PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Christian Dudek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dudek
vs
Zsorats

175 cm
26
186 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

181 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Dudek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats cracks the inside of Dudek's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dudek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zsorats - the referee stops the clock and Dudek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zsorats. Dudek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dudek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dudek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a leg kick that misses.
Zsorats's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudek under the eye.
A big left from Dudek misses.
Zsorats missing with a left hand there. Dudek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsorats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dudek finds it's way round the side to connect with Zsorats's head.
Dudek 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.
Dudek throws a solid leg kick but Zsorats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dudek.
Zsorats takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dudek misses with a low kick.
Zsorats tries a low kick but Dudek avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsorats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudek connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsorats circles away quickly and effectively.
Christian Dudek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dudek misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Good exchange - Dudek coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsorats. That snapped Dudek's head back.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zsorats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zsorats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudek moves out of range as Zsorats throws a body kick.
Dudek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsorats's sensitive parts.
Dudek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zsorats's head.
Zsorats misses with the body kick
and Dudek counters with a three punch combo that has Zsorats backing up. Zsorats nods at Dudek to acknowledge the strikes.
Dudek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zsorats checks it well.
Zsorats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudek swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek misses with a body kick.

Zsorats throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudek was covering up waiting for the punch and Zsorats finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Dudek is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to sit in guard and control but Dudek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dudek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zsorats's guard.
Zsorats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudek is one step ahead there.
Zsorats controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudek stopping the sweep attempt from Zsorats.
Dudek wants to stand and escape but instead Zsorats has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dudek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zsorats sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dudek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dudek keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dudek is on top in guard.
Zsorats is trying to hold Dudek in close to prevent damage but Dudek has managed to pass into half guard.
Zsorats gets full guard.
Zsorats looking to control.
Dudek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emmanuel Zsorats will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dudek misses with a wild body shot.
Zsorats throws a chopping leg kick but Dudek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsorats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Dudek misses.
Dudek cracks the inside of Zsorats's front leg.
Dudek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zsorats's head.
Zsorats throws a wild body kick that Dudek sees coming a mile off.
Zsorats throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dudek.
Dudek throws a hook but Zsorats blocks it.
Christian Dudek is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zsorats.
Dudek motions for Zsorats to come forward. Dudek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsorats.
Zsorats scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dudek is out of range.
Dudek throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dudek enables Zsorats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dudek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsorats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dudek keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Zsorats scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Dudek is working from the bottom.
Zsorats working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zsorats pushes down on Dudek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zsorats connects with a nice short shot to Dudek's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsorats looks to land a strike but Dudek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but Dudek defending well.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Dudek is working from the bottom.
Dudek wants to improve his position but Zsorats is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek is staying active underneath Zsorats, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Zsorats wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zsorats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dudek's calf.
Dudek is looking to clinch.
Dudek looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Zsorats gets tackled into the ropes by Dudek. Dudek maintains the clinch.
Zsorats trying to control the position but instead, Dudek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zsorats into the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Zsorats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dudek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dudek thows a leg kick but Zsorats checks it
and Zsorats counters with a good low kick that Dudek was not able to check.
Dudek 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.
Zsorats scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dudek.
Zsorats checks a leg kick.
Zsorats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudek lands with a kick to the temple. Zsorats shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dudek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsorats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsorats throws out a leg kick but Dudek moves out of range and Zsorats only half commits.
Dudek throws out a leg kick but Zsorats moves out of range and Dudek only half commits.
Dudek misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dudek 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 Zsorats has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zsorats and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudek thows a body shot but no joy.
Zsorats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dudek looks for the body kick but Zsorats saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Dudek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek is looking to chop away at Zsorats's legs.
Zsorats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudek throws out a leg kick but Zsorats moves out of range and Dudek only half commits.
Dudek throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Dudek misses with a head kick.
Dudek moves in looking to clinch but Zsorats pushes him off.
Dudek feints and then cracks Zsorats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsorats down.
Zsorats lands with a straight right. Dudek didn't see that one coming.
Zsorats lands a head kick!
Dudek throws a low kick, looking for Zsorats's leg but Zsorats calmly moves out of range.
Dudek connects with a right hand. Zsorats shakes it off.
Good work by Dudek as he checks the leg kick.
Dudek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek tries to clinch up but Zsorats circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsorats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zsorats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudek.
Zsorats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsorats tries to land a front kick but Dudek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zsorats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dudek can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dudek scores with a head kick. Zsorats tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zsorats throws a jab when Dudek was well out of range.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Dudek's shoulder, as Dudek tries to avoid the shot.
Zsorats slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dudek.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dudek. That's going to slow Zsorats down.
Dudek moves out of range as Zsorats throws a body kick.
Zsorats throws the kick towards the body but Dudek avoids it.
Dudek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsorats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zsorats shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dudek tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dudek tries to kick Zsorats off but Zsorats keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zsorats sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Dudek is having none of it.
Christian Dudek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emmanuel Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zsorats gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudek.
Zsorats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dudek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudek tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek misses with a left hand
and Zsorats counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zsorats throws a hook but Dudek blocks it.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudek but Dudek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dudek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Dudek.
I think Zsorats 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.