Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Morterero.
Morterero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dick Twist 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 Dick Twist off to one side.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dick Twist shoots in for a double leg but Morterero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morterero enables Dick Twist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morterero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dick Twist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dick Twist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick Twist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick Twist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morterero wants to stand up but Dick Twist is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick Twist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dick Twist throws a big right hand that misses.
Dick Twist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morterero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dick Twist is working Morterero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Morterero is looking to stand up but Dick Twist isn't so interested in that idea.
Dick Twist throwing strikes from guard but Morterero blocks nicely.
Dick Twist throwing strikes from guard but Morterero blocks nicely.
Dick Twist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick Twist scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick Twist connects with a couple of short punches.
Morterero wants to stand and escape but Dick Twist is having none of it.
Dick Twist landing with the ground and pound.
Dick Twist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dick Twist is working Morterero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick Twist is looking to work some ground and pound but Morterero has wrist control.#T2#
Dick Twist stands up over Morterero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Morterero pushes Dick Twist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morterero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Morterero misses its intended target.
Dick Twist takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morterero as he jumps to the side.
Emilio Morterero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.
Morterero throws a hook but Dick Twist avoids it easily.
Dick Twist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morterero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dick Twist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Morterero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Check out the look on Dick Twist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morterero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morterero is not content to let Dick Twist control the position.
Dick Twist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dick Twist cracks Morterero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dick Twist throws an elbow but Morterero slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morterero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dick Twist on the ground.
Dick Twist working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Morterero is rocked!
Dick Twist scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morterero is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dick Twist can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Ole Dick Twist!

Event: UCF 14:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Morterero gets tackled into the cage by Lesage. Lesage maintains the clinch.
Lesage jumps guard but Morterero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lesage tries to pull guard but Morterero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lesage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Lesage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morterero to keep the fight standing.
Lesage tries to pull guard but Morterero won't allow it.
I was talking to Lesage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morterero working hard to break the clinch.
Lesage jumps guard but Morterero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lesage pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Morterero stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Lesage forces Morterero back against the cage and clinches.
Lesage tries to pull guard but Morterero won't allow it.
Morterero is trying to force a seperation but Lesage has the dominant position.#TD#
Lesage pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesage trying to control the position.
Morterero tries to stand but Lesage is controlling from the bottom.
Lesage trying to keep a closed guard but Morterero is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Morterero wanted to stand there but Lesage had control of the position. #SUB#
Lesage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morterero wants to stand but Lesage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morterero has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Lesage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morterero has picked Lesage up and slammed him! Lesage can't keep hold of the triangle and Morterero manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lesage tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Morterero wants to stand but Lesage is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lesage tries to hold on but Morterero postures up.#SU2#
Morterero stands up from mount. Strange move.
A jab from Morterero misses.
Lesage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesage darts in trying to clinch
and Morterero counters with a left to the body.
Lesage tries to clinch but Morterero moves away
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Robbie Lesage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lesage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesage moves out of range as Morterero throws a body kick. #CL#
Lesage closes the distance and clinches.
Lesage prevents Morterero from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Lesage jumps into guard, dragging Morterero to the mat.
Morterero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesage's guard.
Morterero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lesage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morterero is looking to stand up but Lesage won't let him. #T4#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Morterero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morterero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesage has Morterero pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Morterero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Morterero throws a good cross that connects.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch but Morterero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Lesage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lesage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morterero to keep the fight standing.
Morterero is trying to force a seperation but Lesage has the dominant position.#TD#
Lesage jumps guard and drags Morterero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lesage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lesage working for a triangle but Morterero defends it easily. #SUB#
Lesage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morterero wants to stand but Lesage has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Lesage is looking for a triangle but Morterero pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Morterero gets to his feet. Lesage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lesage tries to clinch up.
Morterero throws a hook but Lesage avoids it easily.
Morterero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesage tries to clinch up.
Morterero throws an overhand right that lands on Lesage's shoulder, as Lesage tries to avoid the shot.
Morterero misses with a straight right.
Lesage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morterero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesage tries to clinch there but Morterero circles away.
