PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - It's my life. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Savage
vs
Zsorats

184 cm
36
185 lbs
29 - 25 - 0

181 cm
27
180 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Zsorats scores with a kick to the midsection.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Zsorats saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zsorats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Zsorats shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.

Savage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zsorats is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savage.
Zsorats wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Savage's coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Savage gets back to 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 Savage's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Zsorats is taking a breather. Savage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zsorats is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zsorats trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
Zsorats with the ground and pound from mount.
Savage prevents Zsorats from taking his back.
Zsorats is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zsorats content just to control the position here.
Savage tries to reverse the position but Zsorats maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zsorats is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zsorats looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage tries to reverse the position but Zsorats maintains control.
Zsorats looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage is in trouble now - Zsorats has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is working to get back to half guard.
Zsorats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage tries to lock up and control but Zsorats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savage can't escape the position.
Zsorats wants to take his opponent's back but instead Savage manages to regain half guard.
Savage trying to control but Zsorats postures up.
Zsorats is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Zsorats thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zsorats is looking to pass Savage's guard but actually Savage recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage is really struggling to control Zsorats but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zsorats advances to half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats landing some decent shots from guard.
Zsorats stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsorats.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Zsorats sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zsorats throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Zsorats moves out of range easily.
Savage moves out of range as Zsorats throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zsorats, right into the meat.
Zsorats slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsorats misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Savage blocks the low kick.

Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsorats.

Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Jackson Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zsorats shoots in and bounces Savage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats advances position into side control!
Savage regains half guard.
Zsorats is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsorats pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zsorats seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage wants to control but Zsorats is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zsorats is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats works his way into side control.
Zsorats wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Zsorats controls the position from side control.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Zsorats is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savage is trying to improve his position.

Zsorats looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control Zsorats's posture but Zsorats avoids it.
Savage is looking to reverse the position.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Zsorats content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Zsorats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zsorats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zsorats as he avoids it easily.
Savage tries to clinch

and Zsorats decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savage's guard.
Zsorats forces his way into half guard.
Savage is pressing down on Zsorats's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Zsorats trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zsorats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emmanuel Zsorats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zsorats engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsorats works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zsorats is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Zsorats is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.

Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zsorats is aware though and is defending well.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsorats looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage has his foot on Zsorats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zsorats works his way back into a safe position though.
Zsorats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Jackson Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zsorats lands a couple of digs.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zsorats is one step ahead there.
Zsorats sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savage's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to mount his opponent but Savage defends it.

Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Zsorats controlling the pace.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats is taking a breather. Savage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Zsorats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zsorats 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats thanked the fans post fight for their support.