PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inoue's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Viikate - Viina, terva & hauta. Capwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Haunted - 99. Yuya Inoue could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mason Capwell's chin.

Inoue
vs
Capwell

198 cm
28
215 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

183 cm
25
217 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuya Inoue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Capwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inoue throws out a loose jab but Capwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue tries for a takedown but Capwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Capwell.
Inoue is looking to chop away at Capwell's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Capwell misses the target.
Capwell misses with a low kick.
Capwell misses with a wild combination.
Inoue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Capwell swivels and escapes.
Capwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capwell wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuya Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capwell misses with a straight left.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Capwell.
Capwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Capwell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Inoue looks to throw the jab but Capwell is out of range.

Inoue closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capwell quickly recovers to half guard.

Inoue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Inoue is trying to work for a kimura but Capwell is defending well.
Capwell trying to control but Inoue postures up.

Inoue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.

Inoue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Inoue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Capwell kicks Inoue off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue slips a jab from Capwell.
Capwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inoue counters with a nice low kick that buckles Capwell's knee momentarily.
Capwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Inoue dodges the punch combination from Capwell.
Capwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Inoue tries to clinch up.
Mason Capwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inoue tries to clinch there but Capwell circles away.
Inoue throws a leg kick but Capwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Capwell misses with a body shot.
Inoue loads up on a big right hand but Capwell slips the punch.
Inoue walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Capwell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Inoue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue shoots in looking for a takedown. Capwell tries to sprawl out of it but Inoue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Capwell both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Capwell misses.
Capwell throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue throws a leg kick
and Capwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inoue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Capwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Inoue throws a hook but Capwell blocks it.
A combination from Capwell does no damage.
Capwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Capwell.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Capwell.
Inoue shoots for a takedown but Capwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inoue throws the left hand but Capwell avoids the punch easily.
Capwell misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Inoue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Capwell did well to prevent Inoue getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capwell wants to improve his position but Inoue is controlling well.

Inoue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Capwell defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Capwell tries to kick Inoue off in order to stand up. Inoue Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Inoue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Capwell, who protects the arm well.

Inoue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Inoue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capwell prevents Inoue from moving into mount.
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 Yuya Inoue will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Inoue dives in and grabs Capwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capwell pushes down on Inoue's head and hops out.
Capwell throws a series of punches but Inoue moves out of range.
Capwell misses with a right hand
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Capwell thuds his right hand into Inoue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Capwell misses with a few strikes there.
Inoue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Capwell misses with a hook.
Capwell throws a series of punches but Inoue avoids them all with ease.
Capwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
Capwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Capwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Capwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Capwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inoue.
Capwell misses with the combination.
Inoue avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Inoue should have avoided that one.
Inoue scores with a spinning back kick!
Capwell throws a series of strikes that have Inoue backpedaling.
Capwell misses with a looping right.
Capwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capwell misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inoue.
Inoue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue wants to clinch up but Capwell keeps it at a distance.

Capwell clinches up with Inoue and pushes him back against the cage.
Capwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Inoue has double underhooks.
Inoue tries for a takedown but Capwell manages to get underhooks.

Capwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue doesn't manage to clinch there - Capwell circles away.
Capwell checks a low kick from Inoue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Inoue misses.
Inoue looks to land a right hand but Capwell moved out of range.
Inoue tried to score with a low kick but Capwell checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inoue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuya Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue throws a big shot that misses.
Capwell throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
Capwell misses with a hook.
Capwell throws a right and a left that Inoue avoids nicely.
A combination from Inoue does no damage.
Capwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inoue. Capwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Inoue back to the cage. Capwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Yuya Inoue has been cut.
Inoue fails to land the takedown.
Capwell looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Inoue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inoue shoots in looking for a takedown. Capwell tries to sprawl out of it but Inoue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Capwell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Capwell.
Capwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Capwell lands a lovely overhand right.
Capwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Inoue fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Capwell is out of range.
Capwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Capwell pushes him off.
Mason Capwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capwell leaves Inoue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown but Capwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue wants to clinch.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Capwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Capwell moves out of range of the body kick from Inoue.
Inoue ducks right into an uppercut from Capwell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Capwell.
Capwell looks to land a left hand but Inoue moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Inoue - that will leave a mark!
Inoue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capwell misses with a wild combination.
Capwell drops his hands momentarily and Inoue takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capwell misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuya Inoue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Capwell looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Inoue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Capwell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capwell misses the shot to the body.
Inoue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capwell.
Inoue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Inoue instigates a clinch.
Inoue keeps control of Capwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inoue is trying to break the clinch but Capwell has him pressed against the cage.
Inoue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Inoue jumps guard but Capwell stands there with Inoue around his waist. Inoue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Capwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capwell swings widly with a right hand
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Capwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Capwell.
Capwell misses the shot to the body.
Capwell misses with a right hand
and Inoue counters with a head kick. That will keep Capwell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Capwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Capwell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inoue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Capwell. Capwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Capwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capwell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Capwell duly obliges.
Inoue throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Capwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Capwell missing with a left hand there. Inoue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capwell defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuya Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue drops his hands momentarily and Capwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Capwell pushes him off.
Inoue moves out of range as Capwell strikes.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capwell.
Nice sprawl there from Capwell as Inoue shoots in.
Inoue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capwell looks to throw the jab but Inoue is out of range.
Inoue looks to land a left hand but Capwell moved out of range nicely.
Capwell lands with a good body shot.
Capwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Capwell blocks the body kick.
Capwell throws an off balance right hand
and Capwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Capwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Capwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue digs a right hand underneath Capwell's ribcage. Capwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capwell tries to land a knee to the head but Inoue blocks with his arms.
Inoue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capwell smiles and moves away.
Capwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Capwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Capwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Capwell misses.