Lesage darts in trying to clinch
and Morterero counters with a body kick that stops Lesage in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Morterero keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch but Morterero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morterero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesage tries to clinch up but Morterero circles away and keeps his distance.
Morterero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morterero scores with a decent looking hook.
Morterero throws a jab when Lesage was well out of range.
Lesage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morterero.
Emilio Morterero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesage tries to clinch but Morterero moves out of range.
Morterero throws a counter combo.
Lesage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morterero throws the kick towards the body but Lesage avoids it.
Morterero keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesage moves to clinch but Morterero breaks away
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Lesage wants to clinch
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesage tries to clinch up but Morterero circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesage tries to clinch but Morterero moves out of range. #T3#
Morterero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesage.
Morterero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morterero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morterero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Lesage wants to clinch.
Morterero swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesage.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch but Morterero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morterero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lesage looks to clinch
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Lesage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morterero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morterero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesage.
Lesage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morterero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Morterero.#T4#
Lesage walks into a straight right hand from Morterero.
Lesage wants to clinch.
A big right from Morterero misses.
Morterero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morterero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lesage tries to clinch up
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lesage moves to clinch but Morterero breaks away
and Lesage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Lesage is rocked!
Robbie Lesage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesage tries to clinch
and Morterero scores with a counter punch that sends Lesage to the canvas! Morterero smells blood - he's punishing Lesage with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lesage has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Morterero!

Event: MMAH 111
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Goat lands with a nice body punch.
Morterero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Goat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morterero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goat scores with a jab to the body.
Goat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
Goat throws a head kick that Morterero semi-blocks.
Goat defending well as Morterero loads up on a big left hand.
Morterero needs to keep his hands up - Goat had a free shot at his head there.
Morterero throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Goat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morterero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goat misses with a hook
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morterero walks into a stiff left hand from Goat.
Morterero throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Goat.
Goat misses with a right hand
and Goat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goat misses with a hook to the body
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goat.
Goat misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Morterero checks the leg kick.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morterero misses with a lunging right hand
and Morterero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goat misses with a hook to the body
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Goat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morterero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Goat is rocked!
Goat slips a straight right by Morterero.
Morterero slips a jab from Goat.
Goat throws a leg kick that misses.
Goat with a jab.
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Morterero is looking to land body kicks.
Goat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goat, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat slips under a jab.
Goat pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Morterero throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
Goat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morterero moves away.
Morterero is looking for a counter combo.
Goat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat throws a sloppy body shot
and Morterero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morterero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Goat looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.
Goat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morterero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morterero throws a jab when Goat was well out of range.
Goat takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Morterero swings widly with a right hand
and Goat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goat misses the jab.
Morterero misses with the combination.
Morterero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Morterero misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Goat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morterero throws a lazy uppercut
and Goat counters with a left to the body.
Morterero slips under a jab.
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Morterero as he connects with a hook.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat catches Morterero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morterero slips under a jab from Goat.
Morterero throws a jab when Goat was well out of range.
Goat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morterero.
Goat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morterero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goat's hands.
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!
Morterero throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
Goat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goat throws a looping overhand right but Morterero ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Despite the aggression on Goat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morterero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goat throws a right hand that misses
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Goat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero lands with a hook. Goat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goat. Morterero shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Goat throws a right hand that misses
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emilio Morterero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Morterero avoids the body shot from Goat.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Goat.
Morterero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morterero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goat finds it's way round the side to connect with Morterero's head.
Morterero moves out of range as Goat strikes.
Goat thumps Morterero with a low kick.
Goat throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morterero doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morterero. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Goat misses the target.
Billi Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Goat misses
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Goat scores with a body shot.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Goat moved out of range.
Goat looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.#T1#
Morterero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goat misses the jab.
Goat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Goat.
Goat swinging wildly here.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
Goat thuds a left hand into Morterero's body.
Goat jabs at Morterero's body.
Morterero slips a jab from Goat.
Goat throws an overhand right that lands on Morterero's shoulder, as Morterero tries to avoid the shot.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morterero manages to avoid it.
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morterero slips a straight right by Goat.
Some wild striking there from Morterero. #T2#
Morterero throws a hook but Goat blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat staying out of range there.
