PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makuro Kurosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVey comes into the arena with Punishment blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

LaVey
vs
Kurosuke

188 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton LaVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makuro Kurosuke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from LaVey.

LaVey moves into range and clinches up with Kurosuke.
Kurosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurosuke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaVey jumps guard but Kurosuke stands there with LaVey around his waist. LaVey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaVey is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurosuke gets an underhook and turns LaVey into the cage.
Kurosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.

It looks like Anton LaVey has been cut.
LaVey blocks a body shot from Kurosuke.
LaVey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosuke.

LaVey breaks the clinch.
Kurosuke swings for the body but LaVey moves out of range.
Kurosuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Kurosuke gets tackled into the cage by LaVey. LaVey maintains the clinch.
LaVey lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a nice uppercut.
LaVey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
Kurosuke misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke is pressed up against the cage. LaVey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kurosuke down to the mat. Kurosuke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kurosuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.
LaVey wants to break free but Kurosuke has control.
LaVey is working for takedown but Kurosuke is calmly controlling the position for now.
LaVey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosuke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

LaVey tightens his grip and picks Kurosuke up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurosuke manages to land in guard.
Kurosuke wants to stand but LaVey is controlling the position.
LaVey preventing the sweep.
Kurosuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaVey trying to control but Kurosuke is working from the bottom.
LaVey is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurosuke has wrist control.
LaVey with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

LaVey drops back looking for a leg! Kurosuke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kurosuke manages to kick LaVey off! LaVey jumps back into Kurosuke's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke is looking to stand up but LaVey isn't so interested in that idea.
LaVey wants to stand but Kurosuke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaVey looking to pass the guard.
LaVey wants to control from the top but Kurosuke keeps moving.
Kurosuke wants to stand up but LaVey is controlling him.
LaVey wants to pass the guard but Kurosuke is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anton LaVey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kurosuke. Those never looked like landing.
LaVey misses with a jab to the body
and Kurosuke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaVey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosuke lands the left hand.
LaVey shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosuke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaVey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LaVey is breathing heavily.
Kurosuke throws a body punch but LaVey moves out of range.
Kurosuke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Kurosuke as LaVey shoots in.
LaVey misses with a right hand
and Kurosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosuke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurosuke punishes LaVey's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurosuke counters with a nice body shot.
Anton LaVey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosuke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LaVey's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaVey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Kurosuke coming out on top.
Kurosuke lands a glancing blow to the side of LaVey's head.
LaVey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaVey misses with a double jab
and Kurosuke counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurosuke punishes LaVey's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Kurosuke. Beautiful body shot.
LaVey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurosuke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaVey rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurosuke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LaVey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kurosuke works LaVey's body with a nice hook.
LaVey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makuro Kurosuke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosuke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosuke blocking some punches.
Kurosuke gets underhooks to prevent LaVey's takedown attempt.
LaVey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurosuke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaVey has Kurosuke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kurosuke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
LaVey tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosuke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaVey is working for takedown but Kurosuke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
A short right from Kurosuke on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.
LaVey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosuke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kurosuke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Kurosuke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kurosuke as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurosuke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaVey wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
LaVey is trying to force a seperation but Kurosuke has the dominant position.
Kurosuke gets underhooks to prevent LaVey's takedown attempt.
Kurosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaVeys head.
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosuke is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke scores with a shot to the side of LaVey's head.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kurosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaVeys head.
LaVey is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurosuke has double underhooks.
LaVey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Kurosuke is leaning against LaVey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosuke lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosuke pushes LaVey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaVey has Kurosuke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kurosuke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaVey fails to pull guard.
LaVey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurosuke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
Kurosuke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaVey.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Kurosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
LaVey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kurosuke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurosuke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kurosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosuke pushes LaVey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
Kurosuke keeps control of LaVey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke works on LaVey's body with a couple of short punches.
LaVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurosuke prevents it.
Kurosuke stalling the fight.
LaVey takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
LaVey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosuke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaVey wants a takedown.
Kurosuke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke stops a takedown attempt from LaVey.
Kurosuke stops a takedown attempt from LaVey.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
Kurosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
A shot in the inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke pushes LaVey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosuke works on LaVey's body with a couple of short punches.
LaVey wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosuke won't allow it.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.

LaVey pulls guard successfully.
Kurosuke wants to stand but LaVey is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makuro Kurosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kurosuke jabs LaVey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaVey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaVey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurosuke scores with a body shot.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosuke.
LaVey walks into a left hand.

Anton LaVey's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Kurosuke misses.
LaVey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kurosuke.

LaVey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Kurosuke.
Oh LaVey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosuke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaVey at a distance.
LaVey seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurosuke scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke misses with a double jab.
Kurosuke moves out of range as LaVey throws a body kick.
Kurosuke lands with a hook. LaVey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LaVey throws a combination that misses
and Kurosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosuke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurosuke dips to his left and cracks LaVey with an uppercut!

Anton LaVey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LaVey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kurosuke throws a one two combo.

LaVey closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
LaVey goes for a takedown attempt but Kurosuke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaVey throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosuke moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosuke lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosuke lands with a shot to the body.
Kurosuke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LaVey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosuke swinging wildly here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaVey tries to pull guard but Kurosuke won't allow it.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LaVey or not.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
LaVey wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosuke won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke lands a body shot.
Kurosuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
Kurosuke is working LaVey over against the cage.
LaVey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kurosuke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Kurosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaVey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurosuke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaVey tries to pull guard but Kurosuke won't allow it.
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
Kurosuke digs a right hand underneath LaVey's ribcage. LaVey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kurosuke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Kurosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaVeys head.
LaVey tries to pull guard but Kurosuke won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
LaVey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke scores with a shot to the side of LaVey's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosuke.
Makuro Kurosuke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Kurosuke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosuke lands a shot to the body.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaVey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kurosuke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kurosuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makuro Kurosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurosuke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makuro Kurosuke!