PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caspar Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Lucchesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caspar Creel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrea Lucchesi's chin.

Creel
vs
Lucchesi

197 cm
25
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 The Island, Caspar Creel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrea Lucchesi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucchesi clinches with his opponent.
Creel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Lucchesi has Creel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucchesi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Creel tumbling to the mat - Lucchesi dives into Creel's guard.
Creel is looking to stand up but Lucchesi isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucchesi lands a couple of digs.
Lucchesi content to stall in guard here.
Lucchesi throws a big right hand that misses.
Creel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi stands and throws Creel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucchesi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lucchesi.
Lucchesi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creel keeps working.
Lucchesi controls the position.
Lucchesi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lucchesi is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creel tries to improve position but can't.
Creel is letting Lucchesi control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
More stalling from Lucchesi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucchesi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Creel eats them both and turns towards Lucchesi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucchesi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Creel wants to sweep here but Lucchesi controlling him for the moment.
Lucchesi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Lucchesi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creel, up you get!
Lucchesi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Creel. No joy for Lucchesi on that attempt.
Lucchesi is looking to land body kicks.
Creel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucchesi or perhaps it was just good defense by Creel, which made it look bad.
Andrea Lucchesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucchesi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Lucchesi.
Creel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lucchesi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Lucchesi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Lucchesi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucchesi is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucchesi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creel regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Lucchesi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lucchesi misses with a takedown attempt
and Creel counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but Creel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Lucchesi has managed to clinch.
Lucchesi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creel's efforts to push away.
Lucchesi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Creel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Lucchesi.
Creel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lucchesi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Creel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lucchesi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Creel to the mat. Creel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Creel pushes Lucchesi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucchesi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Creel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucchesi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucchesi wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucchesi jumps guard but Creel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Creel can't break the clinch.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lucchesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Creel with that takedown attempt.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucchesi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creel checks the leg kick.
Creel feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucchesi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Creel if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucchesi wants to clinch.
Lucchesi misses with a head kick.
Lucchesi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Creel moves into the clinch.
Lucchesi tries for a takedown but Creel manages to get underhooks.

Creel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucchesi misses with a double jab.

Lucchesi shoots in and gets a takedown into Creel's guard.
Andrea Lucchesi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Lucchesi from controlling successfully.
Lucchesi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucchesi content to stall in guard here.
Lucchesi trying to control but Creel is working from the bottom.

Lucchesi gets to his feet - Creel follows without any prompting.

Lucchesi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creel works his way to full guard. Good work.

Creel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lucchesi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Creel instigates a clinch.
Creel is trying to drag Lucchesi to the mat but Lucchesi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lucchesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caspar Creel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Creel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Creel staying out of range there.

Lucchesi clinches up with Creel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucchesi lands with a short shot to the head.

Lucchesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucchesi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucchesi wants it to stay on the feet.

Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucchesi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Creel is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel is trying to maintain the position but Lucchesi is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucchesi trying to control the pace.
Lucchesi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lucchesi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creel!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creel can't escape the position.
Creel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lucchesi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucchesi tries to control but Creel wriggling away.
Lucchesi avoids the attempt from Creel to control.
Lucchesi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lucchesi controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Creel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucchesi looking to control but Creel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucchesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucchesi wants to control the pace but Creel is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucchesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Lucchesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lucchesi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Lucchesi!