PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eltato Dealla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Delaney
vs
Dealla

163 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, August Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eltato Dealla!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Delaney really is a fat lump.
Delaney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dealla swivels and escapes.
Dealla lands with a nice combination. Delaney backs away looking to recover.

It looks like August Delaney has been cut.
Dealla pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Delaney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dealla sprawls well initially but Delaney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Delaney prevents Dealla from standing back up.
Dealla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dealla wants to sweep here but Delaney controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dealla is controlling Delaney's posture.
Delaney stops Dealla from standing up.
Delaney throwing strikes from guard but Dealla blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delaney slips a jab and a cross from Dealla.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dealla.
Dealla taking a break here but Delaney is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dealla wants to stand up but Delaney has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delaney is trying to maintain the position but Dealla is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealla trying to control the action but Delaney is working from the bottom.
Dealla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eltato Dealla was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Dealla feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealla tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaney is retaining full guard.
Dealla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dealla's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eltato Dealla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on August Delaney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dealla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Delaney's guard.
Dealla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Delaney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dealla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dealla trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eltato Dealla has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Delaney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dealla!

Delaney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delaney scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney working the head with strikes.
Dealla is looking for a sweep.

Delaney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dealla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dealla is looking to get back to his feet here but Delaney is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dealla's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dealla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Delaney gets his way!
Dealla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dealla is looking to get to half guard.
Dealla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney dominating with strikes here.
Delaney in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dealla is looking to improve his position but Delaney isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

August Delaney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on August Delaney's cut.
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!

Delaney gets caught napping as Dealla dives in and scores a takedown. Delaney manages to retain guard.
Dealla tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaney is retaining full guard.
Dealla throws a strike but Delaney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delaney throws a big elbow that misses.
Delaney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dealla is proving hard to escape from.
Dealla seems keen to control Delaney's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up. August Delaney wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Delaney gets caught napping as Dealla dives in and scores a takedown. Delaney manages to retain guard.
Delaney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealla trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dealla is looking to stand up but Delaney won't let him.
Dealla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dealla throws a strike but Delaney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Delaney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dealla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delaney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dealla wants to control but Delaney is keeping him busy.
Delaney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dealla.
Delaney holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dealla throws a strike aimed at the side of Delaney's head but Delaney avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealla wants to control but Delaney is keeping him busy.
Dealla tries to move to mount but Delaney blocks the move with his legs.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eltato Dealla.

Delaney gets caught napping as Dealla dives in and scores a takedown. Delaney manages to retain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dealla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dealla stands and steps away. Delaney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eltato Dealla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dealla 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eltato Dealla!