PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Lucatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igali comes to the cage accompanied by Firestarter - The Prodigy. On his way into the cage it seems that Christian Igali has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christian Igali seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Igali
vs
Lucatelli

180 cm
24
225 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Lucatelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucatelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucatelli ducks under a wild hook from Igali.
Igali swinging wildly here.
Igali misses with a wild combination.

Lucatelli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lucatelli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Igali is squirming around, avoiding Lucatelli's attempts to control the action.
Igali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Igali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucatelli looking to control but Igali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lucatelli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Igali has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Igali!
Igali wants to control from the top but Lucatelli keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Igali throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucatelli keeping moving, preventing Igali from controlling successfully.
Igali throws a big right hand that misses.
Igali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lucatelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igali is aware though and is defending well.
Igali wants to pass the guard but Lucatelli is keeping the position.
Igali trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucatelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucatelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucatelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Igali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali preventing the sweep.
Igali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucatelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igali throwing strikes but missing.
Igali wants to control from the top but Lucatelli keeps moving.
Igali throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucatelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Igali trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucatelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucatelli looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igali throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucatelli controls Igali momentarily but Igali frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lucatelli defending well as Igali loads up on a big left hand.
Igali lands a body shot.
Igali misses with the combination.
Lucatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igali.
Igali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Carlo Lucatelli has been cut.
Igali throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igali thows a body shot but no joy.
Igali throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lucatelli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Igali!
Igali is breathing heavily.

Lucatelli is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Igali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Igali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Igali tries to hold on but Lucatelli postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucatelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Igali is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucatelli wants to take Igali's back here but Igali is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Igali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Lucatelli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Igali. Those never looked like landing.
Igali misses with an uppercut

and Lucatelli counters with a single leg into guard. Igali didn't expect that.

Igali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucatelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igali keeping moving, preventing Lucatelli from controlling successfully.
Igali is trying to control the position but Lucatelli postures up.

Lucatelli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Igali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Igali has escaped and now he's on top!
Igali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucatelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Igali.
Lucatelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Igali.
Igali throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucatelli trying to keep a closed guard but Igali is proving a slippery customer.
Igali wants to pass the guard but Lucatelli is keeping the position.
Lucatelli keeping moving, preventing Igali from controlling successfully.
Lucatelli trying to keep a closed guard but Igali is proving a slippery customer.
Igali tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucatelli is retaining full guard.
Igali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lucatelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Igali preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali wants to control from the top but Lucatelli keeps moving.
Igali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Igali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucatelli keeping moving, preventing Igali from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Igali.
Igali misses with the combination.
Christian Igali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Igali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucatelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Igali defends it nicely.
Igali throws a hook to the side of Lucatelli's head but Lucatelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Igali misses.
Igali throws a hook to the side of Lucatelli's head but Lucatelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucatelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igali throws out the jab.
Christian Igali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucatelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igali stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucatelli. Lucatelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Christian Igali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Lucatelli.

Oooooh!!! Igali has knocked Lucatelli down with a huge combo! Igali steps away and waves a wobbly Lucatelli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Lucatelli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucatelli slips a straight right by Igali.
Lucatelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Igali finish him?
Igali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucatelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown by Lucatelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Igali which made him look bad.
Igali throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igali stuffs the takedown.
Lucatelli shoots in for a takedown but Igali shows good takedown defense.
Igali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Igali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That has opened up Carlo Lucatelli's cut even more.
Lucatelli slips a jab from Igali.
Igali falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lucatelli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Igali!
Lucatelli controlling the position easily from mount.
Igali tries to hold on but Lucatelli pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Igali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Lucatelli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lucatelli moves out of range as Igali strikes.
Igali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucatelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Igali misses with a looping left.
Igali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igali wants it to stay on the feet.
Igali misses with a wild body shot.
Igali throws out a loose jab but Lucatelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucatelli dodges the punch combination from Igali.
Igali stuffs the takedown.
Lucatelli has a takedown stuffed.
Christian Igali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Lucatelli.
Igali throws a poor cross that misses

and Lucatelli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lucatelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Igali sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucatelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucatelli seems to be working for a kimura but Igali defends the submission attempt.
Igali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucatelli slips nicely into half guard.

Igali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igali keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali wants to improve his position but Lucatelli is controlling well.
Igali holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Lucatelli 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Igali misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igali throws a combination that misses

and Lucatelli counters with a takedown into side control.
Lucatelli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Lucatelli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucatelli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Igali tries to improve position but can't.
Lucatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igali keeps working.

Lucatelli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucatelli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli wants to control but Igali is keeping him busy.
Igali stops Lucatelli from passing to mount.
Lucatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igali keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igali struggling a bit here.
Carlo Lucatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Lucatelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Igali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Igali!