On April 25, 2026, Paweł “Popek” Mikołajuw secured a dominant victory over veteran Jacek Murański in the main event of Prime Show MMA 16 in Poland. The bout concluded with Popek winning via stoppage in the second round after overwhelming Murański with precise combinations that led to the referee intervening to stop the contest.
The victory marked a significant moment in Popek’s return to combat sports following his previous appearance at GROMDA, where he had lost to “Orsu Corsu”. Murański entered the fight coming off a controversial three-opponent victory via disqualification at a prior event but was unable to withstand Popek’s offensive pressure.
Beyond the main event, the card featured fourteen fights in total, including appearances by notable fighters such as Mariusz Wach, Gracjan Miś, and Dariusz Kaźmierczuk. Wach competed in a unique three-on-one handicap match, which he lost, whereas other bouts contributed to an action-packed evening that drew significant attention from combat sports fans in Poland and abroad.
Popek’s performance was widely noted for its effectiveness and composure, particularly considering his extended absence from regular MMA competition. His ability to impose his game plan against a seasoned opponent like Murański signaled a potential resurgence in his fighting career.
The win added to Popek’s momentum as he looks to build on this performance in future competitions, while Murański will look to rebound from this setback in his ongoing career.
On April 25, 2026, Paweł “Popek” Mikołajuw secured a dominant victory over veteran Jacek Murański in the main event of Prime Show MMA 16 in Poland. The bout concluded with Popek winning via stoppage in the second round after overwhelming Murański with precise combinations that led to the referee intervening to stop the contest.
The victory marked a significant moment in Popek’s return to combat sports following his previous appearance at GROMDA, where he had lost to “Orsu Corsu”. Murański entered the fight coming off a controversial three-opponent victory via disqualification at a prior event but was unable to withstand Popek’s offensive pressure.
Beyond the main event, the card featured fourteen fights in total, including appearances by notable fighters such as Mariusz Wach, Gracjan Miś, and Dariusz Kaźmierczuk. Wach competed in a unique three-on-one handicap match, which he lost, while other bouts contributed to an action-packed evening that drew significant attention from combat sports fans in Poland and abroad.
Popek’s performance was widely noted for its effectiveness and composure, particularly considering his extended absence from regular MMA competition. His ability to impose his game plan against a seasoned opponent like Murański signaled a potential resurgence in his fighting career.
The win added to Popek’s momentum as he looks to build on this performance in future competitions, while Murański will look to rebound from this setback in his ongoing career.
