PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 2 p4p, 50 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). Kahn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is كارتل مدان. 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?

Kahn
vs
Skurwysynowski

188 cm
35
205
39 - 11 - 1

193 cm
29
205
19 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bondi MMA 🏝️
Conviction

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn throws a head kick but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kahn swinging wildly here.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn tries to land a front kick but Skurwysynowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski lands a really nice looking cross but Kahn seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Skurwysynowski.

Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Skurwysynowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.

Skurwysynowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skurwysynowski scores with a leg kick.

Kahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Skurwysynowski avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kahn pulls Skurwysynowski into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skurwysynowski advances position into side control!
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 throws an elbow but Kahn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski misses with the ground and pound.
Kahn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skurwysynowski working the strikes but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kahn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skurwysynowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skurwysynowski thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
Kahn is looking to control Skurwysynowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kahn avoid being mounted?

Kahn looking for submissions off his back.
Skurwysynowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head.
Skurwysynowski wants to stand up but Kahn manages to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahn looking for a guillotine here but Skurwysynowski defends easily.
Skurwysynowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skurwysynowski throwing strikes but missing.
Skurwysynowski advances to half guard.
Skurwysynowski thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
Skurwysynowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skurwysynowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skurwysynowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skurwysynowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skurwysynowski wants to pass the guard but Kahn is keeping the position.

Kahn 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.
Skurwysynowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skurwysynowski throws an elbow that misses. Kahn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skurwysynowski's guard. Nice move by Kahn!

Skurwysynowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skurwysynowski wants to improve his position but instead Kahn has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skurwysynowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skurwysynowski lands an overhand right.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.

Skurwysynowski breaks the clinch.
Kahn walks into a jab.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
Kahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skurwysynowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to the head.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahn at a distance.
Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski lands a really nice looking cross but Kahn seems unphased.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skurwysynowski.

Kahn instigates a clinch.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Skurwysynowski misses with some punches.
Skurwysynowski misses with the head strike.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skurwysynowski is trying to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling him.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski misses with some punches.
Kahn tries a body shot but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kahn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skurwysynowski can turn it around.
Kahn tries a body shot but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike.
Skurwysynowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Skurwysynowski.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.

Skurwysynowski breaks from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Kahn counters with a body kick.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skurwysynowski throws a good cross that connects.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Kahn's head back.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Kahn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski.
A clash of legs there as Skurwysynowski blocks the low kick.
Skurwysynowski thumps Kahn with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski works Kahn's body with a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski with a nice cross.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Skurwysynowski as he connects with a hook.
Kahn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
And Skurwysynowski responds with a good body kick, but Kahn manages to step out the way in time.
Skurwysynowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skurwysynowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Kahn. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kahn pulls guard.

Kahn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skurwysynowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kahn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skurwysynowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skurwysynowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skurwysynowski throwing strikes but missing.

Skurwysynowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Skurwysynowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skurwysynowski jabs Kahn right on the nose. Kahn blinks but takes it well.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skurwysynowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn is looking to wear down Skurwysynowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Skurwysynowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Skurwysynowski blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.

Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn tries to work over Skurwysynowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahn manages to pull guard.

Kahn looking for a guillotine here but Skurwysynowski defends easily.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Skurwysynowski tries to pass.
Skurwysynowski is looking to pass into half guard but Kahn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kahn is in guard.

Skurwysynowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahn is one step ahead there.
Skurwysynowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahn's guard.

Kahn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skurwysynowski trying to move into half guard but instead Kahn has managed to sweep!

Mohammed Kahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski is looking to sweep but instead, Kahn has passed into half guard.
Skurwysynowski wants to sweep but Kahn has passed to side control!
Skurwysynowski regains half guard.
Skurwysynowski is looking to improve his position.

Skurwysynowski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kahn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kahn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Skurwysynowski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mohammed Kahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.