PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inoue comes to the ring accompanied by Viikate - Viina, terva & hauta. Ryan Edward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Inoue
vs
Edward

198 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
223 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuya Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Edward moves out of range easily.
Yuya Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Edward.
Inoue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edward is fending him off so far but Inoue persists. Nope, Edward circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edward fails to land with a series of punches.
Inoue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edward.
Edward checks a low kick from Inoue.
A head kick misses from Inoue.
Edward throws a shot to the body.
Edward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Edward scores with a hook.
Edward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inoue circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Edward as Inoue shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuya Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inoue misses with a body kick.
Edward lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edward looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
No joy there for Edward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
Inoue takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Inoue gets a double leg takedown into Edward's guard.
Inoue looking to pass the guard.
Inoue is working hard here to advance position.

Inoue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edward!
Inoue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Inoue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edward is trying to control. Inoue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Inoue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edward pulls his head out easily.
Inoue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inoue.

Edward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Inoue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edward has managed to get both his arms back between Inoue's legs - danger averted.

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

Edward has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Inoue to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Edward is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Inoue pulls down on the head and he's put Edward to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuya Inoue!
Yuya Inoue took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yes, you are my bitch. Thanks for coming out.'.