PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Lucatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Glover has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlo Lucatelli's chin.

Lucatelli
vs
Glover

186 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

210 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Lucatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Glover!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lucatelli drives through with a takedown into Glover's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Glover keeping full guard, as Lucatelli tries to pass.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Lucatelli from controlling successfully.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucatelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucatelli is one step ahead there.
Lucatelli thows a big elbow that misses.
Lucatelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucatelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lucatelli drops back looking for a leg! Glover is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Glover manages to kick Lucatelli off! Lucatelli jumps back into Glover's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucatelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lucatelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lucatelli takes a little break here. Glover wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lucatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lucatelli has hold of Glover's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Glover tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lucatelli cranks the arm and Glover screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Glover, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlo Lucatelli!