Goat moves out of range as Morterero throws a body kick.
Morterero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goat cracks a nice hook into Morterero's ribs.
A big right from Morterero misses.
Morterero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goat walks into a straight right hand from Morterero.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goat slips a straight right by Morterero.
A slow jab from Goat misses its intended target.
Morterero staying out of range there.#T3#
Goat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goat misses with a body shot.
Morterero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
Goat scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from Goat.
A shot to the liver by Goat. Beautiful body shot.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morterero was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Morterero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morterero blocks a head kick by Goat.
Morterero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goat.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Goat works Morterero's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Goat lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat throws a lazy right hand but Morterero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat looks to land a left hand but Morterero moved out of range nicely.
Morterero missing with a left hand there. Goat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morterero takes one to the side of the head.
Morterero misses with an uppercut
and Goat counters with a left to the body.
Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morterero doesn't seem bothered though.
Goat throws a low kick but Morterero moves out of range easily.
Morterero moves out of range as Goat strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goat lands a nice hook to Morterero's body. Morterero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Morterero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morterero was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morterero was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Goat misses with a wild combination.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Goat manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Goat.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goat lands a head kick. Morterero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Goat.
Goat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Goat blocks a head kick by Morterero.
Morterero throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Morterero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morterero there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat throws a leg kick
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Goat connects with a nice looking jab.
Goat throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Goat misses with a shot to the body
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero misses with a lunging right hand
and Goat counters with a stiff right hand.
Morterero throws a jab when Goat was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goat.
Nice defenses there by Morterero.
Morterero throws a right hand that misses
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goat.
Morterero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Goat throws the kick towards the body but Morterero avoids it.#T2#
Morterero moves away from the strike by Goat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Morterero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goat throws a big shot that misses.
Goat digs a good body shot into Morterero's ribs.
Morterero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goat throws a lazy uppercut
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat motions for Morterero to come forward. Goat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goat throws a hook but Morterero blocks it.
Morterero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goat.
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goat.
Morterero blocks a leg kick.
Goat looks to land a left hand but Morterero moved out of range nicely.
Morterero throws a counter high kick but Goat was just alert enough to avoid it.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Morterero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat misses with a lunging right hand
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat moves away from the strike by Morterero.
Goat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Morterero throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Goat coming out on top.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Goat avoids the head kick by Morterero.
Goat lands a nice hook to Morterero's body. Morterero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goat misses with a body punch
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Goat misses with a hook.
Morterero slips a jab from Goat.#T4#
Morterero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Morterero moves away and avoids it.
Goat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Goat moved out of range nicely.
Goat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morterero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
Morterero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat thuds a left hand into Morterero's body.
A swing and a miss from Goat.
Goat misses with a straight right.
Morterero misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!

Event: MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Morterero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonardo as he jumps to the side.
Morterero throws a hook but Leonardo avoids it easily.
Leonardo connects with a body shot that sends Morterero's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Leonardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Leonardo.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Leonardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonardo.
Morterero throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morterero throws a shot from downtown. Leonardo moves away and avoids it.
Morterero swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Morterero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardo looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morterero with a body shot.
Leonardo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Morterero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morterero slips under a jab from Leonardo.
Morterero attempts a counter takedown but Leonardo avoids it well and moves away.
Leonardo thuds his right hand into Morterero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Leonardo.
Morterero throws an overhand right that lands on Leonardo's shoulder, as Leonardo tries to avoid the shot.
Morterero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonardo, as that shot connected.
Morterero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Morterero misses.
Leonardo's coach down at The Tank Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonardo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morterero doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Leonardo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Morterero misses
and Leonardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morterero thinking.
Leonardo connects with a high kick. #T2#
A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Morterero misses the jab.
Leonardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morterero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morterero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonardo throws out the jab.
Leonardo misses with the combination.
It looked like Morterero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morterero sizes up Leonardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Leonardo misses.
Morterero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonardo.
The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Leonardo lands with an overhand left.
Leonardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morterero misses with a straight right.
Leonardo misses with a hook.
Leonardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
Leonardo lands a jab to Morterero's midsection.
