PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polpol Bajcer (ranked 4403 p4p, 25430 weight class) and Viktor Spopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bajcer
vs
Spopovich

169 cm
19
298
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Polpol Bajcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Spopovich!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
Bajcer has had enough of the clinch but Spopovich keeps him there for the moment.
Spopovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Spopovich breaks the clinch.
Bajcer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bajcer shoots in looking for a takedown but Spopovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bajcer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bajcer has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bajcer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bajcer has closed the distance and engaged Spopovich in a clinch.
Bajcer wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich wants to break free but Bajcer has control.
Spopovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajcer walks away with a smile on his face. Spopovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bajcer moves into range and clinches up with Spopovich.
Spopovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bajcer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spopovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bajcer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polpol Bajcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajcer fails to land the takedown.
Viktor Spopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bajcer moves into the clinch.
Bajcer throws an elbow but it misses.
Spopovich working hard to break the clinch.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bajcer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajcer after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajcer after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spopovich has Bajcer pushed against the cage.
Spopovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bajcer uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Bajcer trying to control the position from guard on top but Spopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spopovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bajcer uses it to pass to side control.
Spopovich looks winded!
Bajcer wants to control but Spopovich is keeping him busy.
Bajcer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bajcer wants to control but Spopovich is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bajcer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bajcer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bajcer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Bajcer keeps it at a distance.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bajcer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bajcer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bajcer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spopovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajcer is retaining full guard.
Bajcer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spopovich is one step ahead there.
Bajcer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bajcer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spopovich tries to stand but Bajcer is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajcer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spopovich.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spopovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Polpol Bajcer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spopovich wants to clinch.

Spopovich clinches.
Bajcer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spopovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bajcer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bajcer clinches with his opponent.

Bajcer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich tries to clinch but Bajcer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
Spopovich tries to throw a body punch but Bajcer avoids it by throwing Spopovich back against the cage.

Bajcer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bajcer keeping full guard, as Spopovich tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bajcer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bajcer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Spopovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bajcer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bajcer, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bajcer controls Spopovich momentarily but Spopovich frees himself.

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.

Bajcer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spopovich content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bajcer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spopovich wants to clinch.
Bajcer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spopovich sprawls and moves away.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Bajcer keeps it at a distance.
Bajcer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spopovich is fending him off so far but Bajcer persists. Nope, Spopovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Spopovich throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bajcer gets underhooks to prevent Spopovich's takedown attempt.

Spopovich successfully pulls guard.
Bajcer trying to control but Spopovich is working from the bottom.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spopovich has his hands on Bajcer's head, controlling the position.
Spopovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spopovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Spopovich postures up.
Spopovich passes into half guard.
Spopovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spopovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spopovich content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Spopovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bajcer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Bajcer.
Bajcer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bajcer keeps control of Spopovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Spopovich decides to pull guard.
Bajcer wants to control from the top but Spopovich keeps moving.
Bajcer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajcer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spopovich controls Bajcer momentarily but Bajcer frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet.

Bajcer stands and steps away. Spopovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spopovich fails in his attempt to clinch.

Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bajcer can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spopovich as Bajcer tries to tie him up.
Bajcer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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.
Spopovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bajcer smiles and moves away.
Bajcer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spopovich as he jumps to the side.
Bajcer swats away the attempt to clinch by Spopovich.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Bajcer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bajcer tried to score with a low kick but Spopovich checks it.
Spopovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bajcer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Bajcer.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bajcer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spopovich jumps guard but Bajcer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polpol Bajcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spopovich tries to break the clinch but Bajcer is controlling the position.
Spopovich avoiding damage.
Spopovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bajcer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spopovich letting Bajcer take a breather here.
Spopovich tries to break the clinch but Bajcer is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bajcer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spopovich's brow.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bajcer just stands there and leans against the cage.

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.
Spopovich blocks an elbow strike.
Spopovich can't break the clinch.
Spopovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajcer walks away with a smile on his face. Spopovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bajcer dives in and grabs Spopovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spopovich pushes down on Bajcer's head and hops out.

Spopovich drives through and clinches with Bajcer against the cage.
Spopovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bajcer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bajcer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bajcer gets control of Spopovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bajcer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Spopovich.
Well Spopovich 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Spopovich!