PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taticzek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bang Bang. Zbynek Taticzek has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Zsorats
vs
Taticzek

181 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
184 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zsorats closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taticzek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zsorats is pressing down on Taticzek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taticzek is holding on for now.
Zsorats wants to advance to full mount but Taticzek doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taticzek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Taticzek is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats passes Taticzek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zsorats wants to advance to full mount but Taticzek doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Taticzek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Taticzek is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zsorats trying to control the position but Taticzek is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zsorats goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taticzek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zsorats but great work by Taticzek.
Taticzek is looking to take a break and control but Zsorats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsorats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taticzek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zsorats manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is trying to maintain the position but Taticzek is very close to passing his half guard.
Taticzek is controlling the pace.
Zsorats is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taticzek is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zsorats misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Taticzek blocks the low kick.
Taticzek misses with a looping left.
Taticzek moves out of range of the leg kick from Zsorats.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zsorats.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsorats connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zsorats throws a leg kick but Taticzek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taticzek moves into range and connects with a jab.

Taticzek gets caught flat footed, as Zsorats shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taticzek swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zsorats drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zsorats jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zsorats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taticzek is keeping the position for now.
Zsorats being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Taticzek is retaining full guard.
Taticzek has his hands on Zsorats's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zsorats stands and throws Taticzek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emmanuel Zsorats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Taticzek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taticzek keeps working.
Taticzek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zsorats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to improve position but can't.
Zsorats sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zsorats is trying to get back to full guard.
Zsorats is looking to control Taticzek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zsorats avoid being mounted?
Zsorats is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsorats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taticzek wants to pass the guard but Zsorats is defending well.
Zsorats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taticzek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zsorats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Taticzek rushes Zsorats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taticzek looking to throw knees to the head but Zsorats is blocking nicely.
Taticzek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zsorats can't get the takedown.
Zsorats being controlled against the cage.
Taticzek crunches a lovely knee into Zsorats's ribcage.
Zsorats tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taticzek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zsorats up against the cage.
Taticzek tries a body shot but Zsorats blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taticzek tries to land knees in the clinch but Zsorats avoids the damage to the body.
Taticzek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zsorats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taticzek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taticzek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taticzek wants it to stay on the feet.

Zsorats manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taticzek on his heels. He'll look to pass Taticzek's guard now, I'm sure.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zsorats postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Taticzek is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taticzek holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Taticzek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats throws a big elbow that misses.
Taticzek controls Zsorats momentarily but Zsorats frees himself.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Taticzek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Taticzek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taticzek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsorats.
Zsorats is looking to chop away at Taticzek's legs.

Zsorats shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zsorats was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Zsorats with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zsorats with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats fails to take his opponent's back.
Taticzek is looking to improve his position but Zsorats isn't that keen on the idea.
Zsorats looking to control but Taticzek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taticzek wants to hold on but Zsorats pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsorats looking to control but Taticzek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Zsorats clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zsorats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Zsorats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zsorats swats away the attempt to clinch by Taticzek.
Taticzek misses with an uppercut.
Taticzek loads up on a big right hand but Zsorats slips the punch.
Zsorats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsorats jabs Taticzek right on the nose. Taticzek blinks but takes it well.
Zsorats closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taticzek circles away.
Zsorats throws a sloppy body shot
and Zsorats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zbynek Taticzek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taticzek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsorats.
Zsorats takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zsorats thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Taticzek.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Taticzek's shoulder, as Taticzek tries to avoid the shot.
Taticzek throws a body punch but Zsorats moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsorats.
Taticzek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zsorats moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsorats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsorats has a takedown stuffed.
Taticzek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zsorats misses with a low kick as Taticzek jumps back.
Zsorats throws a hook but Taticzek blocks it.
Zbynek Taticzek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zsorats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zsorats.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsorats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zsorats swats away the attempt to clinch by Taticzek.
Taticzek staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zsorats is defended easily by Taticzek.
Taticzek misses with the combination.
Zsorats shoots in but no luck this time.
Zsorats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taticzek checks it well.
Taticzek misses with a series of wild punches.
Zsorats misses with a lunging right hand

and Taticzek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zsorats avoids it.
Zsorats has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taticzek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zsorats blocks a body shot from Taticzek.
Taticzek lands with a short shot to the head.
Zsorats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taticzek lands with a right to the head.
Taticzek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zsorats blocks it with crossed arms.
Taticzek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zsorats looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Taticzek.
Taticzek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taticzek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zsorats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taticzek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taticzek after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zbynek Taticzek dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Taticzek tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsorats swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsorats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taticzek blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsorats fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taticzek checks a leg kick.
Zsorats dives in and grabs Taticzek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taticzek pushes down on Zsorats's head and hops out.
Zsorats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taticzek misses with a hook.
Taticzek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zsorats.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taticzek misses with a few strikes there.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taticzek but Taticzek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zsorats throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsorats thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zsorats.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taticzek sprawls well. Taticzek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zsorats gets slowly back to his feet.
Zsorats throws a low kick but Taticzek moves out of range easily.
Zsorats avoids the body shot from Taticzek.
Taticzek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zsorats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taticzek is fending him off so far but Zsorats persists. Nope, Taticzek circles away and we're back to standing.
Zsorats keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek thows a body shot but no joy.
Zsorats walks into a jab.
Zsorats walks into a left hand.
Zsorats throws a hook but Taticzek avoids it easily.
Zbynek Taticzek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zsorats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taticzek.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsorats lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taticzek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taticzek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taticzek as he jumps to the side.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taticzek but Taticzek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zsorats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Taticzek stuffs the takedown.
Zsorats feints and then cracks Taticzek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taticzek down.
Zbynek Taticzek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taticzek.
Horrible takedown by Zsorats or perhaps it was just good defense by Taticzek which made him look bad.
Zsorats throws a poor cross that misses
and Taticzek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsorats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taticzek is out of range.
Taticzek tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsorats swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsorats tries to land a leg kick but Taticzek saw it coming and moves away.
Zsorats throws a leg kick that misses.
Taticzek cracks a nice hook into Zsorats's ribs.
Zsorats throws a leg kick

and Taticzek counters with a crisp one two that drops Zsorats! Taticzek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zsorats to his feet! Zsorats is in big trouble!

Zsorats is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taticzek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oh Zsorats is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taticzek 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 3:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zbynek Taticzek!
Zbynek Taticzek is the new welterweight champion!
Zbynek Taticzek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.