Leonardo throws a sloppy head kick and Morterero moves out of range easily.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Leonardo dips to his left and cracks Morterero with an uppercut!
Morterero misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morterero slips a jab and a cross from Leonardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Leonardo lands.
Morterero throws a right hand that Leonardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonardo also avoids with ease.#T4#
Leonardo throws a head kick that Morterero semi-blocks.
Morterero missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut. Morterero saw that one coming.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Morterero.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Morterero scores with a three punch combo!
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo takes one to the chin there.
Leonardo swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Morterero.
Morterero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morterero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonardo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Morterero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Morterero throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leonardo throws a right hand that misses
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morterero cracks Leonardo with a good jab.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Morterero is just out of range.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leonardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Leonardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Leonardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morterero momentarily.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Morterero.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morterero misses with a body kick.
Mario Leonardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonardo scores with a jab.
Leonardo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Morterero throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morterero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero cracks Leonardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morterero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morterero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonardo on the side of the head.#T2#
Leonardo throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Leonardo misses with a body shot
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Morterero ducks under and follows up with a left that Morterero also avoids with ease.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Morterero misses.
A head kick by Leonardo misses
and Morterero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Morterero.
A punch combination from Morterero misses.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Morterero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonardo lands a jab to Morterero's midsection.#T3#
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Leonardo avoids the head kick by Morterero.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morterero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morterero moves out of range of the strikes.
Morterero misses with a hook
and Morterero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morterero misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Leonardo.
Leonardo looks to land a combination but Morterero avoids it well.
Morterero slips under a jab from Leonardo.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Leonardo takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Leonardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonardo.
The crowd cheers as Morterero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonardo doesn't seem phased though.
Morterero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Leonardo walks into a left hand.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Morterero.
Morterero throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo walks into a stiff left hand from Morterero.
Leonardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morterero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Morterero.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Leonardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morterero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonardo.
Morterero misses with a head kick.
Morterero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonardo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonardo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Morterero throws an overhand right that lands on Leonardo's shoulder, as Leonardo tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Morterero.
It seemed like Leonardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mario Leonardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonardo looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.
Morterero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Morterero slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Leonardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Leonardo clinches up with Morterero and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Morterero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morterero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonardo scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo swings for the body but Morterero moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morterero misses with a series of wild punches.
Morterero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leonardo has time to react.#T2#
Morterero looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardo is just out of range.
Leonardo cracks Morterero with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morterero connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Morterero.
A big left from Leonardo misses.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Morterero blocks a jab.
Leonardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morterero missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morterero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Leonardo misses.
Morterero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morterero motions for Leonardo to come forward. Morterero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Morterero slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Morterero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morterero's hands.
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonardo lands with a kick to the temple. Morterero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morterero misses with a hook. Leonardo ducked under it nicely.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Morterero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero walks into a stiff left hand from Leonardo.#T4#
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Leonardo misses with a hook.
Leonardo throws a hook but Morterero blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo looks to land a combination but Morterero avoids it well.
Leonardo works Morterero's body with a nice hook.
Leonardo misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Morterero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morterero staying out of range there.
Jab from Morterero.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Morterero.
Morterero throws a low kick, looking for Leonardo's leg but Leonardo calmly moves out of range.
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Leonardo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Morterero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonardo avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Morterero ducks under and follows up with a left that Morterero also avoids with ease.
Morterero tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Morterero.
Leonardo lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut. Morterero saw that one coming.
Morterero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Morterero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonardo tries to clinch there but Morterero circles away.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Morterero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morterero looks to throw the jab but Leonardo is out of range.
Leonardo feints a jab promting Morterero to slip. Leonardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morterero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonardo misses the target.
Morterero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morterero thinking. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morterero, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonardo connects with a right hand. Morterero shakes it off.
Leonardo swings for the body but Morterero moves out of range.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo thuds a left hand into Morterero's body.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonardo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Morterero throws a hook but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morterero. #T3#
Morterero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Morterero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morterero misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonardo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Morterero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab lands there for Leonardo.
Morterero misses with a head kick.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo throws the left hand but Morterero avoids the punch easily.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Leonardo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Leonardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morterero slips under a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morterero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo scores with a jab. Morterero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leonardo scores with a nice strike.
