PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grey Kopolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Plisken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snake Plisken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kopolski
vs
Plisken

183 cm
18
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Einherjer RAW Nutrition

Nordic Battle Gear
Einherjer RAW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grey Kopolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Plisken!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopolski ducks under a wild hook from Plisken.
Kopolski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Kopolski or perhaps it was just good defense by Plisken which made him look bad.

Kopolski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plisken's guard.
Plisken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopolski is looking for a sweep. Plisken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plisken wants to stand but Kopolski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kopolski wants to improve his position but Plisken is controlling well.
Plisken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kopolski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Plisken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kopolski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Plisken pulls his head out easily.
Plisken trying to control the action but Kopolski is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Plisken connects with a nice short shot to Kopolski's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plisken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plisken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kopolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plisken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopolski wants to get back to full guard.
Kopolski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Plisken scores with a couple of nice shots.
Plisken working over Kopolski with some ground and pound. Kopolski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kopolski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kopolski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plisken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plisken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plisken wants to control from the top but Kopolski keeps moving.
Plisken is working Kopolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Plisken chips away with some ground and pound.

Kopolski looking for a guillotine here but Plisken defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plisken passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kopolski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Plisken there.
Kopolski is trying to get back to full guard.
Plisken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Plisken is nestled in close to Kopolski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plisken working over Kopolski with some ground and pound. Kopolski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plisken is tying to control. Kopolski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plisken wants to stand but Kopolski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kopolski is looking for a sweep. Plisken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plisken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kopolski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plisken pushing down on Kopolski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kopolski misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Kopolski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Plisken pulls his head out easily.
Kopolski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plisken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Plisken slips a nice elbow through Kopolski's hands, connecting with Kopolski's forehead.
Plisken wants to take a breather but Kopolski is having none of it.
Kopolski punching from the bottom.
Kopolski taking some punishment here, with Plisken in his half guard.
Kopolski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plisken not doing much here.
Kopolski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kopolski tries to get to full guard but Plisken has control of the leg.
Kopolski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Plisken scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopolski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Plisken is trying to control the action in half guard but Kopolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plisken lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kopolski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Plisken is working for a kimura but Kopolski is defending it quite comfortably.
Plisken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plisken lands a nice short elbow.
Plisken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopolski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plisken drops an elbow to the side of Kopolski's head.

Kopolski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kopolski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Plisken pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Plisken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kopolski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kopolski takes one on the button.
Plisken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopolski.
Plisken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kopolski.
Kopolski shoots in but no luck this time.
Plisken misses with a hook.
Kopolski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plisken tries to avoid it but Kopolski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plisken to the ground. Plisken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kopolski slips a jab and a cross from Plisken.
Plisken lands a big shot that drops Kopolski! Can he finish him?
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Plisken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plisken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plisken postures up and lands a big shot to Kopolski's brow.

Kopolski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Plisken is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kopolski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Plisken's back instead.
Kopolski throwing sloppy strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I really don't envy Plisken right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kopolski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Plisken right now.
Snake Plisken has got the better of the ground game so far.

Plisken is having to fend off submission attempts from Kopolski, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kopolski doesn't have the hooks in though and Plisken manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

Kopolski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plisken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plisken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plisken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Plisken postures up and lands a big shot to Kopolski's brow.

Kopolski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plisken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Plisken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plisken chips away with some ground and pound.
Plisken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kopolski's head.
Plisken working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kopolski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plisken cracks Kopolski with a solid left hand.
Plisken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kopolski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Plisken is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kopolski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Plisken's back instead.
Plisken rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kopolski is thwarting Plisken's attempts to control the position.
Plisken lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Plisken gets full guard.
Plisken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plisken throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Plisken throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

Kopolski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kopolski working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plisken scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Plisken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kopolski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plisken winds up and cracks Kopolski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kopolski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plisken is tying to control. Kopolski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plisken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kopolski looking for submissions off his back.
Plisken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Plisken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopolski taking some punishment here, with Plisken in his half guard.

Kopolski looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plisken working Kopolski over with strikes.

Kopolski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Plisken pulls his head out easily.
Plisken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plisken uses his free foot to push down on Kopolski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kopolski.
Plisken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Plisken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Plisken landing strikes from the mount.
Plisken punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kopolski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plisken with the ground and pound from mount.
Kopolski tries to reverse the position but Plisken maintains control.
Plisken scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kopolski?
Plisken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Plisken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Plisken. No joy for Kopolski on that attempt.
A big left from Plisken misses.
Plisken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Kopolski gets a takedown into half guard.
Plisken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Kopolski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Plisken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plisken misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Plisken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kopolski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kopolski's back!
Plisken tries to keep control of the position but Kopolski is staying busy.
Kopolski is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plisken landing with strikes.
Plisken is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Plisken is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kopolski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kopolski for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plisken is trying to stick to Kopolski's back but Kopolski is turning into Plisken. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Plisken's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kopolski.
Plisken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopolski is one step ahead there.
Kopolski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kopolski works over Plisken with some ground and pound from guard.

Kopolski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopolski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plisken trying to strike off his back.
Plisken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Plisken has wrist control.
Plisken doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plisken is on top in guard.
Plisken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopolski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kopolski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Plisken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kopolski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kopolski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plisken lands a couple of elbows.
Kopolski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Plisken stands up over Kopolski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plisken distracts Kopolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopolski throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kopolski keeping moving, preventing Plisken from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kopolski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plisken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Plisken stands up and waves to Kopolski to follow him.
Plisken is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Plisken.
Kopolski looks for a takedown but Plisken sprawls well.
Jab by Plisken.
Plisken catches Kopolski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kopolski slips a jab from Plisken.
Kopolski fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grey Kopolski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopolski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kopolski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plisken as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plisken jabs Kopolski right on the nose. Kopolski blinks but takes it well.
Kopolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Plisken lands.
Kopolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plisken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kopolski shoots in and drives through. Plisken sprawls well.
Kopolski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plisken but Plisken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plisken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Plisken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plisken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kopolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plisken throws out the jab.
Kopolski misses with a takedown attempt - Plisken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plisken looks to land a combination. Kopolski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Plisken misses the target.
Kopolski shoots in for a double leg but Plisken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grey Kopolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snake Plisken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plisken throws a good cross that connects.
Kopolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Plisken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plisken 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Plisken!