PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Delphine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delphine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let the bodies hit the floor!. Robinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Delphine
vs
Robinson

225 cm
32
150 lbs
22 - 20 - 1

180 cm
31
146 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

KAISER

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 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Delphine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delphine tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson tries to stand and escape but Delphine is controlling the position.

Delphine actively working from the bottom here.

Delphine actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson throwing shots but Delphine is blocking nicely.

Delphine actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delphine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delphine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson pushes down on Delphine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delphine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson passes to side control.
Delphine is looking for a sweep.
Delphine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Delphine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delphine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Delphine tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.

Delphine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Robinson cracks Delphine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Robinson looking to control but Delphine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson looking to finish Delphine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Delphine!
Delphine regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Delphine is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delphine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delphine moves into full guard.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Delphine trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delphine's head.

Delphine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Delphine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delphine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delphine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delphine keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Delphine.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson preventing the sweep.

Delphine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Delphine has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson stands up over Delphine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delphine is keeping the position for now.

Delphine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson won't allow Delphine to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delphine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delphine's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson moves nicely into side control.

Robinson stands up and beckons Delphine to his feet.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Delphine counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Delphine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delphine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delphine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delphine.
Robinson is pushing down on Delphine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delphine is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delphine manages to get to full guard.
Delphine wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a chopping leg kick but Delphine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delphine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delphine moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson tries to bum rush Delphine with a series of wild strikes but Delphine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Delphine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Delphine slips the punch.

Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Delphine!
Delphine is looking for a sweep.
Delphine gets back to half guard.

Delphine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Delphine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Delphine is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Delphine's hands, connecting with Delphine's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Delphine actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Delphine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Delphine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delphine keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Delphine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delphine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delphine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Robinson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Delphine avoids a punch combination nicely.

Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Delphine's guard.

Delphine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Delphine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Delphine looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Delphine looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delphine keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Delphine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Delphine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson pushes down on Delphine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Robinson.
Delphine taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Delphine tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Delphine moves into full guard.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delphine wants to sweep but no luck.
Delphine working a defensive guard here.
Delphine can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delphine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson prevents Delphine from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Delphine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delphine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Delphine is defending well.

Delphine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Robinson there.

Delphine is rocked!
Delphine trying to control but Robinson postures up.

Delphine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson trying to control the action but Delphine is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Roy Robinson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a double jab

and Delphine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson prevents Delphine from moving into mount.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Delphine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Delphine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Delphine.
Robinson tries to roll over but Delphine keeps him under control.

Delphine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delphine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Delphine's back. He's all about the action.
Delphine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delphine passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delphine in side control, throwing shots but Robinson defends.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delphine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delphine scores with punches from side control.

Delphine is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delphine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Delphine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delphine misses with the ground and pound.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Delphine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robinson is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Robinson.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Roy Robinson!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Roy Robinson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Roy Robinson!

Roy Robinson wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Roy Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Danny Delphine was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my sponsor Meet the Future!'.