PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfrey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voyager by Daft Punk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Zsorats
vs
Godfrey

181 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
29
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zsorats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zsorats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Godfrey counters with a low kick, right behind Zsorats 's knee.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godfrey as he avoids it easily.
Zsorats scores with a head kick. Godfrey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Zsorats scores with a takedown into Godfrey's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Godfrey keeping full guard, as Zsorats tries to pass.
Zsorats passes Godfrey's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Zsorats is trying to work for a kimura but Godfrey is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats wants to pass to mount but Godfrey is defending the position.
Godfrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zsorats is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey wants to sweep here but Zsorats controlling him for the moment.
Zsorats trying to control but Godfrey is working from the bottom.
Zsorats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godfrey is keeping the position for now.
Zsorats trying to control but Godfrey is working from the bottom.

Emmanuel Zsorats has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Godfrey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zsorats with that takedown attempt.
Zsorats motions for Godfrey to come forward. Zsorats throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zsorats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godfrey moves away.
Godfrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godfrey misses with an uppercut.

Zsorats is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Godfrey's half guard.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Godfrey is working from the bottom.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but Godfrey defending well.
Zsorats trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Godfrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zsorats slows the pace down in half guard.
Zsorats has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Emmanuel Zsorats wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godfrey sprawls well. Godfrey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zsorats gets slowly back to his feet.
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!

Nice shot by Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Godfrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats scores with a push kick.
Godfrey throws the left hand but Zsorats avoids the punch easily.
Zsorats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Godfrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats tries to score with a low kick but Godfrey moves his leg out of the way.
Godfrey throws a looping overhand right but Zsorats ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Godfrey misses its intended target.
Zsorats throws a sloppy head kick and Godfrey moves out of range easily.
Godfrey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsorats keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godfrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godfrey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsorats. Zsorats obviously looking to wear him down.
Emmanuel Zsorats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Godfrey ducks under a wild hook from Zsorats.
Godfrey throws the left hand but Zsorats avoids the punch easily.
Zsorats is looking to score with low kicks.
Zsorats drops his hands momentarily and Godfrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Godfrey as he jumps to the side.
Godfrey avoids a kick to the body.
Godfrey misses with a wild combination.
Godfrey scores with a jab to the body.
Zsorats shoots in for a double leg but Godfrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsorats misses with a kick to the body.
Zsorats shoots for a double leg takedown but Godfrey sprawls well. He's pushed Zsorats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zsorats defending well as Godfrey loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zsorats closes this distance looking for a takedown but Godfrey circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey feints a jab promting Zsorats to slip. Godfrey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zsorats slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Godfrey counters with a big head kick but Zsorats shrugs it off.
Zsorats ducks under a wild hook from Godfrey.
Zsorats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsorats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godfrey.
Hubert Godfrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zsorats misses with a hook. Godfrey ducked under it nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zsorats.
Godfrey gets back to half guard.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Godfrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Godfrey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Zsorats is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Godfrey sees it coming and defends easily.
Zsorats working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Godfrey's thigh. Godfrey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zsorats trying to control but Godfrey is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godfrey seems keen to control Zsorats's posture.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Godfrey is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Emmanuel Zsorats has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Godfrey moves out of range of the body kick.
Zsorats throws a low kick but Godfrey avoids it.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Godfrey's shoulder, as Godfrey tries to avoid the shot.

Zsorats closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zsorats lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hubert Godfrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Godfrey misses with a hook. Zsorats ducked under it nicely.
Godfrey 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.
Nice takedown defense from Godfrey. No joy for Zsorats on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Godfrey.
Godfrey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zsorats.
Jab, jab by Godfrey - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Godfrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Godfrey lands a lovely overhand right.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Godfrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zsorats tries a low kick but Godfrey avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Godfrey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godfrey misses with a looping right.
Zsorats moves away from the strike by Godfrey.
Godfrey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zsorats.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsorats.
Hubert Godfrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zsorats.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godfrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Godfrey wants it to stay on the feet.
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godfrey lands a nice shot that snaps Zsorats's head back.

Zsorats shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Godfrey is staying active underneath Zsorats, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zsorats wants to free his trapped foot but Godfrey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Godfrey trying to control but Zsorats postures up.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Godfrey is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zsorats is looking to advance position but Godfrey won't allow it.

Zsorats looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zsorats is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godfrey keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Godfrey trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Godfrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Zsorats with that takedown attempt.
Zsorats swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Zsorats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zsorats trying to control but Godfrey is working from the bottom.
Godfrey keeping full guard, as Zsorats tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hubert Godfrey.
I think Godfrey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Our winner, Emmanuel Zsorats, 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.