PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Temrezov (ranked 23818 p4p, 5721 weight class) and Nobuhito Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobuhito Inoue will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Temrezov
vs
Inoue

175 cm
19
157
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
156
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslanbek Temrezov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhito Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temrezov tries to clinch up
and Inoue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown but Inoue shows good takedown defense.
Temrezov throws a head kick that misses

and Inoue counters by clinching up.
Inoue is trying to break free.
Inoue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Temrezov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Temrezov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inoue.
Inoue stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inoue just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue tries to break the clinch but Temrezov is controlling the position.

Inoue manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoue is on top in guard.

Inoue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Inoue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inoue stopping the sweep attempt from Temrezov.
Temrezov controls Inoue momentarily but Inoue frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Temrezov is working an open guard so Inoue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temrezov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aslanbek Temrezov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhito Inoue.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Temrezov pushes him off.
It looked like Temrezov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temrezov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Inoue counters by moving into the clinch.
Temrezov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Inoue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Temrezov moves in looking to clinch but Inoue pushes him off.
Temrezov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inoue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inoue wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temrezov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inoue slaps away a takedown attempt from Temrezov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.

Inoue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inoue passes Temrezov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inoue sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temrezov defending well though.
Inoue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Inoue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Inoue stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Inoue is looking to clinch but Temrezov is avoiding it.
Temrezov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inoue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temrezov closes the distance and clinches up with Inoue, looking for a takedown. Temrezov pushes Inoue against the cage but Inoue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Inoue goes for a double leg but Temrezov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temrezov continues to drive forward.
Inoue swats away the attempt to clinch by Temrezov.
Temrezov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromInoue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhito Inoue dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Inoue fails with a takedown attempt.
Temrezov attempts a counter takedown but Inoue avoids it well and moves away.
Inoue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temrezov avoids it really well and circles away.

Temrezov forces Inoue back against the cage and clinches.
Inoue holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Temrezov to keep the fight standing.
Aslanbek Temrezov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhito Inoue.
Inoue tries to pull guard but Temrezov holds him up against the cage and eventually Inoue drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Inoue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue is pressed up against the cage. Temrezov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Inoue down to the mat. Inoue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Inoue doesn't manage to clinch there - Temrezov circles away.
Aslanbek Temrezov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temrezov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Temrezov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temrezov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Inoue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temrezov avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Temrezov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temrezov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temrezov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inoue looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inoue as he jumps to the side.
Inoue shoots in looking for a takedown but Temrezov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inoue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Temrezov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inoue shoots in but no luck this time.
Temrezov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temrezov wants it to stay on the feet.
Temrezov tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily
and Inoue counters with a three punch combo that has Temrezov backing up. Temrezov nods at Inoue to acknowledge the strikes.

Inoue drives through and clinches with Temrezov against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is trying to break the clinch but Temrezov is controlling him.
Inoue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temrezov smiles and moves away.
Inoue tries to clinch there but Temrezov circles away.
Temrezov tries to clinch there but Inoue circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inoue.
Inoue tries a head kick but it misses.
Inoue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inoue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Inoue shoots in looking for a takedown but Temrezov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inoue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Temrezov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temrezov was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoue.
Nobuhito Inoue seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Inoue clinches up with Temrezov and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Temrezov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Inoue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Temrezov walks away with a smile on his face. Inoue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Temrezov goes for a double leg but Inoue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inoue continues to drive forward.
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temrezov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue shoots in but Temrezov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhito Inoue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Temrezov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Temrezov prevents Inoue from improving his position.
Inoue has his hands clasped together around Temrezov's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov is keen to just control but Inoue is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temrezov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inoue wants to control but Temrezov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Temrezov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Temrezov wants to free his trapped foot but Inoue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Inoue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inoue.

Inoue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inoue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temrezov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Temrezov trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoue wants to stand and escape but Temrezov is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inoue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temrezov.
No joy there for Temrezov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inoue scores with a three punch combo!

Inoue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Temrezov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Inoue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inoue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Temrezov from controlling successfully.
Temrezov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Temrezov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Temrezov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Inoue wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Inoue fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Temrezov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Temrezov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inoue 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuhito Inoue!