PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Lucatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oh Well. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lucatelli
vs
Smith

186 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

183 cm
30
220 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Lucatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Lucatelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Lucatelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Lucatelli is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Lucatelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucatelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucatelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith stops Lucatelli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lucatelli trying to control but Smith is having none of it.

Lucatelli wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lucatelli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucatelli tries to control but Smith wriggling away.

Lucatelli goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Lucatelli is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control but Lucatelli is working from the bottom.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Lucatelli defends it.
Lucatelli is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to take a breather but Lucatelli is having none of it.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucatelli's head.

Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucatelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Lucatelli shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Lucatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucatelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Lucatelli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli controlling the position from side mount.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Lucatelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lucatelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lucatelli tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlo Lucatelli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lucatelli fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lucatelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lucatelli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Lucatelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucatelli tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucatelli.
Lucatelli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Lucatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lucatelli controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Lucatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Lucatelli tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Lucatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucatelli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Lucatelli takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucatelli or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Carlo Lucatelli has been cut.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucatelli backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.

Lucatelli is rocked!
Smith misses with the head strike.
Oh Lucatelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Lucatelli! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Smith!