PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maggot King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellaria's entrance music is Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE. A fine choice. King has chosen IllEvilHater - Maniac Maggot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Maggot King was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dellaria
vs
King

165 cm
37
153 lbs
14 - 22 - 0

165 cm
25
150 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maggot King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a low kick, looking for Dellaria's leg but Dellaria calmly moves out of range.
Dellaria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dellaria.
King lands the left hand.
King throws a body punch but Dellaria moves out of range.
King walks into a jab.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King wants to clinch up but Dellaria keeps it at a distance.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Dellaria moves into range and clinches up with King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Dellaria.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King scores a nice knee to the body.

Dellaria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dellaria moves into the clinch.
Dellaria wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Dellaria tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dellaria is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Dellaria avoids the damage to the body.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dellaria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Dellaria lands a right hand.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dellaria is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King lands with a left to the head.
Dellaria tries for a takedown. No joy.
King misses with an elbow strike.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dellaria blocks it with crossed arms.
King trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Dellaria managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King avoiding damage as Dellaria throws knees to the body.
Dellaria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dellaria avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dellaria throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King tries a knee to the head but Dellaria blocks it.
Dellaria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King lands a right hand.
King missing with knees to the body.
Dellaria blocking some punches.
King tries to work over Dellaria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands with a light punch inside.

Dellaria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tests Dellaria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dellaria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a leg kick but Dellaria moved away.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dellaria.
King blocks a jab.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dellaria misses with an uppercut.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dellaria clinches.
A body shot lands from King.
King tries to work over Dellaria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dellaria.
Dellaria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.

Dellaria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a jab to the head.

Dellaria has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Dellaria.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with some punches.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Dellaria uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellaria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellaria controls his hands.
Dellaria lands a hook to the side of the head.
King has Dellaria pressed against the cage, preventing Dellaria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dellaria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dellaria takes a kick to the side of the head.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King slips a jab from Dellaria.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dellaria.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maggot King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dellaria misses with a body shot.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Dellaria jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dellaria misses with a hook to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dellaria is just out of range.
King throws a low kick but Dellaria avoids it.
Dellaria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dellaria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King digs a good body shot into Dellaria's ribs.
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!
King takes a swing at Dellaria's ribcage but misses.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greg Dellaria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King throws a jab when Dellaria was well out of range.

Dellaria moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dellaria takes an elbow to the temple.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dellaria.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dellaria.
Dellaria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dellaria has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Dellaria uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dellaria breaks the clinch.
Dellaria takes one on the button.
Dellaria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dellaria avoids the head kick by King.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
King tries a knee to the head but Dellaria blocks it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dellaria pulls guard successfully.
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 is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellaria looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellaria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Dellaria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Dellaria is looking for a triangle here but King uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
King is looking to take a break and control but Dellaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dellaria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King working the ground and pound.
Dellaria regains half guard.

Dellaria actively working from the bottom here.
King is looking to advance position but Dellaria won't allow it.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dellaria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dellaria moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King trying to control but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
Dellaria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

King drops back looking for a leg! Dellaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dellaria manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Dellaria's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maggot King 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

King wants to clinch up but Dellaria keeps it at a distance.
Dellaria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dellaria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dellaria blocks an elbow strike from King.
Dellaria avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King misses with some punches.
Dellaria is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maggot King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King lands an elbow just above Dellaria 's eye.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a body punch.
Dellaria avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King connects with a knee to the head.

Dellaria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King with a nice cross.

Dellaria clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dellaria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a body shot.
King needs to keep his hands up - Dellaria had a free shot at his head there.
Dellaria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King misses with a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dellaria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dellaria blocks the elbow strike.
Dellaria pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Dellaria manages to break the clinch.
Dellaria blocks the body kick.
Dellaria wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dellaria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dellaria fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dellaria to score with a decent uppercut.
Dellaria moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dellaria back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dellaria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dellaria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dellaria throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Dellaria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King avoids the head kick by Dellaria.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a front kick aimed at Dellaria's knee but Dellaria avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to bum rush Dellaria with a series of wild strikes but Dellaria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Dellaria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Dellaria.
King lands an elbow that stopped Dellaria in his tracks for a moment.
Dellaria can't break the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Dellaria lands with a right to the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Dellaria.

Dellaria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Dellaria seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Dellaria's head back.
Dellaria checks the leg kick.
Dellaria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dellaria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
As King tries to get set, Dellaria tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dellaria moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body punch.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dellaria managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Dellaria lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Dellaria.
Nice elbow from King.

Dellaria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dellaria connects with a nice looking jab.
Dellaria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King misses with a straight left.
Dellaria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Greg Dellaria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King misses with a body shot.
Dellaria scores with a shot to the body.
Dellaria scores with a shot to the body.
Maggot King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Dellaria moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maggot King.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maggot King!
Maggot King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Greg Dellaria was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.