PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Jackson (ranked 4371 p4p, 4071 weight class) and Tadeusz Nowicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Nowicki

170 cm
18
167
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
169
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tadeusz Nowicki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nowicki circles away.
Nowicki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Nowicki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nowicki instigates a clinch.

Nowicki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nowicki rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowicki taking a breather.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nowicki just stands there and leans against the cage.

Nowicki tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nowicki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nowicki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nowicki but Nowicki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nowicki but Nowicki pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nowicki.
Nowicki scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nowicki is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nowicki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowicki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Nowicki jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Nowicki around his waist. Nowicki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nowicki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Nowicki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowicki is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowicki won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Nowicki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowicki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nowicki is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Nowicki stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Nowicki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tadeusz Nowicki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nowicki. Nowicki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nowicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nowicki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nowicki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Nowicki moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Nowicki, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Nowicki against the cage but Nowicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nowicki sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Nowicki has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nowicki pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nowicki has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowicki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson trying to control but Nowicki is working from the bottom.
Nowicki controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nowicki clinches up against the cage.
Nowicki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nowicki wants a takedown.
Nowicki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson jumps guard but Nowicki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Nowicki pulls Jackson into guard.
Nowicki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Nowicki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nowicki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tadeusz Nowicki has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jackson stands up.
Nowicki looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Nowicki avoids it well.
Nowicki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Nowicki misses with a head kick.

Nowicki moves into the clinch.

Nowicki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowicki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tadeusz Nowicki 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Nowicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowicki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Nowicki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Nowicki is controlling the position.
Nowicki wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nowicki goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowicki misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Nowicki tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Nowicki manages to avoid the attempt.
David Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadeusz Nowicki.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
David Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nowicki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Nowicki is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nowicki jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Nowicki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nowicki is on top in guard.

Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nowicki from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowicki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nowicki from controlling successfully.
Nowicki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nowicki from controlling successfully.

Nowicki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nowicki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nowicki shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nowicki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nowicki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Nowicki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nowicki tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nowicki to the ground. Nowicki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowicki scores with a head kick.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Nowicki moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowicki misses with a double jab

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson tries to circle away but Nowicki has him pinned against the cage.
Nowicki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tadeusz Nowicki.
Well Nowicki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadeusz Nowicki!