Leonardo takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morterero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morterero moves away.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Leonardo dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonardo, as that shot connected.
Leonardo throws a hook but Morterero avoids it easily.
Morterero throws an off balance right hand
and Leonardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo misses with a double jab.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero catches Leonardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morterero.
Leonardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo misses with a right hand
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A big right from Leonardo misses.
Morterero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morterero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonardo wants to clinch but Morterero slips to the side
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo swinging wildly here.
Leonardo lands a jab.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
Morterero misses the jab.
Leonardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonardo with a jab.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Morterero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonardo! But no joy.
Leonardo defending well as Morterero loads up on a big left hand.
Morterero dodges the punch combination from Leonardo. #T2#
Leonardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Morterero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morterero wants to take a breather but Leonardo is having none of it.
Well, if Morterero 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.
Morterero wants to take a breather but Leonardo is having none of it.
Leonardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morterero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Leonardo trying to control but Morterero postures up.
Morterero controlling the action here.
Leonardo trying to control but Morterero postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leonardo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morterero has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonardo working to try and regain half guard.
Mario Leonardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Morterero jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leonardo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leonardo and Morterero has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SU#
Morterero decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leonardo to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Leonardo.
I've got Leonardo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mario Leonardo!
Mario Leonardo is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Leonardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Morterero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bits.
Morterero slips a straight right by Bits.
Bits lands a slapping body shot.
Bits scores with a jab. Morterero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morterero lands with a right hand.
Bits just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Morterero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bits moves away from the strike by Morterero.
Bits takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Bits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morterero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Morterero throws a hook to the side of Bits's head but Bits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bits throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Bits misses with a straight right.
Bits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bits lands the left hand.
Bits digs a good body shot into Morterero's ribs.
Bits lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morterero at a distance.
Morterero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bits misses the target.
Morterero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tim Bits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bits.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bits works Morterero's body with a nice hook.
Bits lands a glancing blow to the side of Morterero's head.
A jab from Morterero misses.
Morterero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morterero defending well as Bits loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Bits misses.
Morterero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morterero tries a head kick but it misses.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bits swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bits misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Morterero misses the target.#T2#
Bits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bits throws a jab when Morterero was well out of range.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Jab by Bits.
Morterero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bits throws a hook to the side of Morterero's head but Morterero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morterero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Bits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morterero.
Morterero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bits throws a poor cross that misses
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morterero fails to land the takedown.
Bits throws a looping overhand right but Morterero ducks down to avoid it.
Bits misses with a straight right.
Morterero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bits sprawls and moves away.
Bits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morterero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morterero scores with a hook.
Morterero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Bits throws a shot from downtown. Morterero moves away and avoids it.
Tim Bits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bits looks to land a combination but Morterero avoids it well.
Morterero misses with a wild body shot.
Bits tries to move into range but Morterero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morterero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bits's head backwards.
Bits on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Morterero misses with a looping left.
Bits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morterero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bits rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Bits misses with a two punch combination.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Bits manages to avoid it.
Bits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morterero momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Morterero swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bits to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bits circles away quickly and effectively.
Morterero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Bits loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Morterero misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Bits blocks the body kick.
Bits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Morterero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morterero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bits is looking for a sweep.
Morterero prevents Bits from escaping the position.
Bits is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morterero off and has taken his back!
Bits trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morterero has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bits dominated that round.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Bits.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bits.
Bits staying out of range there.
A big left from Bits misses.
Morterero throws a hook to the side of Bits's head but Bits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morterero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bits throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Bits connects with a body shot that sends Morterero's belly button to the back.
Bits lands with a shot to the body.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Bits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morterero blocks a jab.
Bits misses with a shot to the body
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bits swivels and escapes.
Bits dips to his left and cracks Morterero with an uppercut!
Bits has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morterero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Morterero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Morterero is looking to counter punch.
Bits connects with the punch.
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
Morterero walks into a straight right hand from Bits.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Bits lands a two punch combo.
Bits cracks Morterero with a good jab.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
Bits throws a series of punches but Morterero moves out of range.
