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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickael Zewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickael Zewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zewski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Zewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zewski swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zewski has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson has Zewski pressed against the cage.
Zewski wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Zewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to work over Zewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Zewski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zewski tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewski tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Zewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson looking to stall.
Zewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Zewski is trying to break free.
Zewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zewski's efforts to push away.
Zewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zewski is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Zewski tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Zewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zewski up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Zewski is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zewski wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Zewski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Zewski defends easily.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Zewski pushes his legs off easily.
Zewski landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson pulls Zewski in close to his closed guard and prevents Zewski from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Zewski from controlling successfully.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zewski is aware though and is defending well.
Zewski lands a couple of elbows.
Zewski wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zewski cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Zewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zewski has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zewski pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zewski is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working for a triangle but Zewski defends it easily.
Zewski is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zewski looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zewski working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mickael Zewski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zewski misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Zewski throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zewski throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Zewski keeps it at a distance.
Zewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Zewski.
Zewski throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mickael Zewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Zewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Jackson.
Zewski tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard.
Zewski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Zewski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zewski postures up.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zewski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Zewski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Zewski is proving a slippery customer.
Zewski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zewski defends well.
Zewski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zewski throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Zewski throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Zewski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zewski cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zewski throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mickael Zewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewski missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Zewski.
Jackson tries to clinch but Zewski is having none of it.
Zewski misses with a wild body shot.
Zewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Zewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zewski tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Zewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zewski has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson keeps control of Zewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zewski as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Zewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewski tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zewski is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Zewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Zewski tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zewski breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zewski. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zewski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Zewski misses with a combination
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Zewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zewski tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Zewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Zewski dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zewski misses with a looping right.
Zewski throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zewski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Zewski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zewski stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Zewski is avoiding it.
Zewski misses with a double jab.
Zewski misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zewski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Zewski misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Mickael Zewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewski misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Zewski misses.
Zewski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zewski misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Zewski.
Zewski throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zewski misses with a looping left.
Zewski misses with an uppercut.
Zewski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Zewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zewski throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Zewski gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Zewski.
Zewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
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!
Jackson gets through Zewski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zewski after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zewski's efforts to push away.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zewski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mickael Zewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jackson.
Zewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Zewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson keeps control of Zewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson keeps control of Zewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zewski is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Zewski takes a shot to the head.
Zewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Zewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zewski tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Zewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Zewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zewski backwards.
Zewski blocks an uppercut.
Zewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Zewski wants to break free but Jackson has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson prevents Zewski from breaking the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickael Zewski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zewski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickael Zewski!
Mickael Zewski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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