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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayweather's choice of entrance music: Given Up - Linkin Park. Emmanuel Zsorats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsorats.
Zsorats is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayweather's half guard.
Zsorats looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zsorats missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zsorats prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayweather keeps working.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsorats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayweather is staying active underneath Zsorats, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up but Zsorats is controlling him
Zsorats content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emmanuel Zsorats.
Mayweather takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mayweather tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zsorats is defended easily by Mayweather.
Zsorats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range and Zsorats settles back down.
Zsorats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayweather has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsorats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayweather has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zsorats.
A leg kick checked by Mayweather.
Zsorats slips a jab from Mayweather.
Zsorats shoots in and drives through. Mayweather sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather stuffs the takedown attempt from Zsorats. Zsorats gets slowly back 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.
A clash of legs there as Mayweather blocks the low kick.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsorats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayweather gets caught napping as Zsorats dives in and scores a takedown. Mayweather manages to retain guard.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Zsorats throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zsorats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayweather works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zsorats with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zsorats works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zsorats has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayweather stops Zsorats from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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 looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
Mayweather has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Zsorats's lack of action.
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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Zsorats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayweather.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsorats manages to avoid it.
Mayweather blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zsorats throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zsorats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayweather's calf.
Zsorats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayweather checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats throws a low kick, looking for Mayweather's leg but Mayweather calmly moves out of range.
Zsorats is looking to slow Mayweather down with leg kicks.
Mayweather takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zsorats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zsorats somewhat.
Zsorats cracks Mayweather with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayweather takes a swing at Zsorats's ribcage but misses.
Zsorats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Zsorats misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats lands a leg kick that knocks Mayweather off balance momentarily.
Zsorats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayweather.
Mayweather blocks the body kick.
Zsorats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsorats.
Mayweather has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsorats.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsorats moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsorats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zsorats is looking to score with low kicks.
Mayweather has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zsorats.
Zsorats tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayweather is able to avoid easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayweather enables Zsorats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayweather manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Mayweather is looking to stand up but Zsorats isn't so interested in that idea.
Zsorats advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsorats looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Zsorats 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.
Mayweather is letting Zsorats control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats wants to control but Mayweather is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsorats.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats tries to score with a low kick but Mayweather moves his leg out of the way.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zsorats throws a low kick but Mayweather avoids it.
Zsorats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayweather.
Zsorats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayweather.
Emmanuel Zsorats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather moves out of range as Zsorats throws a body kick.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Mayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zsorats thinking.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsorats.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick.
Mayweather lunges at Zsorats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zsorats's hand.
Mayweather takes one to the side of the head.
Zsorats keeps Mayweather at a distance using the push kick.
Mayweather tries to sprawl but Zsorats drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zsorats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zsorats trying to control from Mayweather's half guard. Mayweather has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather is retaining full guard.
Zsorats passes Mayweather's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zsorats is pressing down on Mayweather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayweather is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsorats controlling the action here.
Zsorats prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Zsorats lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zsorats trying to mount his opponent but Mayweather defends it.
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zsorats content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zsorats works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather being controlled for a moment.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsorats is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mayweather's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Zsorats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zsorats 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
An out of breath Emmanuel Zsorats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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