PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmanuel Zsorats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kalypsi
vs
Zsorats

173 cm
24
181 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

181 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

$300

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalypsi feints and then cracks Zsorats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsorats down.
Zsorats tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalypsi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsorats if he has to take too many more of those.
Kalypsi misses with a head kick.
Kalypsi looks to land a left hand but Zsorats moved out of range nicely.
Zsorats blocks a head kick by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi scores with a nice strike.
Zsorats ducks under a wild hook from Kalypsi.
Zsorats loads up on a big right hand but Kalypsi slips the punch.
Zsorats misses with a body kick.
Zsorats avoids a kick to the body.
Zsorats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zsorats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsorats lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsorats stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalypsi lands a head kick. Zsorats smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zsorats thows a body kick. Kalypsi tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi throws a lazy right hand but Zsorats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsorats fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalypsi throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Zsorats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsorats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsorats is just out of range.
Zsorats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalypsi's waist but Kalypsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zsorats off to one side.

Kalypsi pushes Zsorats up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalypsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalypsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsorats wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zsorats tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aapo Kalypsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Zsorats.
Kalypsi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsorats wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalypsi misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalypsi as Zsorats tries to tie him up.
Kalypsi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kalypsi fails to land.
Kalypsi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zsorats drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalypsi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalypsi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zsorats.
Zsorats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalypsi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsorats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalypsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalypsi missing with knees to the body.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalypsi tries for a takedown but Zsorats manages to get underhooks.
Zsorats has had enough of the clinch but Kalypsi keeps him there for the moment.
Kalypsi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalypsi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zsorats after a bit of a struggle.
Zsorats tries to break free but Kalypsi pushes him back against the cage.
Zsorats wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalypsi working aggressively here.
Kalypsi throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kalypsi fails to land.
Kalypsi stalling against the cage.
Kalypsi throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsorats.
Zsorats trying to control the position but instead, Kalypsi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zsorats into the cage.
Kalypsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalypsi lands with a light punch inside.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zsorats has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Kalypsi.
Zsorats letting Kalypsi take a breather here.
A short right from Kalypsi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Kalypsi dominated that round.
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.

Zsorats looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zsorats lands strikes from half guard.
Kalypsi trying to control here.
Zsorats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalypsi wants to improve his position but Zsorats is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalypsi is pressing down on Zsorats's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalypsi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kalypsi is trying to keep Zsorats in close.
Kalypsi keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Kalypsi keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Zsorats was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zsorats connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zsorats staying out of range there.
Aapo Kalypsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalypsi throws a body punch but Zsorats moves out of range.
Kalypsi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsorats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalypsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kalypsi moves into the clinch.
Kalypsi keeps control of Zsorats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalypsi lands an uppercut.
Kalypsi lands a left hand.
Zsorats blocks a body shot from Kalypsi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with the head strike.
Aapo Kalypsi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zsorats is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalypsi gets an underhook and turns Zsorats into the cage.
Kalypsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalypsi tries a body shot but Zsorats blocks it.
Zsorats taking a breather.
Zsorats has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Kalypsi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalypsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalypsi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsorats.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsorats is trying to force a seperation but Kalypsi has the dominant position.
Kalypsi is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi lands a nice uppercut.
Zsorats gets underhooks to prevent Kalypsi's takedown attempt.
Kalypsi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsoratss head.
Kalypsi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalypsi lands a right hand.
Zsorats takes a shot to the head.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalypsi lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi trying to land knees to the body.
Zsorats misses with some punches.
Kalypsi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalypsi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi has Zsorats pressed against the cage, preventing Zsorats from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zsorats avoiding damage as Kalypsi throws knees to the body.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsorats.
A frustrated look appears on Zsorats's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalypsi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zsorats wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsorats has Kalypsi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalypsi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalypsi tries to land a knee to the head but Zsorats blocks with his arms.

