PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Comfortably Numb. Moretti has chosen CHANGES as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hunt
vs
Moretti

175 cm
33
170 lbs
36 - 17 - 0

178 cm
30
177 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt avoids the body shot from Moretti.
Moretti misses with a right hand

and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Moretti didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moretti keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Moretti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moretti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moretti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moretti controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moretti wants to control for a moment but Hunt uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Moretti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moretti is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Enzo Moretti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Moretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Moretti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Moretti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moretti scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Moretti moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Moretti's leg but Moretti calmly moves out of range.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt thumps Moretti with a low kick.
Moretti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moretti misses with an uppercut.
Moretti misses with an uppercut.
Enzo Moretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Moretti.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt lands the left hand.
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 Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Moretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Moretti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Moretti moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
Moretti checks a leg kick.
Moretti throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Moretti misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Moretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moretti. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Moretti scores with a push kick.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Moretti backpedaling.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt misses with a hook. Moretti ducked under it nicely.
Moretti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moretti cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moretti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Moretti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt lands a jab to Moretti's midsection.
Moretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
Moretti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Moretti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moretti tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moretti to the ground. Moretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merik Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Moretti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moretti is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moretti's head.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is fighting to break Moretti's control of his arms but Moretti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enzo Moretti.
Moretti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Moretti.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt moves out of range as Moretti strikes.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Moretti.
Hunt tests Moretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt throws a jab when Moretti was well out of range.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hunt misses with a looping right.
Merik Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt thumps Moretti with a low kick.
Moretti moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Moretti misses with a body kick.
Hunt wants to slow Moretti down by chopping away at his legs.
Moretti misses with a two punch combination.
Moretti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Moretti moves out of range.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moretti jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moretti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moretti blocks a head kick by Hunt.
A jab from Moretti does it's job there.
A jab from Moretti misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Moretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moretti scores with a nice strike.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Moretti cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Moretti misses with a hook.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Moretti off balance momentarily.
Moretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Moretti throws a poor cross that misses

and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moretti won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moretti wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moretti parries the strikes from Hunt easily there. Hunt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moretti to escape.
Moretti is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Moretti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is pressing down on Moretti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moretti is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti controlling the position for now.
Moretti wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moretti is positioning himself well to prevent Hunt advancing to mount.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Enzo Moretti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunt throws a head kick but Moretti moves out of range.
Moretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moretti scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moretti throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moretti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Moretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a leg kick but Moretti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moretti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt thuds his right hand into Moretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moretti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Merik Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moretti moves away.
Moretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Moretti counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Moretti to acknowledge the strikes.
Moretti lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Moretti.
A big left from Moretti misses.
Hunt cracks Moretti with a good jab.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Moretti moved out of range nicely.
Moretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moretti momentarily.
Moretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Moretti didn't expect that.
Merik Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moretti controlling the position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moretti trying to control the position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Moretti is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Enzo Moretti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Moretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Moretti finds it's target.
Moretti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Moretti is out of range.
Hunt cracks the inside of Moretti's front leg.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moretti lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Moretti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moretti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Moretti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Moretti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moretti.
Moretti thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt tries to bum rush Moretti with a series of wild strikes but Moretti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt shoots in but Moretti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Moretti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Moretti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Moretti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moretti scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Moretti.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moretti tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moretti to the ground. Moretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Moretti counters with a slapping leg kick.

Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moretti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moretti wants to sweep but no luck.
Moretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Moretti is keeping the position.
Moretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moretti controlling the position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Moretti is retaining full guard.
Moretti keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moretti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Moretti thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Moretti lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moretti. That did some damage!
Hunt takes a swing at Moretti's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hunt misses.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Enzo Moretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Moretti saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Moretti there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moretti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Moretti is just out of range.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Moretti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti scores with a jab.
Moretti tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt takes one on the button.

Hunt is rocked!
Moretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moretti lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Moretti throws an overhand right that drops Hunt like a sack of potatoes! Moretti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Moretti!
In his post fight interview, Enzo Moretti gave a big smile as he said 'Brazil sucks. I'm calling out Sativa Sensei. I'll set my sliders to kick your ass the next time we fight!'.