PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 382 p4p, 908 weight class) and Zeke Titus (ranked 59 p4p, 126 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Skurwysynowski
vs
Titus

193 cm
24
205
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
210
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titus misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Titus shoots in looking for a takedown. Skurwysynowski tries to sprawl out of it but Titus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skurwysynowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Titus misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Titus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titus moves forwards but Skurwysynowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Titus.
Titus goes for a double leg but Skurwysynowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skurwysynowski continues to drive forward.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
A clash of legs there as Titus blocks the low kick.
Titus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skurwysynowski is able to avoid easily.
Skurwysynowski takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skurwysynowski tests Titus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Titus's sensitive parts.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Skurwysynowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titus.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Titus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Titus, as that shot connected.
Titus connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Titus lands with a nice body punch.
Titus misses with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titus throws out the jab.
Skurwysynowski connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Titus.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Titus.
Titus throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Titus looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski with a nice calf kick.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Titus on the ground.
Skurwysynowski is trying to control the position but Titus postures up.
Skurwysynowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titus.
Titus is in close to Skurwysynowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titus.
Skurwysynowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Titus has his foot on Skurwysynowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skurwysynowski works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skurwysynowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Titus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skurwysynowski has managed to get both his arms back between Titus's legs - danger averted.
Skurwysynowski controls from within his opponent's guard.

Titus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Titus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skurwysynowski stacks Titus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skurwysynowski!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Titus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skurwysynowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titus digs a good body shot into Skurwysynowski's ribs.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Titus ducks down to avoid it.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski slips a jab from Titus.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Titus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titus scores with a punch to the head.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Titus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick but Titus moves out of range.
Titus with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
And Titus tries to counter it with a takedown but Skurwysynowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Titus.
Skurwysynowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tituss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Titus has his takedown stuffed
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Titus moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body. Titus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Titus dives in and scores a takedown into Skurwysynowski's guard.
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!
Skurwysynowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus postures up and lands a big shot to Skurwysynowski's brow.
Titus trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski is trying to keep Titus in close.
Titus wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Skurwysynowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Skurwysynowski, not yet.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus preventing the sweep.
Skurwysynowski trying to control the position here.
Titus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Titus is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski moves forwards but Titus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Skurwysynowski throws the kick towards the body but Titus avoids it.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Titus moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski works the jab nicely.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Titus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Titus strikes.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Titus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a leg kick but Titus saw it coming and moves away.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Titus strikes.
Titus misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Titus.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Titus shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense.
Titus throws a right hand that Skurwysynowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skurwysynowski also avoids with ease.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand

and Titus counters with a takedown into side control.
Titus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skurwysynowski is looking for a sweep.
Skurwysynowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Titus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Titus lands some shots froms side control.
Skurwysynowski wants to control but Titus postures up.
Titus landing a few strikes.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titus is working Skurwysynowski over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus trying to control the action but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Titus working the body and head with strikes.
Titus is working Skurwysynowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Skurwysynowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Titus working the ground and pound.
Titus wants to control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him busy.
Skurwysynowski struggling a bit here.
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Titus working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Titus is trying to ground and pound but Skurwysynowski uses the momentary lack of control by Titus to regain half guard.
Zeke Titus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skurwysynowski is looking to control Titus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skurwysynowski avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skurwysynowski tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus slips a nice elbow through Skurwysynowski's hands, connecting with Skurwysynowski's forehead.
My spies in Slaughter Houze inform me that Titus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titus wants to pass to mount but Skurwysynowski is defending the position.
Skurwysynowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titus.
Titus is trying to control. Skurwysynowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skurwysynowski tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Titus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skurwysynowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!