Kalypsi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zsorats is trying to keep an underhook but Kalypsi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zsorats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalypsi is working away from the top position though.
Kalypsi throwing shots but Zsorats is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalypsi misses with a head shot. Zsorats uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kalypsi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Kalypsi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kalypsi throws a sloppy head kick and Zsorats moves out of range easily.
Kalypsi swings widly with a right hand

and Zsorats counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zsorats.
Kalypsi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zsorats looking to pass the guard.
Kalypsi keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kalypsi shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsorats thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kalypsi if he has to take too many more of those.
Zsorats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi walks into a left hand.
Zsorats takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalypsi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kalypsi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zsorats misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsorats.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalypsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Kalypsi.
Zsorats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kalypsi scores with a jab to the body.
Kalypsi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zsorats's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kalypsi avoids a kick to the body.
Kalypsi throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsorats.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalypsi is defended easily by Zsorats.
Zsorats misses with a low kick as Kalypsi jumps back.
Kalypsi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsorats.
Zsorats swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zsorats throws a sloppy head kick and Kalypsi moves out of range easily.
Zsorats shoots in and drives through. Kalypsi sprawls well.
Zsorats chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Kalypsi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zsorats is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalypsi has a couple of punches blocked by Zsorats.
Kalypsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsorats is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zsorats taking a breather.
Kalypsi is trying to stall.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zsorats is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalypsi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalypsi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalypsi tries a body shot but Zsorats blocks it.
Zsorats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalypsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsorats tries to stall but Kalypsi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalypsi lands a hook that snaps the head of Zsorats backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi prevents Zsorats from breaking the clinch.

Kalypsi has picked Zsorats up - he's going for a ride! Kalypsi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kalypsi thows a huge punch but Zsorats dodges it nicely.
Zsorats is staying active underneath Kalypsi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsorats trying to control from the bottom.
Zsorats tries to get to full guard but Kalypsi has control of the leg.
Zsorats keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalypsi is thwarting Zsorats's attempts to control the position.

Zsorats is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalypsi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Emmanuel Zsorats just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zsorats tries to sprawl but Kalypsi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zsorats tries to roll over but Kalypsi keeps him under control.
Emmanuel Zsorats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zsorats is trying to control but can't.
Kalypsi 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.
Kalypsi uses his free foot to push down on Zsorats's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zsorats.
Kalypsi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kalypsi lands a heavy elbow.
Kalypsi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Zsorats can't escape the position.
Zsorats is bucking up trying to escape but Kalypsi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Zsorats regains half guard.
Kalypsi is nestled in close to Zsorats, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Zsorats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zsorats moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zsorats is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalypsi trying to control but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Kalypsi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zsorats dodges the ground and pound from Kalypsi.
Zsorats takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kalypsi cracks Zsorats with a big right hand but Zsorats just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep.

Kalypsi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalypsi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zsorats to see if he's OK.
Kalypsi wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats is being controlled here.
Zsorats can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalypsi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kalypsi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kalypsi wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep.
Kalypsi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kalypsi tries to move to full mount but Zsorats actually manages to regain half guard.
Zsorats wants to improve his position but Kalypsi is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalypsi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalypsi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalypsi trying to mount his opponent but Zsorats defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zsorats blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalypsi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Kalypsi had his way with Emmanuel Zsorats in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kalypsi wants to clinch.
Kalypsi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalypsi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsorats shoots for a takedown but Kalypsi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalypsi tries to clinch up but Zsorats circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsorats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsorats momentarily.
Kalypsi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsorats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zsorats moves out of range of the body kick.
Zsorats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalypsi.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalypsi enables Zsorats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalypsi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalypsi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Kalypsi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kalypsi trying to keep a closed guard but Zsorats is proving a slippery customer.
Zsorats stopping the sweep attempt from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zsorats has passed into side control.
Kalypsi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zsorats off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is in bad spot here.

Kalypsi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zsorats looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kalypsi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Kalypsi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zsorats trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kalypsi is hanging on to Zsorats's back as he tries to escape.
Kalypsi struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kalypsi prevents Zsorats from improving his position.
Kalypsi wants to pass to mount but Zsorats is defending the position.
Kalypsi wants to take a breather but Zsorats is having none of it.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsorats has his hands clasped together around Kalypsi's back. He's all about the action.
Zsorats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalypsi is thwarting Zsorats's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi moves into full mount! Zsorats won't be happy about that!
Kalypsi wants to control the pace but Zsorats is squirming around nicely.
Zsorats bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zsorats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalypsi is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats is trying to keep Kalypsi in close.
Aapo Kalypsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalypsi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Kalypsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalypsi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Kalypsi!
Aapo Kalypsi retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Aapo Kalypsi stared into the camera and said 'I jiujizzed him all over!'.