Bits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero lands a nice shot that snaps Bits's head back.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bits. Those never looked like landing.
Tim Bits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bits moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morterero misses with a left hand
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bits throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero. #T2#
Bits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bits takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Bits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bits misses with a wild body shot.
Bits misses with a body shot
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Bits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morterero.
Bits misses with a straight left.
Bits misses with a right hand
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bits digs a good hook to Morterero's body.
Morterero slips under a jab from Bits.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morterero.
Bits lands a body shot.
Morterero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bits throws a looping overhand right but Morterero ducks down to avoid it.
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bits.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morterero clobbers Bits with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Bits.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Morterero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bits tries to avoid it but Morterero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bits to the ground. Bits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bits appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Morterero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Bits misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Some wild striking there from Bits. #T4#
Bits moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bits misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morterero blocks a jab.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Bits leaves Morterero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Morterero looking to score a takedown here. Bits is defending well but Morterero drives through and ends up in Bits's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morterero looking to pass the guard.
Bits can't keep his opponent in guard - Morterero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bits jabs Morterero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bits comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bits misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Morterero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bits throws out the jab.
Morterero slips a straight right by Bits.
A head kick misses from Morterero.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Bits takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bits connects with a body shot that sends Morterero's belly button to the back.
Morterero staying out of range there.
Bits misses with a body shot
and Morterero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morterero misses with an uppercut
and Bits counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bits misses with a body punch
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Bits.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Bits manages to avoid it.
Morterero walks into a stiff left hand from Bits.
Bits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morterero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morterero misses with an uppercut. Bits saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morterero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bits.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Bits misses with a looping left.
Bits lands a nice hook to Morterero's body. Morterero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Morterero tries to counter with a takedown but Bits is quick to defend against it.
A cross from Bits lands.
Bits misses with a hook.#T2#
Bits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morterero misses the shot to the body.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Morterero.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Morterero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Morterero. Those never looked like landing.
Bits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
Bits ducks right into an uppercut from Morterero.
A big left from Bits misses.
Bits scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Bits fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morterero with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Morterero.
Bits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morterero.
Bits missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bits throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Morterero counters with a crisp one two that drops Bits! Morterero thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bits to his feet! Bits is in big trouble!#ROC#Bits is rocked!
Bits throws a hook but Morterero blocks it.
Bits is still on wobbly legs! Can Morterero finish him?
Bits misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Morterero counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Emilio Morterero!
Emilio Morterero retains his welterweight title!

Event: MMAH 93
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Gray slips under a jab from Morterero.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gray misses the jab.
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Morterero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Morterero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morterero throws out the jab.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morterero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Morterero misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morterero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Morterero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray lands a jab to Morterero's midsection.
Morterero slips a jab from Gray.
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!
Gray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Morterero slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morterero.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morterero under the eye.
Morterero lands a jab to the nose.
Gray takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Morterero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Morterero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gray misses with a jab to the body
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Morterero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Gray moves into the clinch.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morterero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morterero is trying to break the clinch but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Morterero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Morterero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morterero swinging wildly here.
Gray misses with a body punch
and Morterero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gray cracks Morterero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray misses with a left hand
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Morterero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Morterero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morterero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Gray has been cut.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morterero lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Morterero.
Morterero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Morterero walks into a left hand.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Gray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morterero steps in with a hook that catches Gray right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Morterero follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gray looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Morterero!
Emilio Morterero is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Van Der Livery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Livery misses with a looping right.
Van Der Livery throws a good cross that connects.
Van Der Livery slips a jab from Morterero.
Van Der Livery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Der Livery slips under a jab from Morterero.
Morterero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Emilio Morterero has been cut.
Van Der Livery swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Der Livery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Livery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Der Livery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morterero - the referee stops the clock and Van Der Livery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morterero. Van Der Livery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morterero throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Livery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Livery misses with a left hand
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Der Livery slips a jab from Morterero.
Morterero throws a head kick but Van Der Livery moves out of range. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Morterero scores with a four punch combination!
Van Der Livery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Morterero misses the target.
