PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zambidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jackson
vs
Zambidis

187 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Zambidis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambidis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zambidis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a hook but Zambidis blocks it.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Mike Zambidis has been cut.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zambidis has eaten all the pies!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Zambidis moves out of range.
Jackson swings for the body but Zambidis moves out of range.
Zambidis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Zambidis avoids it well.
Zambidis slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Zambidis dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Zambidis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Zambidis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambidis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zambidis.
Zambidis looks gassed!
Zambidis shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Zambidis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Zambidis moves out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Michael Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Zambidis moves out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Zambidis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Zambidis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Zambidis dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zambidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Zambidis saw that one coming.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Zambidis moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Zambidis shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson stuns Zambidis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambidis should have avoided that one.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Zambidis shakes it off.
Zambidis drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zambidis looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zambidis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zambidis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zambidis.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Zambidis shoots in.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Zambidis's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Zambidis shoots in.
Zambidis tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Zambidis shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Zambidis avoids nicely.
Zambidis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zambidis throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Zambidis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambidis should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zambidis fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Zambidis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambidis.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Zambidis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zambidis counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Zambidis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Zambidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambidis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zambidis.
Jackson throws a hook but Zambidis blocks it.
Zambidis wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Zambidis avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Zambidis ducks down to avoid it.
Zambidis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Zambidis moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Zambidis on that attempt.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zambidis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Zambidis counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Zambidis misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zambidis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Zambidis dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zambidis counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zambidis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zambidis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zambidis counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Zambidis to acknowledge the strikes.
Zambidis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Zambidis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown by Zambidis or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zambidis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambidis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zambidis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zambidis off to one side.
Jackson throws a hook but Zambidis avoids it easily.
Zambidis avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zambidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zambidis counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Zambidis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zambidis fails to land the takedown.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that Zambidis ducks under and follows up with a left that Zambidis also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Zambidis.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zambidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Zambidis with a series of wild strikes but Zambidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to bum rush Zambidis with a series of wild strikes but Zambidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zambidis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zambidis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Zambidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zambidis.
Zambidis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambidis is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Zambidis's head but Zambidis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Jackson swings for the body but Zambidis moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zambidis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Zambidis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Zambidis or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.

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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambidis manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Zambidis shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson works over Zambidis's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Zambidis slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a body punch but Zambidis moves out of range.
Zambidis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zambidis tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambidis.
Zambidis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zambidis circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zambidis tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Zambidis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Zambidis avoids nicely.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambidis.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Zambidis ducks down to avoid it.

Zambidis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Zambidis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zambidis has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Zambidis has him pressed against the cage.
Zambidis taking a breather.
Zambidis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zambidis working hard to break the clinch.
Mike Zambidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Zambidis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!