PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nozomu Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaVey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deicide - Scars of the Crucifix. Itoshiki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ringo Mogire Beam. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Lucas LaVey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LaVey
vs
Itoshiki

188 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas LaVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nozomu Itoshiki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itoshiki manages to avoid it.
LaVey blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Itoshiki.
Nozomu Itoshiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as LaVey blocks the leg kick.
Itoshiki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Nozomu Itoshiki has been cut.
LaVey keeps Itoshiki at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itoshiki swings for the body but LaVey moves out of range.
LaVey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Itoshiki.
LaVey throws a head kick that Itoshiki semi-blocks.
LaVey missing with a left hand there. Itoshiki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaVey misses with a leg kick
enabling Itoshiki to counter with a crisp jab.
LaVey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki looks for the body kick but LaVey saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Itoshiki
and LaVey counters with an outside leg kick.
Itoshiki looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itoshiki takes a swing at LaVey's ribcage but misses.

LaVey cracks Itoshiki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Itoshiki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can LaVey finish him?

Itoshiki is rocked!
LaVey throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Itoshiki to counter with a crisp jab.
Itoshiki just misses with a punch to the body.
Itoshiki checks a leg kick.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Itoshiki avoids the head kick by LaVey.
Itoshiki throws a lazy right hand but LaVey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaVey throws a nice looking combination but Itoshiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itoshiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Itoshiki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itoshiki throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a good low kick that Itoshiki was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki avoids the head kick by LaVey.
Itoshiki with a poor takedown
and LaVey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itoshiki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That has opened up Nozomu Itoshiki's cut even more.
A lazy body kick from LaVey
letting Itoshiki counter with a right hand.
Itoshiki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Itoshiki is predictable there
and LaVey counters with a nice leg kick.
LaVey throws a head kick that misses.
LaVey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itoshiki.
LaVey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaVey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itoshiki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LaVey throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey throws out a leg kick but Itoshiki moves out of range and LaVey only half commits.
A head kick misses from LaVey.
Itoshiki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaVey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LaVey.
Good leg kick by LaVey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaVey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itoshiki misses with a hook. LaVey ducked under it nicely.
Itoshiki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaVey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Itoshiki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LaVey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey looks for the body kick but Itoshiki saw that one coming.
LaVey moves out of range of the strikes.
Itoshiki slips under a jab.
LaVey moves in looking to clinch but Itoshiki pushes him off.
LaVey checks a leg kick.
Itoshiki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaVey.
LaVey thows a leg kick but Itoshiki checks it
and Itoshiki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Itoshiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaVey misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itoshiki looks to score with a jab to the body but LaVey is just out of range.
LaVey throws a chopping leg kick but Itoshiki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Itoshiki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas LaVey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nozomu Itoshiki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Itoshiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Itoshiki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Itoshiki misses with a low kick.
LaVey misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from LaVey misses
and Itoshiki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LaVey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Itoshiki misses.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaVey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itoshiki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Itoshiki checks a low kick from LaVey.
A head kick misses from LaVey.
LaVey takes one on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaVey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Itoshiki throws an overhand right that lands on LaVey's shoulder, as LaVey tries to avoid the shot.
Itoshiki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LaVey blocks a jab.
Itoshiki throws an overhand right that lands on LaVey's shoulder, as LaVey tries to avoid the shot.
LaVey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaVey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick which misses LaVey's front leg but catches the back leg as LaVey tries to avoid it.
Itoshiki punishes LaVey's body with a nice straight punch.
Itoshiki misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaVey moves out of range of the leg kick from Itoshiki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaVey manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Itoshiki. That snapped LaVey's head back.
Itoshiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itoshiki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaVey.
Itoshiki misses with a leg kick
and LaVey counters with an outside leg kick.
Itoshiki wants to land a leg kick but LaVey is out of range.
LaVey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaVey throws a chopping leg kick but Itoshiki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Itoshiki lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Itoshiki is predictable there
and LaVey counters with a nice leg kick.
Itoshiki on the wrong end of a nice hook.

The cut above Nozomu Itoshiki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Itoshiki connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Itoshiki.
LaVey checks a leg kick nicely.
LaVey thows a leg kick but Itoshiki checks it
and Itoshiki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LaVey thumps Itoshiki with a low kick.
Itoshiki scores with a nice head shot.
Itoshiki misses with a takedown attempt - LaVey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LaVey tries a low kick but Itoshiki avoids it.
LaVey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Itoshiki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaVey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itoshiki counters with a nice uppercut.
Itoshiki throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki scores with a leg kick.
Itoshiki throws a body punch but LaVey moves out of range.
LaVey misses with a hook.

LaVey lands a big head kick that sends Itoshiki tumbling to the mat! LaVey takes a step backwards and waves Itoshiki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Itoshiki is still on wobbly legs! Can LaVey finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itoshiki scores with a push kick.
Itoshiki seems to have recovered his senses.
Itoshiki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Nozomu Itoshiki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A leg kick checked by LaVey.
Itoshiki pivots, looking for a leg kick but LaVey is out of range and Itoshiki settles back down.
Lucas LaVey is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LaVey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Itoshiki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Itoshiki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LaVey tries to bum rush Itoshiki with a series of wild strikes but Itoshiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nozomu Itoshiki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nozomu Itoshiki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

LaVey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Itoshiki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LaVey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itoshiki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaVey. That did some damage!
LaVey tries to land a body kick
letting Itoshiki counter with a right hand.
LaVey misses with a head kick.
Itoshiki lands with a nice body punch.
Itoshiki lands a glancing blow to the side of LaVey's head.
LaVey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itoshiki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Itoshiki lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itoshiki lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaVey will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Itoshiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaVey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itoshiki delivers a nice body kick.
Itoshiki is looking to land body kicks.
LaVey walks into a stiff left hand from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki cracks the inside of LaVey's front leg.

Itoshiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaVey is staying active underneath Itoshiki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LaVey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Itoshiki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVey is trying to maintain the position but Itoshiki is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itoshiki is nestled in close to LaVey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Itoshiki is controlling the pace.
LaVey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Itoshiki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Itoshiki trying to control the position from guard on top but LaVey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey wants to sweep but no luck.
LaVey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LaVey prevents Itoshiki from improving his position.
Itoshiki is looking to control LaVey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itoshiki avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if LaVey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
LaVey trying to control from half guard but Itoshiki is working away.
Itoshiki moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaVey pushing down on Itoshiki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Itoshiki wants to control but LaVey is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nozomu Itoshiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Itoshiki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nozomu Itoshiki!