PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naoya Inoue (ranked 4320 p4p, 25325 weight class) and Opious Renter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Naoya Inoue has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Inoue
vs
Renter

165 cm
25
130
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
140
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoya Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Opious Renter!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue keeps the fight on the outside.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely.
Renter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inoue is looking for a counter combo.
Renter throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
Renter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Renter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renter is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Inoue's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Renter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Renter forces Inoue back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Inoue breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Renter.
Naoya Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter.
Renter tries for a takedown but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Inoue.
A head kick misses from Renter.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Inoue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Renter has a takedown stuffed.
Inoue lands a two punch combo.
Renter misses with a shot to the body
and Inoue counters with a left and a right that stings Renter.
Renter throws a hook but Inoue blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inoue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Renter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inoue circles away.
Renter with a poor takedown
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Inoue.
Inoue scores with a three punch combo!
Inoue lands a body shot.

Inoue rushes Renter and presses him up against the cage.
Inoue blocks the elbow strike.
Inoue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Renter taking a breather.
Renter tries to pull guard but Inoue holds him up against the cage and eventually Renter drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Inoue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Inoue duly obliges.
Inoue throws a right hand that Renter ducks under and follows up with a left that Renter also avoids with ease.
Renter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Renter moves in looking to clinch but Inoue pushes him off.
Renter dodges the punch combination from Inoue.
A left and a right from Inoue both land. Nice combination.

Inoue forces Renter back against the cage and clinches.
Inoue is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inoue's efforts to push away.
Renter looking to stall.
Renter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inoue prevents it.
Renter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Inoue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renter tries to clinch up
and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoya Inoue dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Renter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue is looking for a counter combo.
Naoya Inoue is winning the standup battle so far.
Inoue looks to land a combination but Renter avoids it well.
Renter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Inoue feints a jab promting Renter to slip. Inoue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Renter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Inoue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Inoue.
Renter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inoue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inoue sets himself, and Renter steps forward looking for the clinch! Inoue avoids it this time.
Renter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inoue swivels and escapes.
Renter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inoue tries to avoid it but Renter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inoue to the ground. Inoue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renter just misses with a punch to the body.

Inoue darts in and clinches Renter up against the cage.
Renter wants a takedown.
Naoya Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter.
Renter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inoue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renter can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Inoue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Renter tries to pull guard but Inoue won't allow it.
Inoue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Inoue.
Inoue lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Renter backs up against the cage.
Renter shoots and misses
and Renter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renter misses with a takedown
and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inoue throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renter dives in for a single leg takedown but Inoue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renter is breathing heavily.
Inoue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inoue wants it to stay on the feet.
Renter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inoue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 scores with a three punch combo!
Inoue lands a jab-cross combination.
Inoue tries to bum rush Renter with a series of wild strikes but Renter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renter tries to clinch
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely.
Inoue cracks Renter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Inoue jabs at Renter's body.
Renter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body.
Opious Renter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue slaps away a takedown attempt from Renter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inoue throws a one two combo.
Renter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Inoue is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Renter.
Renter closes the distance but Inoue moves to the side
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
Inoue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Inoue swinging wildly here.
Inoue sets himself, and Renter steps forward looking for the clinch! Inoue avoids it this time.
Renter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inoue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Inoue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Renter.
Renter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inoue counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Inoue. No joy for Renter on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Inoue has Renter up against the cage in a clinch.
Inoue is trying to break free.
Inoue blocks an uppercut.
Inoue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoya Inoue dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Renter shoots in looking for a takedown. Inoue tries to sprawl out of it but Renter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inoue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely.
Renter has his takedown stuffed
and Inoue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inoue slaps away a takedown attempt from Renter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Naoya Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Renter gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue scores with a hook to the body. Renter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Inoue scores with a four punch combination!
Renter wants to clinch
and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut.
Renter wants to clinch.
Inoue throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Inoue scores with a four punch combination!
Inoue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Inoue backs off Renter throws a huge counter combo but Inoue manages to avoid it all.
Renter fails with the takedown
and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Renter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inoue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Renter shoots in for a double leg but Inoue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Inoue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Renter is working for takedown but Inoue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renter tries to break free but Inoue pushes him back against the cage.

Renter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naoya Inoue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inoue forces Renter back against the cage and clinches.
Renter is trying to force a seperation but Inoue has the dominant position.
Renter tries to pull guard but Inoue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inoue lands a good knee to the midsection. Renter won't want to take too many of those.
Inoue cracks Renter with a nice body shot.

Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely.
Renter wants to clinch but Inoue slips to the side
and Inoue counters with a three punch combo that has Renter backing up. Renter nods at Inoue to acknowledge the strikes.
Inoue looks to land a combination. Renter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naoya Inoue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Inoue. Those never looked like landing.
Naoya Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renter looks for a takedown but Inoue sprawls well.

Inoue has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renter has Inoue pressed against the cage, preventing Inoue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renter jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Renter is pushing Inoue up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Renter jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoya Inoue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inoue 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25

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