PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Ocipzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bob Bailey enters the cage!

Ocipzak
vs
Bailey

182 cm
28
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Ocipzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocipzak misses with a low kick as Bailey jumps back.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocipzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bailey.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bailey trying to control the action but Ocipzak is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ocipzak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Ocipzak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bailey works to advance to full mount. Ocipzak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bailey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ocipzak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ocipzak is looking to get to half guard.
Ocipzak tries to hold on but Bailey postures up.
Ocipzak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
Ocipzak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey's back!

Bailey showing good submission defense here.
Bailey tries to escape the position.
Bailey just trying to survive but Ocipzak is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bailey wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

Ocipzak has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bailey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ocipzak has the hooks in. Bailey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ocipzak is persistently looking for the submission but Bailey is defending it well.
Ocipzak is trying to stick to Bailey's back but Bailey is turning into Ocipzak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ocipzak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bailey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from the top position.

Ocipzak working for a triangle but Bailey defends it easily.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ocipzak working a defensive guard here.

Ocipzak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ocipzak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Ocipzak is proving a slippery customer.

Ocipzak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bailey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ocipzak has Bailey in his guard.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocipzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ocipzak swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ocipzak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Ocipzak is keeping the position.
Bailey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bailey shoots and misses

and Ocipzak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ocipzak drops back looking for a leg! Bailey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bailey manages to kick Ocipzak off! Ocipzak jumps back into Bailey's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ocipzak motions for Bailey to come forward. Ocipzak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ocipzak avoids it really well and circles away.
Bailey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ocipzak pinned against the cage. Ocipzak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed

and Ocipzak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ross Ocipzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.

Ocipzak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ross Ocipzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ocipzak wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bailey wants to control but Ocipzak is keeping busy.

Ocipzak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ocipzak.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ocipzak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bailey defends it well.
Bailey is trying to maintain the position but Ocipzak is very close to passing his half guard.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
Bailey wants to control but Ocipzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ocipzak is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey wants to control but Ocipzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Ocipzak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bailey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ocipzak is working away from the top position though.
Bailey misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Ocipzak is working for a kimura but Bailey is defending it quite comfortably.

Ocipzak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ocipzak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is trying is best to control the position here.
Bailey trying to control but Ocipzak postures up.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but Ocipzak has control of the leg.
Bailey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ocipzak is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak advances position into side control!
Bailey manages to get back to half guard.

Ocipzak is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey controlling the position well.

Ocipzak is trying to work for a kimura but Bailey is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ocipzak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bailey trying to hold on to Ocipzak's head to control him but Ocipzak postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Ocipzak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Ocipzak shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey shoots in for a double leg but Ocipzak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ocipzak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bailey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bailey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ocipzak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross Ocipzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Ocipzak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.

Bailey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bailey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bailey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bailey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocipzak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ocipzak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Ocipzak keeps moving.
Bailey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ocipzak has wrist control.
Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Ocipzak.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Ocipzak is keeping the position.
Bailey stays in close to Ocipzak's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Ocipzak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailey defends well.
Ross Ocipzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocipzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bailey won't allow Ocipzak to sweep him here.
Ocipzak is trying to keep Bailey in close.
Bailey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocipzak keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ocipzak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Ocipzak tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ocipzak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Ocipzak sprawls well.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ocipzak connects with an inside leg kick.
Ocipzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ocipzak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bailey did well to prevent Ocipzak getting side control.
Bailey is trying to control but can't.
Ocipzak is taking a breather. Bailey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ocipzak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bailey tries to roll over but Ocipzak keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ocipzak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ross Ocipzak just wasn't active enough.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ocipzak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bailey's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Ocipzak postures up.
Ocipzak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bob Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ocipzak wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Ocipzak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ocipzak, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Ocipzak!