PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 94 p4p, 100 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 18 p4p, 19 weight class). Fabinho comes to the cage accompanied by Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fabinho
vs
Skurwysynowski

193 cm
31
200
20 - 8 - 1

193 cm
29
205
18 - 5 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

New Standard ($50 160q products)

Conviction
Conquer

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 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Skurwysynowski. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Skurwysynowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fabinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Fabinho checks a low kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Skurwysynowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fabinho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skurwysynowski manages to circle out of the way.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski with a nice cross.
Fabinho throws a shot to the body.
Fabinho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fabinho defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Skurwysynowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.

Fabinho pushes Skurwysynowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fabinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Fabinho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skurwysynowski uses from the top position.
Fabinho looking to control.
Skurwysynowski 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.

Fabinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skurwysynowski is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skurwysynowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skurwysynowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Skurwysynowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabinho wants to improve his position but Skurwysynowski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Fabinho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho checks a leg kick.
Jab from Fabinho.
Fabinho looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski feints a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Fabinho misses with a looping left.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fabinho moves forwards but Skurwysynowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Fabinho clinches with his opponent.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fabinho is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.

Fabinho jumps into guard, dragging Skurwysynowski to the mat.
Skurwysynowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fabinho working for a triangle but Skurwysynowski defends it easily.
Skurwysynowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Skurwysynowski is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skurwysynowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Skurwysynowski postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Fabinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skurwysynowski is aware though and is defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skurwysynowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fabinho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
Fabinho misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Fabinho misses.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
As Skurwysynowski tries to get set, Fabinho tries to push him back and clinch up but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho tries to clinch there but Skurwysynowski circles away.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skurwysynowski. Fabinho shrugs it off though.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to counter by clinching up but Skurwysynowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Fabinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fabinho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skurwysynowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from Fabinho lands.
Skurwysynowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fabinho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skurwysynowski manages to circle out of the way.

Fabinho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skurwysynowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Skurwysynowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabinho postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skurwysynowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fabinho.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skurwysynowski checks a leg kick.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fabinho moves out of range of the body kick from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho throws a shot from downtown. Skurwysynowski moves away and avoids it.
Skurwysynowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Fabinho off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Skurwysynowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice right hand.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fabinho has time to react.
Skurwysynowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skurwysynowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skurwysynowski lands an overhand right.
Fabinho throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Fabinho drops his hands momentarily and Skurwysynowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fabinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Fabinho misses the jab.
Fabinho takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Skurwysynowski tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fabinho gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skurwysynowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Our winner, Vladimir Skurwysynowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.