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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stepping Razor. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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179 lbs
28 - 14 - 1 |
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181 cm
28
180 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsorats manages to avoid it.
Tosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tosh is defended easily by Zsorats.
Tosh checks a low kick from Zsorats.
Zsorats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tosh's calf.
A low kick from Zsorats misses
and Tosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tosh 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.
Tosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats manages to get to full guard.
Tosh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zsorats keeping full guard, as Tosh tries to pass.
Zsorats has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tosh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh throwing shots but Zsorats is blocking nicely.
Tosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsorats keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tosh is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Tosh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tosh wants to free his trapped foot but Zsorats is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zsorats keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zsorats with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tosh 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.
Tosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zsorats has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tosh tries to pass to full mount but Zsorats defends it.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep. Tosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tosh winds up and cracks Zsorats with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zsorats is staying active underneath Tosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zsorats defending well though.
Tosh wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats moves into full guard.
Zsorats preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Tosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zsorats works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zsorats looks to land a left hand but Tosh moved out of range nicely.
Zsorats thows a body shot but no joy.
Tosh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsorats. Tosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zsorats tries a low kick but Tosh avoids it.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zsorats but Zsorats pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tosh blocks a head kick by Zsorats.
Tosh throws the kick towards the body but Zsorats avoids it.
Tosh tries to land a leg kick but Zsorats saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a low kick as Tosh jumps back.
Tosh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tosh is looking to land body kicks.
Tosh lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zsorats is trying to control Tosh's posture but Tosh avoids it.
Tosh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zsorats has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tosh but great work by Zsorats.
Tosh is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Zsorats stalls from top position.
Zsorats goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tosh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zsorats but great work by Tosh.
Zsorats is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tosh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zsorats is squirming around, avoiding Tosh's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsorats has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tosh's lack of action.
Tosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsorats keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats 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.
Tosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsorats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tosh is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Zsorats as he works his way to full guard.
Tosh looking to sit in guard and control but Zsorats gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats is pushing down on Tosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Zsorats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tosh keeping hold of Zsorats's head, controlling as best he can.
Zsorats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Tosh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tosh checks a leg kick.
Tosh misses with a right hand
and Zsorats counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zsorats looking to pass the guard.
Zsorats trying to control but Tosh is working from the bottom.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Tosh is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosh is trying to control the position but Zsorats postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Zsorats wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsorats misses with an uppercut. Tosh saw that one coming.
Tosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tosh avoids the head kick by Zsorats.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick
and Tosh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tosh prevents Zsorats from improving his position.
Tosh wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Tosh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zsorats is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tosh slips a nice elbow through Zsorats's hands, connecting with Zsorats's forehead.
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!
Tosh is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh wants to take a breather but Zsorats is having none of it.
Tosh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zsorats manages to get to full guard.
Zsorats keeping moving, preventing Tosh from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zsorats throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats striking off his back but it's not causing Tosh any problems.
Tosh stopping the sweep attempt from Zsorats.
Zsorats is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zsorats utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosh postures up.
Tosh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zsorats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zsorats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zsorats!
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zsorats lands a glancing blow to the side of Tosh's head.
Tosh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tosh checks a leg kick.
Zsorats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zsorats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tosh checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsorats. That's going to slow Tosh down.
Tosh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh swings for the body but Zsorats moves out of range.
Zsorats moves out of range of the leg kick from Tosh.
Tosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emmanuel Zsorats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsorats throws the kick towards the body but Tosh avoids it.
Tosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tosh tries to sprawl but Zsorats drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zsorats passes into side control, despite Tosh's attempt to control the position.
Tosh is looking for a sweep.
Zsorats wants to control but Tosh is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zsorats's best efforts.
Tosh won't allow Zsorats to pass to mount.
Tosh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tosh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosh is controlling Zsorats's posture.
Tosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh has his feet on Zsorats's thighs here. He's pushed Zsorats off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zsorats screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Tosh!
Peter Tosh retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Peter Tosh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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