No joy there for Van Der Livery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morterero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morterero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Der Livery just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Livery looks to score with a jab to the body but Morterero is just out of range.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Van Der Livery misses with a wild body shot.
Morterero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Van Der Livery misses.
Morterero misses the jab.
It looked like Van Der Livery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Morterero catches Van Der Livery right on the button with a cross.
Morterero's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morterero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Der Livery throws a jab when Morterero was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morterero! But no joy.
Morterero walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morterero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Van Der Livery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Danga de danga de dang - Morterero scores with a four punch combination!
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery looks to throw the jab but Morterero is out of range.
Van Der Livery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
Van Der Livery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morterero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Livery slips the punch.
Van Der Livery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morterero throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Livery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Livery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morterero connects with a right hand. Van Der Livery shakes it off.
Van Der Livery moves out of range of the strikes.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery tries to bum rush Morterero with a series of wild strikes but Morterero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Livery just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Morterero.
Morterero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Livery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Morterero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morterero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery throws the left hand but Morterero avoids the punch easily.
Morterero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morterero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morterero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morterero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morterero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Livery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morterero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Morterero misses with a left hand
and Van Der Livery counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Morterero.
Van Der Livery scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Van Der Livery throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Morterero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Der Livery loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Van Der Livery throws a sloppy body shot
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Morterero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Livery misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Livery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Livery throws a body shot but no joy.
Morterero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Der Livery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Morterero.
Van Der Livery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Livery throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Morterero counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Van Der Livery is rocked!
Van Der Livery dodges the punch combination from Morterero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morterero misses with a straight left.
Morterero staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Morterero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Morterero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Der Livery.
Morterero throws a fast counter high kick but Van Der Livery manages to duck under it in time.
Morterero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery lands a body shot.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Livery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Morterero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Der Livery defending well as Morterero loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Livery scores with a jab. Morterero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Der Livery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morterero.
Morterero throws the left hand but Van Der Livery avoids the punch easily.
Morterero lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Livery scores with a hook to the body. Morterero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Morterero slips a jab from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Van Der Livery loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Der Livery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Livery. #ROC#Morterero is rocked!
Van Der Livery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morterero doesn't seem bothered though.
Morterero is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Livery finish him?
Van Der Livery lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery!
Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ford Van Der Livery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Hart lands a nice shot that snaps Morterero's head back.
Morterero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hart sizes up Morterero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart throws the left hand but Morterero avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morterero.
Morterero throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Morterero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Morterero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morterero taking a bit of punishment here - Hart scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hart in side control, throwing shots but Morterero defends.
Morterero can't do much from the bottom here.
Hart trying to control the action but Morterero is working from the bottom.
Morterero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morterero wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart advances to full mount.
Hart wants to control but instead Morterero manages to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Morterero actively working from the bottom here.
Hart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morterero is looking to control Hart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morterero avoid being mounted?
Morterero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morterero wants to get back to his feet.
Morterero is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart works his way into full mount!
Morterero is bucking up trying to escape but Hart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Hart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hart cracks Morterero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morterero is trying to escape the mount.
Hart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morterero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hart trying to control the action but Morterero is working from the bottom.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morterero is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.
Morterero is trying to maintain the position but Hart is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Morterero won't allow Hart to pass to mount.
Hart trying to control from half guard but Morterero is working away.
Nice strikes from Hart there.
Morterero is not content to let Hart control the position.
Morterero tries to kick Hart off but Hart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morterero is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Hart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart is looking to counter the offense by Morterero and move into the clinch.#CL#
Hart closes the distance and pushes Morterero back into the cage.
Hart presses Morterero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
Hart keeps control of Morterero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morterero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morterero blocks a body shot from Hart.
Morterero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hart has Morterero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morterero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morterero is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morterero to keep the fight standing.
Hart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morterero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morterero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hart prevents Morterero from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hart.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Morterero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Hart successfully pulls guard.
Hart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Morterero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morterero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morterero tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morterero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Morterero pushes his legs off easily.
Morterero stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.
Morterero wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Hart has Morterero pulled in close to control his posture.
Hart wants to sweep here but Morterero controlling him for the moment.
Bret Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morterero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Morterero passes Hart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morterero.
