PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Zielinski
vs
Jackson

190 cm
23
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

170 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Zielinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Zielinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zielinski throws a lazy head kick

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Zielinski didn't expect that.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zielinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zielinski dives on top into guard.

Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zielinski escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Zielinski from moving into mount.
Zielinski 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 Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Zielinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Zielinski passes into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zielinski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zielinski controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Zielinski has taken his back - oops!
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Zielinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Zielinski keeps control of the position.
Jackson turns into Zielinski and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zielinski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zielinski has passed into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Zielinski controls from the top position.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Zielinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Zielinski is trying to move to mount but Jackson reverses beautifully and ends up in Zielinski's guard.
Zielinski is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Pawel Zielinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zielinski throws a lazy head kick

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zielinski is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zielinski is retaining full guard.
Zielinski pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Zielinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Zielinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson wants to sweep but Zielinski has passed to side control!
Zielinski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pawel Zielinski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zielinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zielinski defends it well.
Jackson moves into full mount! Zielinski won't be happy about that!
Zielinski regains half guard.
Zielinski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson wants to control but Zielinski is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski controlling the position for now.
Zielinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Zielinski is defending well.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zielinski is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zielinski scores with a nice body kick.
Pawel Zielinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Zielinski moves out of range.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Zielinski 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. This is the final round!

Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Zielinski throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Zielinski avoids nicely.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.

Jackson feints and as Zielinski raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Zielinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zielinski sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zielinski is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zielinski is retaining full guard.
Zielinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Zielinski moves away and avoids it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Pawel Zielinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Zielinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zielinski.
Pawel Zielinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zielinski.
A head kick from Zielinski lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zielinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zielinski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Zielinski throws a head kick that half lands.
Zielinski connects with a high kick.
Peter Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zielinski's guard now.

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 Pawel Zielinski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zielinski, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Zielinski!