PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring It. Dellaria has chosen Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE as his entrance music. Nycky Downtime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Downtime
vs
Dellaria

176 cm
39
159 lbs
34 - 33 - 2

165 cm
39
143 lbs
15 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 34 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria wants to clinch up but Downtime keeps it at a distance.
Downtime tried to counter with a leg kick but Dellaria avoided it.
Downtime moves out of range of the strikes.
Dellaria has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dellaria misses with a low kick.
Dellaria missing with a left hand there. Downtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Downtime throws a big counter combination but Dellaria scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dellaria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dellaria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dellaria shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Downtime's guard.
Dellaria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Downtime working a defensive guard here.
Downtime wants to sweep but no luck.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Dellaria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dellaria works to advance to full mount. Downtime defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dellaria looking to control but Downtime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dellaria is trying to control here but Downtime has managed to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Downtime has one foot on Dellaria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Downtime is predictable there
and Dellaria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downtime throws out a powerful jab.
Dellaria shoots in looking for a takedown. Downtime tries to sprawl out of it but Dellaria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downtime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downtime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dellaria looks to land a right hand but Downtime moved out of range.
Downtime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Downtime, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downtime avoids a kick to the body.
Downtime is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dellaria missing with a left hand there. Downtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dellaria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Downtime has time to react.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellaria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dellaria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downtime cracks Dellaria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dellaria checks a leg kick.
Dellaria dives in for a single leg takedown but Downtime sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Downtime tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
Dellaria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Downtime's waist but Downtime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dellaria off to one side.
Downtime misses with a body shot.
Downtime throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Dellaria is rocked!
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downtime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downtime throwing a counter right hand but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Dellaria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downtime moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dellaria.
Dellaria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Downtime in his tracks.
Dellaria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Downtime tries a low kick but Dellaria avoids it.
Downtime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downtime dodges the punch combination from Dellaria.
Downtime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dellaria misses with a hook
and Downtime counters with a series of strikes. Dellaria will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dellaria just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nycky Downtime dominated that round.
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.

Dellaria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Downtime pinned against the cage. Downtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Downtime throws a big shot that misses.
Dellaria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dellaria is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good shot there by Dellaria.
Downtime tries to move into range but Dellaria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Downtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dellaria is out of range and Downtime settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Downtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dellaria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Downtime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dellaria thinking.
Downtime throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dellaria.
Dellaria checks a leg kick.
Downtime thumps Dellaria with a low kick.
Downtime tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dellaria steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Downtime.
Downtime moves out of range as Dellaria throws a body kick.
Dellaria closes the distance but Downtime moves to the side
and Downtime counters with a big head kick but Dellaria shrugs it off.
Dellaria is still on wobbly legs! Can Downtime finish him?

Dellaria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dellaria showed some decent athleticism there.
Dellaria seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is looking for a sweep. Dellaria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dellaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downtime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downtime trying to control here.
Dellaria not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Downtime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dellaria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dellaria lands an overhand right.
Downtime shoots in for a double leg but Dellaria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downtime misses with a few strikes there.
Dellaria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dellaria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria misses with the combination.

Dellaria shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Downtime's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtime is on top in guard.

Dellaria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downtime looking to pass the guard.
Dellaria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downtime controls the pace.

Dellaria has his feet on Downtime's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Greg Dellaria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dellaria changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Downtime looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dellaria trying to control the action but Downtime is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime looks to move to half guard but instead Dellaria has passed into mount! Damn!
Dellaria controlling his opponent.
Dellaria manages to capitalize on a mistake by Downtime to take his back!
Dellaria connects with a big shot to the side of Downtime's head.
Dellaria lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dellaria controls the action.

Dellaria tightening his grip on Downtime, looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtime rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Downtime wants to get back to his feet.

Downtime looking for submissions off his back.
Dellaria wants to take a breather but Downtime is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime wants to improve his position but Dellaria is controlling well.
Dellaria wants to free his trapped foot but Downtime is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dellaria is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Greg Dellaria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Downtime, not yet.

Downtime had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dellaria defends it easily.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Downtime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dellaria's guard.

Downtime wants to pass the guard but Dellaria is keeping the position.
Dellaria is looking to stand up but Downtime isn't so interested in that idea.
Dellaria trying to keep a closed guard but Downtime is proving a slippery customer.
Downtime trying to control but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dellaria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dellaria holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Dellaria.
I think Dellaria 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dellaria!
An intense looking Greg Dellaria took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Gar Logan I want another go round....split decisions don't sit well. '.