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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 cm
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180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
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186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Dudek! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dudek motions for Zsorats to come forward. Dudek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zsorats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dudek lands with a straight right. Zsorats didn't see that one coming. Zsorats shoots in but no luck this time. Zsorats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice shot by Zsorats. Zsorats throws a front kick aimed at Dudek's knee but Dudek avoids it well. Zsorats throws a big shot 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. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zsorats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zsorats wants to control from the top but Dudek keeps moving. Zsorats passes easily into side control. Nice work. Dudek being controlled for a moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Dudek struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zsorats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dudek, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zsorats tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Zsorats tries for a kimura but Dudek is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dudek regains half guard, as Zsorats was trying to land strikes. Zsorats uses his free foot to push down on Dudek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dudek. Zsorats throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Zsorats content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zsorats unloads with some shots from mount but Dudek bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dudek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zsorats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dudek is looking to escape. Zsorats controlling the position easily from mount. Zsorats with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dudek has given up his back here. Will Zsorats look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Zsorats missing with strikes. Zsorats looking to hold on to the position here but Dudek rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dudek keeping full guard, as Zsorats tries to pass. Zsorats forces his way into half guard. Zsorats wants to control but Dudek is keeping him busy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dudek tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg. Zsorats wants to pass to mount but Dudek is defending the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown but Dudek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dudek scores with a nice right hand.
Dudek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zsorats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudek swivels and escapes. Zsorats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Zsorats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Zsorats tries to work over Dudek's front leg with a kick but Dudek checks it. Zsorats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dudek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nice body kick there by Dudek. Dudek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsorats if he has to take too many more of those.
Dudek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dudek looks for the body kick but Zsorats saw that one coming. Dudek cracks a nice hook into Zsorats's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zsorats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown by Zsorats or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudek which made him look bad. Dudek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zsorats throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudek. Zsorats on the wrong end of a nice hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dudek. Zsorats moves away from the strike by Dudek. Christian Dudek seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zsorats throws a leg kick that misses. Dudek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Zsorats tries a low kick but Dudek avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Dudek works Zsorats's body with a nice hook. Zsorats throws a looping overhand right but Dudek ducks down to avoid it. Dudek thumps Zsorats with a low kick. Dudek misses with a head kick.
Zsorats throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zsorats is in Dudek's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dudek trying to keep a closed guard but Zsorats is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zsorats is looking to pass into half guard but Dudek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dudek is in guard. Zsorats trying to control the position here. Zsorats has a closed guard, preventing Dudek from standing up. Zsorats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zsorats goes for an armbar but Dudek turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dudek.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zsorats working a defensive guard but Dudek manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dudek stands up. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dudek checks a leg kick. Dudek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsorats momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Christian Dudek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dudek dips to his left and cracks Zsorats with an uppercut! A head kick misses from Dudek. Dudek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Zsorats with that takedown attempt. Dudek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zsorats. Dudek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zsorats. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zsorats scores with a kick to the midsection. Dudek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsorats. That did some damage! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dudek. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zsorats is defended easily by Dudek. Both fighters circling a little - Dudek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Zsorats shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudek but Dudek pushes him off and we're back to square one. Zsorats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dudek. Dudek obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dudek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsorats was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudek. A jab from Zsorats misses. Zsorats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dudek 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! This is the final round!
Zsorats takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Zsorats. Zsorats throws a leg kick but Dudek checks it. A clash of legs there as Dudek blocks the low kick. Zsorats moves forwards but Dudek connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dudek gets caught napping as Zsorats dives in and scores a takedown. Dudek manages to retain guard. Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zsorats is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudek has wrist control. Zsorats trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dudek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Dudek wants to get up but he can't break Zsorats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Zsorats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Dudek is squirming around, avoiding Zsorats's attempts to control the action. Dudek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Zsorats wants to free his trapped foot but Dudek is holding on for dear life with his legs. Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudek keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zsorats is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zsorats. Dudek is not content to let Zsorats control the position. Dudek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dudek pushes Zsorats off looking to stand but Zsorats dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zsorats not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Zsorats controlling the action here. Zsorats tries to pass to full mount but Dudek defends it. Zsorats missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zsorats thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudek's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Dudek is defending well. Zsorats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Zsorats is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dudek sees it coming and defends easily. Zsorats wants to free his trapped foot but Dudek is holding on for dear life with his legs. Zsorats is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zsorats is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Emmanuel Zsorats showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zsorats has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats! During a confident post fight interview, Emmanuel Zsorats thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
63% |
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