PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Delphine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Feel the Drive. Delphine has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor! as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hiroyuki Okamoto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Okamoto
vs
Delphine

168 cm
25
152 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

225 cm
28
150 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Delphine!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delphine was well out of range. Poor timing from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a leg kick that is checked

and Delphine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Okamoto!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Okamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delphine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delphine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Delphine looking to control but Okamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Delphine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okamoto is surviving well by controlling Delphine's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Okamoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Delphine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Okamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Delphine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delphine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Okamoto looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Delphine.
Delphine scoring with strikes but Okamoto is staying in there.

Delphine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Okamoto is now in Delphine's guard. A big mistake from Delphine there, giving up the dominant position!
Okamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okamoto won't allow Delphine to sweep him here.
Delphine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okamoto's guard.
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!
Delphine is looking to work some ground and pound but Okamoto has wrist control.
Delphine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delphine's guard.

Delphine working for a triangle but Okamoto defends it easily.

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

Delphine working for a triangle but Okamoto defends it easily.
Okamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okamoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Okamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delphine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Delphine's legs - danger averted.
Okamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Okamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delphine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Delphine's legs - danger averted.
Delphine keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.

Delphine looking for a guillotine here but Okamoto defends easily.
Okamoto trying to control but Delphine is working from the bottom.

Delphine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delphine on the ground.
Okamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delphine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okamoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Hiroyuki Okamoto wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Delphine.
Okamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Okamoto misses with a combination

and Delphine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delphine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delphine cracks Okamoto with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delphine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Delphine drops back looking for a leg! Okamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okamoto manages to kick Delphine off! Delphine jumps back into Okamoto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Delphine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Okamoto looks to throw the jab but Delphine is out of range.
Okamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delphine on the side of the head.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Delphine moves out of range easily.

Okamoto clinches.
Okamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Okamoto tries a knee to the head but Delphine blocks it.
Delphine managing to block the knees to the body from Okamoto.
Okamoto missing with knees to the body.
Delphine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well.
Okamoto stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto is leaning against Delphine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okamoto tries to throw a body punch but Delphine avoids it by throwing Okamoto back against the cage.
Okamoto tries to throw a body punch but Delphine avoids it by throwing Okamoto back against the cage.
Okamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okamoto working Delphine over with knees to the body.
Okamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Okamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Delphine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Okamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delphine avoids the body shot from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a body punch but Delphine moves out of range.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses

and Delphine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delphine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Delphine has gone for a leg lock! Okamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Delphine's guard.

Delphine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okamoto defends it easily.

Delphine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delphine keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delphine wants to sweep here but Okamoto controlling him for the moment.

Delphine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Delphine keeps moving.
Okamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Delphine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delphine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danny Delphine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okamoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okamoto stands and throws Delphine's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Delphine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okamoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Delphine tries to roll over but Okamoto keeps him under control.
Delphine gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Delphine is retaining full guard.
Okamoto controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Delphine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okamoto looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Okamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Okamoto misses the shot to the body.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okamoto throws a shot from downtown. Delphine moves away and avoids it.
Okamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Delphine avoids it well.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Okamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delphine, pushing him back against the cage.
Okamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Okamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Okamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Delphine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Delphine jumps guard.
Delphine 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delphine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delphine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delphine keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Okamoto trying to control but Delphine is working from the bottom.
Delphine controls Okamoto momentarily but Okamoto frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okamoto preventing the sweep.

Delphine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delphine keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hiroyuki Okamoto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Okamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delphine.

Okamoto rushes Delphine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delphine tries to pull guard but Okamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Okamoto trying to stall but Delphine improves his position.
Delphine blocks the elbow strike.
Okamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okamoto leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying to stall.
Delphine avoiding damage as Okamoto throws knees to the body.
Okamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Okamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Delphine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okamoto to keep the fight standing.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Delphine.
Delphine is trying to pull guard but Okamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Okamoto leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a series of punches but Delphine avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Okamoto moves into the clinch.

Delphine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delphine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Delphine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Okamoto content to stall in guard here.
Delphine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okamoto is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okamoto is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okamoto 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Hiroyuki Okamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.