PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Eriksson (ranked 4055 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Emilio Morterero (ranked 484 p4p, 357 weight class). Eriksson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is THICC THICCLY. Morterero has chosen Tequila Sunrise (Spanish Version) as his entrance music. Emilio Morterero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Eriksson
vs
Morterero

165 cm
19
174
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
19
169
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ludvig Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emilio Morterero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson shoots in but Morterero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morterero stuffs the takedown.

Eriksson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morterero holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Eriksson tries for a kimura but Morterero is defending well.
Morterero is looking to regain half guard here but Eriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
Eriksson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eriksson controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morterero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Eriksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Eriksson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morterero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eriksson is controlling him well.

Eriksson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morterero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morterero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eriksson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morterero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eriksson's best efforts.
Morterero is trying to get back to full guard.
Eriksson passes the guard and advances to mount!

Eriksson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Morterero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Morterero tries to lock up and control but Eriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morterero can't escape the position.
Morterero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eriksson.
Eriksson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Eriksson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morterero has worked his arm free - good work by Morterero!
Eriksson throws a strike aimed at the side of Morterero's head but Morterero avoids it well.
Morterero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Eriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eriksson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morterero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eriksson.
Morterero trying to control but Eriksson postures up.
Eriksson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Eriksson working for a guillotine from mount but Morterero is in no mood to give up.
Eriksson fails to move to back control.

Eriksson working for a guillotine from mount but Morterero is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morterero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eriksson wants to take Morterero's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eriksson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morterero has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morterero!

Eriksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eriksson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morterero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Eriksson working for a triangle but Morterero defends it easily.
Morterero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morterero trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morterero works over Eriksson with some ground and pound from guard.
Eriksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morterero manages to get himself to full guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Eriksson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eriksson misses with a takedown
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Eriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morterero's waist but Morterero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eriksson off to one side.
A jab from Morterero finds it's way through Eriksson's defenses.

It looks like Ludvig Eriksson has been cut.
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Eriksson moved out of range nicely.
Morterero cracks a nice hook into Eriksson's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Morterero as Eriksson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Morterero misses.
Eriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Morterero counters with a nice right hand that sends Eriksson toppling to the canvas! Eriksson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morterero finish him?!

Eriksson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morterero lands a jab to Eriksson's midsection.
Oh Eriksson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morterero misses with a looping left.
Eriksson seems to have got his legs back now.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Morterero circles away easily
and Morterero counters with a huge right that knocks Eriksson out cold! Morterero is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Morterero!