PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delgado Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Del Monte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Strong
vs
Del Monte

179 cm
25
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delgado Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Del Monte!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strong forces Del Monte back against the cage and clinches.

Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Del Monte is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Del Monte won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Del Monte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Monte wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Del Monte won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong has Del Monte pulled in close to control his posture.
Del Monte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong slaps away a takedown attempt from Del Monte, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Strong closes the distance and pushes Del Monte back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte tries to stall but Strong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Del Monte takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Willie Del Monte has been cut.

Del Monte gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strong regains guard.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strong tries to get out of the position.
Strong is pulling down on Del Monte's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Monte, at least for the moment.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Strong is working hard here to advance position.
Strong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Delgado Strong.
Del Monte tries to clinch up

and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strong wants the takedown. Del Monte is fighting it off but Strong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Del Monte's guard against the cage.
Strong landing with the ground and pound.
Del Monte trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Strong trying to control but Del Monte is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Monte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Strong!
Del Monte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Del Monte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Strong because Del Monte loaded up on that one.
Del Monte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Del Monte throwing strikes here but Strong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Monte on the ground.
Strong regains half guard.
Strong is not content to let Del Monte control the position.
Del Monte is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strong is pressing down on Del Monte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Del Monte stands and throws Strong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Strong isn't going anywhere.
Strong is not content to let Del Monte control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong regains half guard.
Strong wants to improve his position but Del Monte is controlling well.
Strong trying to control here.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Del Monte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Monte wants to take a breather but Strong is having none of it.
Del Monte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strong's head.
Del Monte trying to control the action but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Delgado Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willie Del Monte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Strong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Monte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Monte throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Strong avoids the strikes from the bottom by Del Monte.
Strong scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Monte is trying to improve his position.
Strong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Strong scores with punches from side control.
Delgado Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Del Monte can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Strong is working Del Monte over with some ground and pound from side control.
Del Monte can't do much from the bottom here.
Del Monte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Del Monte is breathing heavily.
Del Monte taking some punishment here, with Strong in his half guard.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Del Monte misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Monte trying to control here.
Strong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to control. Del Monte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strong connects with a nice short shot to Del Monte's temple.
Del Monte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Monte won't allow Strong to pass to mount.
Del Monte has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strong trying to control the action but Del Monte is working from the bottom.
Del Monte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strong is in close to Del Monte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong wants to control from the top but Del Monte keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Del Monte controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Del Monte looking to control.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strong is in close to Del Monte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strong wants to control from the top but Del Monte keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Monte is retaining full guard.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong distracts Del Monte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Monte trying to control the position.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Monte's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Monte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strong cracks Del Monte with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delgado Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie Del Monte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Del Monte clinches but Strong breaks the clinch

and Strong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.
Del Monte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Monte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Monte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strong distracts Del Monte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Monte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strong manages to get himself to full guard.
Strong trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Del Monte wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Del Monte tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Strong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Monte's guard.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.
Del Monte controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong trying to control but Del Monte is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Monte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Del Monte controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Del Monte doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strong thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Strong postures up.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Monte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong is really struggling to control Del Monte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Del Monte 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Delgado Strong just wasn't active enough.
Del Monte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Strong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strong lands a couple of elbows.
Del Monte has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Del Monte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Monte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Del Monte has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Del Monte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Del Monte's brow.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Del Monte's head.
Strong works over Del Monte with some ground and pound from guard.
Willie Del Monte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Monte throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delgado Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delgado Strong!