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Zack Micklewright 


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Born: IA, USA
Fighting Out Of: Davenport, IA
Age: 24
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 9-2-0
Strengths: Kickboxing, Power
Languages Spoken: English


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Zack Micklewright WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Loss Bart Palaszewski Technical Knock Out WEC: CRUZ vs. BENAVIDEZ Aug-18-2010 2 0:31
Win Muhsin Corbbrey Unanimous Decision WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF Dec-19-2009 3 5:00


Fighter Biography

Thoughts on opponent, Bart Palaszewski? I think Bart is a great all around fighter with a lot of experience. His jiu jitsu is good and he punches hard.

Training: Technique, and strength and conditioning in the morning, and sparring or grappling at night. 5 days a week, and a strength and conditioning workout on Saturday.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting out of the blue at a local weekly show. I just signed up one night and fought and loved it. I've been addicted ever since.

What ranks and titles have you held? Glory Fighting Championships Lightweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? All of my family, Pat Miletich, Tom and Terry Brands, and everyone I train with because they make me a better fighter.

What is your favorite technique? Throwing bombs. LANDING bombs.

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? It means everything - it’s the top of the ladder for fighters in the lighter weights. It’s what I've been working to get to for years and I finally made it.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I was in the Marine Corps and served in Iraq and I'm still in the reserves. Before that I was a Truck mechanic at a dealership.

Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? That would have to be my fight against Allen Hernandez in Glory Fighting Championships. It was my first fight at 155 and it was a true test of my heart because I got the fight on short notice and had to cut a lot of weight fast. I got beat on pretty bad the first half of the fight, I fought off a deep submission in the second round and after that I came back and finished the fight in the third round with a KO.
 
What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome)? Probably would have to be the same fight.
 
Who were your training partners for this fight? I trained with all the guys at MFS; they all worked with me to get me sharp and in great shape. Guys like Junior Hernandez, Nick Spohn, Chuck Pieritz, Drew McFedries, John Gutta, and many others. Also had some Roufusport fighters come down to train as well. And my strength and conditioning coach is Luke Guyton.
 
Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? I've been focusing a lot on improving my wrestling and jiu jitsu, not necessarily for this fight, just to make myself a better all around fighter. You have to be great at everything at this level.
 
What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? I'm just ready to get back on track after my injury. I'm hungrier than I've ever been before and it feels good to be back in shape and ready to go to war again. I want to put the injury behind me and keep on winning.
 
What is your favorite thing about this sport? My favorite thing about MMA is that it tests your warrior spirit and your true killer instincts. There's no better athlete and no better human weapon than a real Mixed Martial Artist, and no sport more entertaining to watch than two guys beating the hell out of each other.
 
How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? Until I feel like my body can't take it anymore!