PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Del Monte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Del Monte
vs
DeMarco

178 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Del Monte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco throws a head kick but Del Monte moves out of range.
Del Monte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco looks for a takedown but Del Monte sprawls well.
No joy there for Del Monte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Monte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeMarco is fending him off so far but Del Monte persists. Nope, DeMarco circles away and we're back to standing.
DeMarco throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeMarco shoots and misses

and Del Monte counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeMarco won't be happy with that.
DeMarco tries to control but Del Monte manages to take his back.
DeMarco trying to control the hands but Del Monte breaks the grip.
DeMarco turns into Del Monte and is now in his guard.
DeMarco postures up.
Del Monte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeMarco's guard.
DeMarco is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeMarco is on top in guard.
DeMarco postures up.
Del Monte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Monte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMarco stopping the sweep attempt from Del Monte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Monte is working hard here to advance position.

Del Monte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeMarco passes into half guard.

DeMarco seems to be working for a kimura but Del Monte defends the submission attempt.
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.

DeMarco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Monte sees it coming and defends easily.
DeMarco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Monte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Monte is looking to control DeMarco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Del Monte avoid being mounted?

DeMarco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Monte wants to improve his position but DeMarco is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Monte gets full guard.
DeMarco tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Monte is retaining full guard.
DeMarco wants to control from the top but Del Monte keeps moving.

Del Monte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeMarco has passed into half guard!
Del Monte wants to improve his position but DeMarco is controlling well.
Del Monte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeMarco is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Del Monte 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.

Del Monte missing with a left hand there. DeMarco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Monte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Del Monte doesn't succeed with the takedown

and DeMarco counters with a takedown into side control.
DeMarco controlling the position.

DeMarco swings around for an armbar but Del Monte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeMarco's guard.
Del Monte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeMarco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco trying to control the position.
Del Monte trying to control but DeMarco is working from the bottom.

DeMarco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Del Monte has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeMarco is looking to control Del Monte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMarco avoid being mounted?
Del Monte wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeMarco keeps working.

Del Monte is looking for a kimura but DeMarco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Monte to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeMarco keeps working.
DeMarco tries to get to full guard but Del Monte has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Del Monte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMarco counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Del Monte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeMarco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Del Monte misses with a jab to the body
and DeMarco counters with a left and a right that stings Del Monte.
DeMarco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Del Monte shoots and misses
and DeMarco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

DeMarco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Del Monte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco trying to control but Del Monte is working from the bottom.
DeMarco is pushing down on Del Monte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Monte is fighting to maintain full guard but DeMarco has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeMarco controlling the action here.
Del Monte wants to improve his position but DeMarco is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeMarco in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky DeMarco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Del Monte moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Monte misses with a low kick.
Willie Del Monte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Monte closes the distance but DeMarco moves to the side
and DeMarco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeMarco has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Del Monte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeMarco throws a nice looking combination but Del Monte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Monte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeMarco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte misses with a body shot
and DeMarco counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Monte tries to clinch but DeMarco moves out of range.

Del Monte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Monte lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Monte won't allow DeMarco to sweep him here.
DeMarco is trying to control the position but Del Monte postures up.
DeMarco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Monte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarco is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeMarco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Monte advances position into side control!
Del Monte trying to control the action but DeMarco is working from the bottom.
DeMarco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Monte is working away from the top position though.

DeMarco looking for submissions off his back.
Del Monte wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeMarco keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeMarco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Del Monte jumps into side control!

Del Monte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeMarco, who protects the arm well.
Del Monte tries to move to mount but DeMarco blocks the move with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Del Monte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Monte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Del Monte!