PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gar Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellaria comes into the arena with Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE blaring out of the sound system. Greg Dellaria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gar Logan's chin.

Dellaria
vs
Logan

165 cm
38
155 lbs
14 - 23 - 0

173 cm
35
150 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Gar Logan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria misses with a straight right.
Logan avoids the body shot from Dellaria.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Logan throws a right hand that Dellaria ducks under and follows up with a left that Dellaria also avoids with ease.
Dellaria appears to be looking for a big counter.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dellaria.
Dellaria swinging wildly here.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dellaria.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dellaria!

It looks like Gar Logan has been cut.
Logan tries to land a front kick but Dellaria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellaria avoids the head kick by Logan.

Dellaria has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Dellaria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Logan pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Dellaria has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dellaria throws a head kick that misses.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellaria throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease.
Dellaria takes one to the side of the head.
Dellaria throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan throws a head kick but Dellaria moves out of range.
Logan slips a jab from Dellaria.
Logan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Dellaria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dellaria is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Dellaria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Dellaria lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dellaria walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan slips a jab from Dellaria.
Dellaria looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Dellaria avoids the body shot from Logan.
Dellaria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dellaria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Dellaria ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Dellaria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick from Dellaria.
Logan slips under a jab from Dellaria.
Dellaria punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dellaria wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dellaria has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Dellaria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Logan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dellaria is defending well for now.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Dellaria managing to block the knees to the body from Logan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dellaria.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan.
Dellaria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dellaria blocks an elbow strike from Logan.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dellaria tries to score a body lock takedown but Logan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Logan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dellaria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dellaria's defenses.
Nice elbow from Logan.
A short right from Logan on the inside.
Logan wants to take the fight to the mat but Dellaria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dellaria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan is looking to land body kicks.
Dellaria throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Dellaria scores with a shot to the body.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Logan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dellaria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Dellaria is out of range.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dellaria defends it nicely.
Dellaria connects with a body shot that sends Logan's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dellaria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gar Logan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gar Logan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dellaria misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dellaria. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dellaria swings widly with a right hand
and Dellaria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dellaria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dellaria is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Logan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Logan misses with a two punch combination.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dellaria has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Logan.
Dellaria is looking to wear down Logan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dellaria moves out of range of the body kick from Logan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Logan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dellaria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dellaria tries to clinch up.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dellaria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Dellaria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dellaria with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dellaria was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Dellaria misses with a straight right.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Dellaria wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dellaria lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Logan backs up against the cage.
Dellaria walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dellaria.
Dellaria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dellaria throws a head kick that misses.
Logan throws a right hand that Dellaria ducks under and follows up with a left that Dellaria also avoids with ease.
Dellaria missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan scores with a hook.
Dellaria throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dellaria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Dellaria was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dellaria throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
As Dellaria backs off Logan throws a huge counter combo but Dellaria manages to avoid it all.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dellaria.
Logan throws a leg kick but Dellaria sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Logan. That snapped Dellaria's head back.
Logan swinging wildly here.
Logan misses with an uppercut.

Dellaria has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dellaria is defending well for now.
Dellaria avoids a wild elbow strike from Logan.
Logan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gar Logan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Logan misses with some punches.
Dellaria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Logan to work.
Dellaria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Logan blocks it with crossed arms.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dellaria's defenses.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Logan lands an elbow inside.

Dellaria is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dellaria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greg Dellaria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dellaria blocks the body kick.
Dellaria swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dellaria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Dellaria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logan, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Logan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dellaria's brow.
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Dellaria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Dellaria breaks the clinch.
Dellaria moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dellaria misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gar Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gar Logan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Logan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dellaria is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Logan to the mat. Logan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dellaria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Dellaria drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Logan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dellaria has Logan in his guard.

Logan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellaria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Logan off and has taken his back!

Dellaria looking for the choke but no joy.
Logan turns into Dellaria and is now in his guard.
Dellaria keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.

Dellaria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dellaria keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dellaria is retaining full guard.
Dellaria looking for a sweep. Not yet Dellaria, not yet.
Logan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Logan trying to control but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
Dellaria is striking but Logan is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dellaria has a hand on Logan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Logan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dellaria tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Logan has taken his back.
Logan tries to get the hooks in deep but Dellaria pushed the leg off.
Gar Logan has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is trying to break free.
What can Dellaria do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is hanging on to Dellaria's back as he tries to escape.
Logan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dellaria trying to control the hands but Logan breaks the grip.

Logan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Logan doesn't have the hooks in and Dellaria manages to turn into his guard.
Dellaria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Gar Logan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dellaria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeping full guard, as Dellaria tries to pass.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dellaria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greg Dellaria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dellaria trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellaria works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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.
I think Logan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gar Logan!
Gar Logan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Royal Clothing Company (Laundry Available) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Greg Dellaria spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.