PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jens Kylling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kylling comes to the cage accompanied by Agonoize - Bäng Bäng Goodbye . Dellaria has chosen Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kylling
vs
Dellaria

186 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

165 cm
39
143 lbs
16 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jens Kylling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kylling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Dellaria. Beautiful body shot.
Kylling misses with a two punch combination.
Jens Kylling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellaria throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kylling misses.
Kylling tries to clinch up

and Dellaria counters with a takedown into side control.

Kylling sneaks out the side door and pushes Dellaria away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kylling lands with a slapping head kick.

Dellaria is rocked!
Kylling throws a sloppy head kick and Dellaria moves out of range easily.
Dellaria is still on wobbly legs! Can Kylling finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Dellaria there.
Kylling seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kylling tries to land a leg kick but Dellaria saw it coming and moves away.
Dellaria avoids the body shot from Kylling.
Dellaria wants to counter the offense by Kylling and move into the clinch position.
Dellaria seems to have recovered his senses.
Kylling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dellaria.

Dellaria looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kylling!
Dellaria trying to control the action but Kylling is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kylling is trying to get back to half guard.
Dellaria controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kylling struggling a bit here.
Kylling is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kylling is pushing Dellaria's head away, looking to escape. Dellaria manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Kylling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kylling is letting Dellaria control him for a moment.
Kylling tries to buck Dellaria off but Dellaria is having none of it.
Dellaria trying to control the action but Kylling is working from the bottom.

Dellaria wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kylling, who protects the arm well.
Kylling is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria controls the position from side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kylling clinches up with Dellaria and pushes him back against the cage.
Kylling missing with knees to the body.
Kylling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dellaria.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dellaria.
Dellaria looking for a takedown.
Kylling misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kylling.
Kylling lands a nice knee to the body.
Kylling utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kylling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria lands a right hand.
Dellaria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kylling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dellaria avoids it.
Dellaria avoiding damage as Kylling throws knees to the body.
Kylling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dellaria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kylling is defending well for now.
Dellaria can't get the takedown.
Dellaria misses with a punch to the body.
Dellaria lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kylling pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Dellaria has picked Kylling up - he's going for a ride! Dellaria dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dellaria wants to free his trapped foot but Kylling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kylling is refusing to be controlled, as Dellaria sits in half guard.
Kylling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dellaria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Kylling dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dellaria misses the jab.
Kylling lands a leg kick that knocks Dellaria off balance momentarily.
Kylling scores with a leg kick.
Kylling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dellaria.
Kylling throws an overhand right that lands on Dellaria's shoulder, as Dellaria tries to avoid the shot.
Dellaria throws a head kick that Kylling semi-blocks.

Dellaria shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dellaria was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kylling struggling a bit here.
Dellaria controls the position.
Kylling tries to bench press Dellaria off him but Dellaria keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Dellaria seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dellaria misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kylling wants to get back to his feet.
Dellaria tries to advance to mount but Kylling denies him.
Kylling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kylling is working hard here to advance position.
Kylling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Kylling is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kylling is trying to control. Dellaria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kylling wants to take a breather but Dellaria is having none of it.
Kylling trying to mount his opponent but Dellaria defends it.
Dellaria wants to get back to full guard.
Dellaria has his hands clasped together around Kylling's back. He's all about the action.
Jens Kylling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kylling trying to control the action but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria strikes from the bottom but Kylling passes into mount!
Kylling looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kylling has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dellaria's face.
Dellaria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kylling controlling the pace for now.
Dellaria is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kylling controlling from mount.
Kylling dominating with strikes here.
Dellaria tries to reverse the position but Kylling maintains control.
Kylling content just to control the position here.
Kylling lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellaria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kylling controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Kylling dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dellaria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kylling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kylling throws a body punch but Dellaria moves out of range.
Kylling 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.
Kylling throws a leg kick but Dellaria checks it.
Dellaria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kylling.
A punch lands to the side of Dellaria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kylling throws an off balance right hand
and Dellaria counters with a nice body shot.
Kylling is looking to chop away at Dellaria's legs.
Kylling sets himself, and Dellaria steps forward looking for the clinch! Kylling avoids it this time.
Dellaria swats away the attempt to clinch by Kylling.
Kylling misses with a low kick.
Dellaria wants to counter the offense by Kylling and move into the clinch position.
Kylling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Dellaria defending well as Kylling loads up on a big left hand.
Kylling connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria staying out of range there.
Dellaria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dellaria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dellaria defending well as Kylling loads up on a big left hand.
Dellaria throws a sloppy head kick and Kylling moves out of range easily.
Kylling takes a swing at Dellaria's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria throws a sloppy head kick and Kylling moves out of range easily.
Kylling looks to throw the jab but Dellaria is out of range.
Dellaria steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kylling.
Dellaria avoids the body shot from Kylling.
Kylling misses the jab.
Kylling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kylling is looking to clinch but Dellaria is avoiding it.
Dellaria thows a left - swing and a miss!

Dellaria looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kylling has one foot on Dellaria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dellaria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kylling manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kylling throws a hook to the side of Dellaria's head but Dellaria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dellaria looks to land a right hand but Kylling moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Dellaria.
Dellaria fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kylling.
Dellaria lands a head kick!
Kylling tries to clinch but Dellaria moves away
and Dellaria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kylling. Dellaria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dellaria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kylling fails to land with a series of punches.
Dellaria misses with an uppercut.
Kylling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dellaria's sensitive parts.
Dellaria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jens Kylling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kylling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dellaria checks it well.
Dellaria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kylling tries to clinch up.
Kylling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kylling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dellaria can do to turn this around?
Dellaria throws a wild body kick that Kylling sees coming a mile off.

Kylling clinches up with Dellaria and pushes him back against the cage.
Kylling creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kylling missing with knees to the body.
Kylling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dellaria.
Dellaria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kylling tries to land knees in the clinch but Dellaria avoids the damage to the body.
Kylling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dellaria.
Jens Kylling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kylling misses with an elbow over the top.
Dellaria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dellaria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kylling is keeping busy.
Jens Kylling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dellaria throws an elbow but it misses.
Dellaria can't find room to land a body shot as Kylling controls the action.
Dellaria digs a right hand into Kylling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kylling's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria tries to land knees in the clinch but Kylling avoids the damage to the body.
Dellaria wants a takedown but no success here.
Dellaria misses with the head strike.
Dellaria tries to throw a body punch but Kylling avoids it by throwing Dellaria back against the cage.
Kylling blocks an elbow strike from Dellaria.
Greg Dellaria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dellaria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kylling creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dellaria can't find room to land a body shot as Kylling controls the action.
Dellaria tries to work over Kylling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dellaria has a couple of punches blocked by Kylling.

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 Jens Kylling.
Well Kylling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Kylling!
Jens Kylling made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
Greg Dellaria spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.