PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. 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?

Jeong
vs
Zsorats

183 cm
29
180 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

181 cm
29
180 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats throws a lazy head kick
and Jeong counters with a good low kick that Zsorats was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsorats. That's going to slow Jeong down.
Zsorats throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeong.
Zsorats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jeong swivels and escapes.
Zsorats takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zsorats throws a body kick that misses
and Jeong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jeong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick

and Jeong counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Jeong looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jeong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jeong trying to pass the guard but Zsorats defending well.
Jeong wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jeong.
Jeong trying to control the action but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Jeong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jeong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zsorats's thigh. Zsorats counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zsorats trying to keep a closed guard but Jeong is proving a slippery customer.
Zsorats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jeong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsorats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong looking to sit in guard and control but Zsorats gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jeong looking for a guillotine here but Zsorats defends easily.
Jeong trying to control the position here.
Zsorats trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.

Jeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.

Jeong 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.

Jeong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jeong 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.
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 stays in close to Jeong's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zsorats throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsorats feints and then cracks Jeong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jeong down.
Zsorats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jeong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsorats lands with a straight right. Jeong didn't see that one coming.
Zsorats lands a leg kick that knocks Jeong off balance momentarily.
Jeong checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeong throws a head kick that misses
and Zsorats counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a head kick.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Jeong counters with a head kick. That will keep Zsorats thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zsorats misses with a head kick.
Jeong misses with a low kick as Zsorats jumps back.
Zsorats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jeong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick.

Zsorats gets the takedown into side control.
Zsorats staying calm.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Jeong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Jeong actively working from the bottom here.
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 wants to take a breather but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Jeong tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is thwarting Jeong's attempts to control the position.
Zsorats passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zsorats is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zsorats trying to control but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong 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.
Jeong is in trouble now - Zsorats has advanced to mount!
Jeong tries to hold on but Zsorats pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to get to half guard.
Jeong is squirming around, avoiding Zsorats's attempts to control the action.
Zsorats controlling his opponent.
Jeong 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.
Jeong is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jeong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zsorats fails with a takedown attempt.

Zsorats is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeong's half guard.
Jeong trying to control from the bottom.
Jeong tries to roll over but Zsorats keeps him under control.
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zsorats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zsorats's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to break free.

Zsorats preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jeong.
Jeong is trying to stick to Zsorats's back but Zsorats is turning into Jeong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jeong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zsorats.
Zsorats postures up.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaemin Jeong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zsorats sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jeong's guard.

Jeong looking for submissions off his back.
Jeong is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Zsorats.
Jeong trying to control here.
Zsorats is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zsorats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jeong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong moves into full guard.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Jeong is keeping the position.
Jeong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zsorats keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control from Zsorats's half guard. Zsorats has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jeong stands and throws Zsorats's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Zsorats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jeong throwing strikes but Zsorats manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jeong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zsorats moves nicely into side control.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeong keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking for a sweep.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Jeong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeong tries to bench press Zsorats off him but Zsorats keeps the position.
Zsorats sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jeong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeong keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Emmanuel Zsorats just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jeong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zsorats.
Jaemin Jeong is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsorats.

Zsorats drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jeong controls Zsorats momentarily but Zsorats frees himself.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Jeong keeps moving.
Zsorats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeong is keeping the position for now.
Zsorats content to stall in guard here.

Jeong 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong is adopting a defensive guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zsorats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Emmanuel Zsorats hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zsorats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats loads up on a big right hand but Jeong slips the punch.
Zsorats swings for the body but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong tries to move into range but Zsorats moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zsorats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emmanuel Zsorats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick.
Jeong defending well as Zsorats loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Zsorats.
Jeong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeong blocks a jab.
Zsorats shoots for a takedown but Jeong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsorats. That's going to slow Jeong down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jeong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zsorats lands with a cross.
Zsorats wants to slow Jeong down by chopping away at his legs.
Zsorats throws a sloppy head kick and Jeong moves out of range easily.
Zsorats motions for Jeong to come forward. Zsorats throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsorats connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsorats throws a head kick that Jeong semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Zsorats misses its intended target.
Zsorats misses with an uppercut. Jeong saw that one coming.

Jeong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zsorats did well to prevent Jeong getting side control.

Jeong seems to be looking for submissions.

Jeong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zsorats wants to improve his position but Jeong is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control the action but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Jeong is nestled in close to Zsorats, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zsorats is trying to control but can't.
Jeong trying to control the action but Zsorats is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jeong.
Zsorats makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zsorats.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsorats keeping full guard, as Jeong tries to pass.
Jeong throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats 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.
Jeong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeong throwing strikes from guard but Zsorats blocks nicely.
Jeong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jeong being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats controls Jeong momentarily but Jeong frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Emmanuel Zsorats hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zsorats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zsorats looks to land a body kick but Jeong moved away.
Zsorats throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaemin Jeong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsorats 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats is the new welterweight champion!
Emmanuel Zsorats seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaemin Jeong was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.