Relive the epic battle between Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny with the full fight video highlights available below. Witness their main event showdown that took place on September 3 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Naoya Inoue (28-0) faced off against TJ Doheny (26-5) in a thrilling clash for the undisputed bantamweight title, which was broadcast live on ESPN+.
Don’t miss out on all the video highlights from this highly anticipated match-up.
For a detailed analysis of the Inoue vs. Doheny fight, check out the live blog below.
Round 1: The opening round saw both fighters testing each other’s range, with Inoue demonstrating his patience. Inoue landed a crisp jab towards the end of the round, giving him a slight edge over Doheny.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Inoue.
Round 2: Inoue continued to dominate in the second round, landing powerful body shots and controlling the pace of the fight. Doheny struggled to find his rhythm as Inoue secured another round in his favor.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Inoue. Overall, 20-18 Inoue
Round 3: Doheny showed resilience in the third round, landing effective shots to the body and putting pressure on Inoue. It was a competitive round, but Doheny managed to edge out Inoue in this round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Doheny. Overall, 29-28 Inoue.
Round 4: Both fighters exchanged blows in the fourth round, with Inoue showcasing his aggressive side. Despite Doheny’s efforts, Inoue’s power punches earned him another round on the scorecards.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Inoue. Overall, 39-37 Inoue.
Round 5: Doheny came out strong in the fifth round, but Inoue quickly turned the tide with his precise jabs and body shots. Inoue maintained his lead as Doheny struggled to keep up with the champion’s pace.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Inoue. Overall, 49-46 Inoue.
Round 6: Inoue continued to dominate in the sixth round, landing powerful body shots and keeping Doheny on the defensive. Doheny tried to fight back, but Inoue’s superior power and accuracy proved too much for him.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Inoue. Overall, 59-55 Inoue.
Round 7: Inoue wasted no time in the seventh round, launching a relentless assault on Doheny. Just 16 seconds into the round, the referee called an end to the fight as Doheny appeared to be injured, declaring Inoue the winner via TKO.
Official result: Naoya Inoue def. TJ Doheny via TKO (injury) (R7, 0:16)