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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 288 p4p, 32 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 45 p4p, 7 weight class). Hallbjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Herr Mannelig. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Skurwysynowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson cracks Skurwysynowski with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Skurwysynowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skurwysynowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallbjornsson is able to avoid easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to chop away at Hallbjornsson's legs.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skurwysynowski.
Nice uppercut lands for Skurwysynowski. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a right and a left that Skurwysynowski avoids nicely.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Hallbjornsson's leg. Hallbjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Skurwysynowski was not able to check.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski connects with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hallbjornsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left and a right that stings Skurwysynowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallbjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skurwysynowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallbjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Skurwysynowski down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skurwysynowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallbjornsson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skurwysynowski doesn't seem phased though.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hallbjornsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
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 a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson tests Skurwysynowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick as Skurwysynowski jumps back.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski avoids the head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Skurwysynowski as he checks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Hallbjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallbjornsson's hand.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson needs to keep his hands up - Skurwysynowski had a free shot at his head there.
Skurwysynowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Skurwysynowski shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skurwysynowski just manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Hallbjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski thuds a left hand into Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Skurwysynowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski is looking to slow Hallbjornsson down with leg kicks.
Hallbjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Hallbjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallbjornsson's hand.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skurwysynowski throws a solid leg kick but Hallbjornsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws a front kick aimed at Hallbjornsson's knee but Hallbjornsson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with the left hand. Hallbjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Skurwysynowski thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with the combination.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a low kick but Skurwysynowski moves his leg out of the way.
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hallbjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skurwysynowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
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.
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