrada tries to clinch but Dellaria moves out of range.
Leningrada blocks a jab.
Leningrada looks to throw the jab but Dellaria is out of range.
Dellaria scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Leningrada.
Dellaria scores with a hook.
Dellaria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leningrada's head backwards.
Leningrada looks to throw the jab but Dellaria is out of range.
Dellaria wants to clinch up but Leningrada keeps it at a distance.
Leningrada wants to counter the offense by Dellaria and move into the clinch position.
Leningrada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leningrada throws a hook but Dellaria avoids it easily.
Leningrada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dellaria swivels and escapes.

Dellaria rushes Leningrada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Dellaria is trying to maintain a safe position but Leningrada gets an underhook and turns Dellaria into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greg Dellaria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dellaria is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leningrada is defending well.
Dellaria can't get the takedown.
Dellaria pushes off an throws an elbow but Leningrada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dellaria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dellaria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dellaria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Dellaria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leningrada pushes Dellaria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Dellaria blocks it.
Dellaria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dellaria misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dellaria just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leningrada's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dellaria throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Leningrada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria has Leningrada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leningrada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dellaria misses with a knee to the head.
Dellaria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Dellaria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Dellaria controls the action.
Leningrada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dellaria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leningrada's elbow.
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dellaria blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dellaria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leningrada blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellaria controls his hands.
Blokada Leningrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dellaria looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Leningrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Dellaria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dellaria misses with a knee to the head.
Leningrada misses with some punches.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leningrada blocks an elbow strike.
Leningrada blocks an elbow strike from Dellaria.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dellaria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dellaria lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dellaria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dellaria prevents a body shot from Leningrada.
Dellaria blocks a body shot from Leningrada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but Dellaria blocks it.
Dellaria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dellaria throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dellaria.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dellaria.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellaria controls his hands.
Dellaria throws an elbow but it misses.
Dellaria lands a body punch.
Dellaria is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dellaria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greg Dellaria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Leningrada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dellaria is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leningrada to the mat. Leningrada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dellaria lands a couple of elbows.

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 Greg Dellaria.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dellaria, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Dellaria!
Greg Dellaria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.