Capwell rushes Inoue and presses him up against the cage.

Capwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Inoue.
Capwell lands with a good body shot.
Capwell connects with a body shot that sends Inoue's belly button to the back.
Inoue closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Capwell clinches.
Inoue lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capwell prevents a body shot from Inoue.
Capwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Capwell manages to break the clinch.
Capwell throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inoue lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Inoue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Inoue's head.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Inoue.
Capwell lands a right hook to the body.
Capwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Inoue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mason Capwell just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yuya Inoue's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Capwell missing with a left hand there. Inoue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inoue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capwell.
Inoue looks to score with a jab to the body but Capwell is just out of range.
Inoue lands with a nice body kick.
Inoue throws a low kick, looking for Capwell's leg but Capwell calmly moves out of range.
Capwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Capwell clinches up with Inoue and pushes him back against the cage.
Inoue keeps control of Capwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Capwell breaks the clinch.
Inoue misses with a body kick.
A jab from Capwell misses.
Capwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Inoue looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Inoue is trying to work for a kimura but Capwell is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell trying to control from the bottom.

Inoue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Capwell defends it well.
Capwell is positioning himself well to prevent Inoue advancing to mount.
Capwell is looking to improve his position.

Inoue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Inoue trying to mount his opponent but Capwell defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell is trying to get back to full guard.

Inoue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Inoue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Capwell defends it well.
Capwell is looking to escape.
Inoue is thwarting Capwell's attempts to control the position.
Inoue trying to advance position but Capwell counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Inoue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Capwell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Capwell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Capwell!
Inoue prevents Capwell from improving position.
Capwell wants to control but Inoue is keeping him busy.
Inoue tries to bench press Capwell off him but Capwell keeps the position.
Capwell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Inoue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is trying to get back to full guard.
Capwell wants to take a breather but Inoue is having none of it.
Inoue gets full guard.
Capwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inoue swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capwell passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capwell prevents Inoue from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuya Inoue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuya Inoue's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Inoue thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Capwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Capwell.
Inoue swings for the body but Capwell moves out of range.
Inoue ducks right into an uppercut from Capwell.
Inoue tries to land a front kick but Capwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Capwell misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but Capwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inoue throws a leg kick that misses.
Capwell throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Inoue.
Capwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Inoue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Inoue misses with an uppercut.
Inoue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Capwell cracks Inoue with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue misses with a wild body shot.
Capwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inoue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Inoue blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inoue. That's going to slow Capwell down.
Inoue fails to land with a series of punches.
Inoue misses with a straight left.
Capwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
Capwell connects with a jab.
Inoue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inoue throws a hook to the side of Capwell's head but Capwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capwell throws the left hand but Inoue avoids the punch easily.
Inoue moves out of range as Capwell strikes.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Inoue takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inoue at a distance.
Capwell moves out of range of the body kick from Inoue.
Inoue connects with a single shot there.
Capwell moves out of range as Inoue throws a body kick.
Capwell defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
Capwell looks to throw the jab but Inoue is out of range.
Capwell walks into a stiff left hand from Inoue.
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!
Inoue throws the left hand but Capwell avoids the punch easily.
Inoue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capwell misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inoue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capwell throws the left hand but Inoue avoids the punch easily.
Capwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inoue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue misses with an attempted mid kick.
Capwell missing with a left hand there. Inoue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Capwell misses with a hook.
Inoue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
Capwell misses with the combination.
A left lands for Inoue.
Inoue scores with a nice body kick.
Capwell misses with an uppercut. Inoue saw that one coming.
Capwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inoue throws a leg kick but Capwell moved away.
Capwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inoue at a distance.
Capwell misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell 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.
Capwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inoue misses with a low kick.
Inoue punishes Capwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Capwell throws a shot from downtown. Inoue moves away and avoids it.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Capwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Capwell swings widly with a right hand
and Inoue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inoue counters with a nice leg kick.
Capwell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Capwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inoue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inoue misses the shot to the body.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Capwell pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Inoue misses the target.
Capwell throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Capwell.
I think Capwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mason Capwell!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Yuya Inoue!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mason Capwell!

Mason Capwell wins by split decision!
Mason Capwell is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mason Capwell gave a mention to [GTI] Divine Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).