PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Bracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Zsorats
vs
Bracha

181 cm
29
180 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

180 cm
33
181 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eli Bracha!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats avoids the head kick by Bracha.
Zsorats swats away the attempt to clinch by Bracha.
Bracha throws the kick towards the body but Zsorats avoids it.
Bracha's coach down at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bracha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bracha misses with a low kick.
Zsorats pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Zsorats looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bracha 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.
Bracha wants to stand and escape but Zsorats is having none of it.
Zsorats controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zsorats's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bracha leaves Zsorats with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick
and Bracha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsorats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bracha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsorats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Zsorats tries to keep at a distance but Bracha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zsorats stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracha misses with a knee to the head.
Zsorats blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bracha wants to break the clinch but can't.

Zsorats wants the takedown. Bracha is fighting it off but Zsorats persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bracha's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bracha keeping full guard, as Zsorats tries to pass.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Bracha keeps moving.
Zsorats passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracha is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bracha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bracha.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bracha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bracha wants to control the position but Zsorats says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zsorats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bracha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bracha is trying to control but can't.
Bracha wants to improve his position but Zsorats is controlling well.
Bracha wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to pass to full mount but Bracha defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Bracha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zsorats trying to control from Bracha's half guard. Bracha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bracha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zsorats is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 looks to land a body kick but Bracha moved away.
Zsorats wants to slow Bracha down by chopping away at his legs.
Bracha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zsorats.
Nice straight punches there by Zsorats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zsorats.
A clash of legs there as Bracha blocks the low kick.
Bracha tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bracha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zsorats.
Bracha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bracha. Zsorats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsorats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bracha lands a leg kick that knocks Zsorats off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Zsorats's head coaches at Fight Time Fitness, Thirteen 150.0 Coaches & Saun that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats throws a jab but it's blocked by Bracha.
Zsorats throws a solid leg kick but Bracha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsorats.
Zsorats goes for a double leg but Bracha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bracha continues to drive forward.
Bracha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bracha pushes off an throws an elbow but Zsorats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bracha lands a body shot.
Zsorats wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zsorats takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bracha misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bracha landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bracha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zsorats is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Bracha.
Zsorats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bracha has him pressed against the cage.
Zsorats blocks a body shot from Bracha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bracha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zsorats keeps control of Bracha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bracha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bracha misses with an elbow over the top.
Bracha wants to stall.

Zsorats has Bracha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zsorats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bracha tumbling to the mat - Zsorats dives into Bracha's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Bracha is retaining full guard.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Bracha keeps moving.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Bracha is retaining full guard.
Bracha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zsorats manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zsorats is working an open guard so Bracha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zsorats connects with a nice looking jab.
Zsorats changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bracha tries to avoid it but Zsorats manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bracha to the ground. Bracha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsorats tries a low kick but Bracha avoids it.
Zsorats takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bracha lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bracha connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Zsorats.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Bracha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsorats throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Bracha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zsorats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bracha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bracha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bracha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zsorats takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bracha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsorats is looking to score with low kicks.
Bracha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Bracha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsorats.
Bracha throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zsorats counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bracha does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsorats throws a low kick but Bracha avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bracha checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zsorats, right into the meat.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zsorats misses with a body kick.
Zsorats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bracha. Bracha obviously looking to wear him down.
Bracha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsorats's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Zsorats blocks the low kick.
Zsorats looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bracha.
Zsorats tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bracha lands a head kick. Zsorats smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsorats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bracha throws a lazy body kick
and Zsorats counters with an inside leg kick.
Bracha throws a leg kick but Zsorats sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bracha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bracha throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsorats.

Zsorats fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bracha to the ground. Zsorats is now in Bracha's guard.
Zsorats trying to control but Bracha is working from the bottom.
Zsorats is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bracha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zsorats decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bracha, up you get!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bracha.
Bracha throws a looping overhand right but Zsorats ducks down to avoid it.
Bracha throws a lazy right hand but Zsorats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bracha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zsorats counters with an inside leg kick.
Zsorats is looking to score with low kicks.
Zsorats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bracha misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bracha. That's going to slow Zsorats down.
Bracha lands with an uppercut that bounces Zsorats off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Zsorats tenderised Bracha's leg. Bracha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eli Bracha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bracha moves away from the strike by Zsorats.
Zsorats shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bracha defends it nicely.
Bracha wants to slow Zsorats down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bracha misses with a few strikes there.
Zsorats takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsorats throws a head kick but Bracha moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Bracha.
Bracha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bracha cracks Zsorats with a good jab.
Bracha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bracha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsorats fails to land the takedown.
Bracha misses with a head kick.
Bracha misses with a looping left.
Zsorats lands with a cross.
Bracha throws a low kick but Zsorats avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats cracks the inside of Bracha's front leg.
Bracha connects with a high kick.

Bracha has closed the distance and engaged Zsorats in a clinch.
Bracha tries a knee to the head but Zsorats blocks it.
Bracha tries to work over Zsorats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bracha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bracha tries to throw a body punch but Zsorats avoids it by throwing Bracha back against the cage.
Bracha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zsorats is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zsorats throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brachas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bracha missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bracha.
Zsorats blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zsorats stalling.
Bracha stalling against the cage.
Bracha is trying to maintain a safe position but Zsorats gets an underhook and turns Bracha into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bracha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bracha pushes off an throws an elbow but Zsorats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bracha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zsorats is looking to break free of the clinch but Bracha has double underhooks.
Bracha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zsorats avoids it.
Zsorats blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Bracha - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zsorats.
Zsorats blocks an elbow strike from Bracha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracha trying to land knees to the body.
Zsorats taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Bracha.

It looks like Emmanuel Zsorats has been cut.

Bracha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsorats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bracha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsorats. Zsorats obviously looking to wear him down.
Zsorats connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats checks a low kick from Bracha.
Bracha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zsorats keeps Bracha at a distance using the push kick.
Bracha moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Bracha dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Zsorats's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Zsorats fakes the leg kick and cracks Bracha in the body.
Bracha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zsorats.
Bracha scores with a leg kick.
Bracha wants to clinch up but Zsorats keeps it at a distance.
Zsorats throws a leg kick which misses Bracha's front leg but catches the back leg as Bracha tries to avoid it.
That kick from Zsorats tenderised Bracha's leg. Bracha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zsorats throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bracha's head.
Bracha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bracha throws a low kick, looking for Zsorats's leg but Zsorats calmly moves out of range.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Bracha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zsorats has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bracha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bracha tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Bracha moved away.
Bracha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bracha throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Zsorats shoots in looking for a takedown. Bracha tries to sprawl out of it but Zsorats keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bracha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bracha misses with a body kick.
Eli Bracha seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Bracha moved away.
Zsorats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bracha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zsorats or perhaps it was just good defense by Bracha, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bracha misses with a low kick.
Zsorats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bracha.
Zsorats lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats's corner calls for a 1-2. Zsorats obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zsorats avoids the body shot from Bracha.
Bracha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zsorats checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsorats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bracha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zsorats bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bracha's head.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Bracha sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Bracha pushes Zsorats up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bracha.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats slowing the pace effectively.
Bracha taking a breather.
Zsorats is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bracha is keeping busy.
Maybe Zsorats would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
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 blocks a body shot from Bracha.
Bracha lands a good knee to the midsection. Zsorats won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bracha avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Bracha.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Bracha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bracha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Bracha!
Eli Bracha is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Eli Bracha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.