Morterero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hart tries to lock up and control but Morterero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hart is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Morterero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Morterero is working for a guillotine from mount but Hart frees his head quite easily.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Hart tries to lock up and control but Morterero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morterero with shots to the head and body - Hart looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morterero.
Hart wants to hold on but Morterero pushes him away.
Hart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morterero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morterero controlling his opponent.
Morterero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hart is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Morterero is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Morterero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emilio Morterero!

Event: TL Fight Night 20
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Eriksson shoots in but Morterero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morterero stuffs the takedown.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Eriksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Eriksson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morterero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Morterero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eriksson is controlling him well.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Eriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
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! #SUB#
Eriksson working for a guillotine from mount but Morterero is in no mood to give up.
Eriksson fails to move to back control. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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! #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVR#
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!#R2#
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. #CUT2#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 #KD2#
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?!#ROC2#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!

Event: TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Rojas shoots for a double leg takedown but Morterero sprawls well. He's pushed Rojas 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Rojas gets a double leg takedown into Morterero's guard.
Morterero has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morterero has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up.
Morterero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rojas stands up over Morterero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rojas landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas prevents Morterero from getting back to his feet.
Morterero has his hands on Rojas 's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Morterero looking for a guillotine here but Rojas defends easily. #T1#
Rojas throws an elbow that misses. Morterero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rojas 's guard. Nice move by Morterero!#REVB#
Morterero with a nice head shot there.
Morterero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morterero won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morterero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Morterero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morterero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rojas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morterero controls the pace.
Rojas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rojas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Morterero stops Rojas from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rojas tries for a takedown but Morterero circles away easily
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Victor Rojas has been cut.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas darts in looking for a takedown but Morterero gets double underhooks and turns Rojas into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Rojas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morterero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Rojas with that takedown attempt.
Morterero looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rojas blocks a jab.#KD2#
Morterero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rojas sprawling to the canvas! Rojas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Morterero finish him?! #ROC2#Rojas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morterero counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rojas out cold! What a finish! Morterero is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Morterero!

Event: TL Fight Night 10
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Isaksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Isaksen coming out on top.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Isaksen.
Morterero misses with a series of wild punches.
Morterero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morterero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Morterero there.#ROC#Isaksen is rocked!
Morterero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isaksen.
Isaksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Morterero finish him?
Isaksen moves away from the strike by Morterero.
Isaksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Morterero seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Isaksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
A jab lands there for Isaksen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaksen throws a right hand that Morterero ducks under and follows up with a left that Morterero also avoids with ease.
Isaksen takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Isaksen misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Isaksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morterero staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Morterero misses the target.
Isaksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morterero.
Isaksen moves away from the strike by Morterero.
Isaksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emilio Morterero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morterero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morterero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Isaksen takes a step back to recover.
Isaksen looks winded!
Morterero misses with a two punch combination.
Isaksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morterero counters with a big right hand! Oh Isaksen is in trouble here! Morterero follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Morterero!

Event: TL Fight Night 4
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Morterero moves out of range as Mora strikes.
Morterero throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morterero won't be happy with that.
Morterero is trying to get back to his feet.
Mora grinds an elbow into Morterero's temple.
Mora in side control, throwing shots but Morterero defends.
Mora landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mora cracks Morterero with a big right hand but Morterero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Morterero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morterero keeps working.
Morterero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mora on the ground.
Morterero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora working the ground and pound.
Mora lands an elbow. #T1#
Mora landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mora in side control, throwing shots but Morterero defends.
Mora grinds an elbow into Morterero's temple.
Mora creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mora working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Morterero is rocked!
Mora scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morterero is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mora can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Mora!
After the fight, Chance Mora was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BH - Bloody Sunday #1
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Wintringham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wintringham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Wintringham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morterero misses with a body shot.
Wintringham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wintringham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
It seemed like Wintringham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Wintringham.
Wintringham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Morterero misses the target.
Wintringham throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Morterero connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Wade Wintringham has been cut.
A jab lands there for Morterero.
Morterero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morterero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wintringham.
Wintringham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morterero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Wintringham is rocked!
Morterero ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Wintringham out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Morterero!

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