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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 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
32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage goes for a double leg but Zsorats avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zsorats continues to drive forward.
Zsorats displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zsorats scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Zsorats has him pressed against the cage.
Zsorats pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage blocks a head kick by Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zsorats wants to land a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
Zsorats throws a body kick that misses.
Zsorats throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savage was covering up waiting for the punch and Zsorats finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zsorats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to pass the guard.
Zsorats passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zsorats trying to mount his opponent but Savage defends it.
Savage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zsorats moves nicely into side control.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsorats working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
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 working away.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Zsorats in side control lands a decent elbow.
Savage tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savage trying to remain calm as Zsorats controls from the top position.
Savage is looking to reverse the position.
Zsorats thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zsorats trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Savage wants to control but Zsorats postures up.
Savage is looking to reverse the position.
Zsorats trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Savage tries to buck Zsorats off but Zsorats is having none of it.
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Zsorats in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savage is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
Savage is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Savage taking a bit of punishment here - Zsorats scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Savage is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zsorats thows a leg kick but Savage checks it
and Savage counters with a head kick. That will keep Zsorats thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsorats keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zsorats is fending him off so far but Savage persists. Nope, Zsorats circles away and we're back to standing.
Zsorats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsorats.
Zsorats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage slips under a jab from Zsorats.
Zsorats connects with a crisp jab.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsorats manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage shoots in but Zsorats avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body kick from Zsorats.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsorats lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zsorats counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savage's knee momentarily.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Zsorats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
Zsorats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Zsorats passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emmanuel Zsorats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage moves into full guard.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Zsorats has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zsorats controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
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 stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savage manages to get back to half guard.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsorats pulls his head out easily.
Savage is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Savage is in trouble now - Zsorats has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zsorats tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats controlling the pace for now.
Zsorats avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
Zsorats looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zsorats is really struggling to control Savage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Savage tries to hold on but Zsorats postures up.
Zsorats tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Zsorats manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zsorats tries to work over Savage's front leg with a kick but Savage checks it.
Savage blocks a head kick by Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage checks a leg kick nicely.
Zsorats motions for Savage to come forward. Zsorats throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage staying out of range there.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Zsorats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Zsorats throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Emmanuel Zsorats is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage wants to clinch up but Zsorats keeps it at a distance.
Zsorats cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savage wants to clinch up but Zsorats keeps it at a distance.
Zsorats misses with a kick to the body.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsorats throws a low kick but Savage moves out of range easily.
Zsorats lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Zsorats wants to land a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zsorats circles away.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
A head kick misses from Zsorats.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage misses with a head kick.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Zsorats pushes him off.
Zsorats shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savage is trying to defend but Zsorats finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsorats passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!
Zsorats lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
Zsorats fails to take his opponent's back.
Zsorats looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zsorats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Zsorats is looking to work his way around to Savage's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Zsorats controlling from the full mount.
Savage wants to control but Zsorats is having none of it.
Zsorats looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats controlling his opponent.
Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats clearly takes that round.
That's time! Zsorats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zsorats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zsorats sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zsorats. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
Zsorats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage shoots in but Zsorats avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zsorats keeps the fight on the outside.
Zsorats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zsorats.
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zsorats throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsorats.
Savage throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Nice shot lands for Zsorats.
Savage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zsorats is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Savage.
A clash of legs there as Savage blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Zsorats.
A clash of legs there as Savage blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Savage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zsorats throws out the jab.
Zsorats drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savage's guard.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zsorats is working away from the top position though.
Zsorats trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Zsorats is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zsorats in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Zsorats wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Zsorats moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats thumps Savage with a low kick.
Zsorats misses with a kick to the body.
Savage takes one on the button.
Savage gets a double leg takedown into Zsorats's guard.
Zsorats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zsorats trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
Savage tries to lock up and control but Zsorats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zsorats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage is trying to reverse the position but instead Zsorats has taken his back - oops!
Zsorats trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zsorats gets his hands free as Savage looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats struggling to keep hold of the position.
Savage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zsorats lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats had his way with Jackson Savage in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Savage misses with a head kick.
Zsorats blocks a head kick by Savage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Zsorats.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
Zsorats fails with a takedown attempt.
Zsorats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Zsorats closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zsorats doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zsorats manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savage keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zsorats trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zsorats passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zsorats is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zsorats is working away from the top position though.
Zsorats performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsorats pulls his head out easily.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zsorats is working away from the top position though.
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Savage is trying is best to control the position here.
Savage won't allow Zsorats to pass to mount.
Jackson Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zsorats controlling the action here.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zsorats is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savage!
Savage is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats controlling the position easily from mount.
Savage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zsorats has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Savage wants to hold on but Zsorats pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Zsorats's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Zsorats with good strikes from the mount here!
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats retains his welterweight title!
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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