PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 57 p4p, 147 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 11 p4p, 25 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bimbo Slaissi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Skurwysynowski
vs
Slaissi

193 cm
30
205
24 - 9 - 1

180 cm
26
212
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
Conquer

NARCOS
Northern Zombie

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 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.

Skurwysynowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.

Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaissi lands a head shot.

Skurwysynowski has closed the distance and engaged Slaissi in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Skurwysynowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a front kick but Slaissi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skurwysynowski.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
A nice side step and Slaissi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Skurwysynowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skurwysynowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Slaissi tries to keep at a distance but Skurwysynowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi is trying to force a seperation but Skurwysynowski has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch to the body.

Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski clobbers Slaissi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaissi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skurwysynowski clinches with his opponent.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Slaissi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Slaissi swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skurwysynowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skurwysynowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skurwysynowski with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. That's going to slow Slaissi down.
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Skurwysynowski as he checks the leg kick.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skurwysynowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slaissi finds it's way round the side to connect with Skurwysynowski's head.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slaissi scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slaissi's head.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slaissi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Skurwysynowski closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski has him pressed against the cage.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skurwysynowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Slaissi tries to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Skurwysynowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaissi working aggressively here.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi tries to land a knee to the head but Skurwysynowski blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi takes a shot to the head.
Slaissi is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slaissi tries a knee to the head but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Skurwysynowski cracks Slaissi with a nice body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slaissi pushes Skurwysynowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi managing to block the knees to the body from Skurwysynowski.

Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skurwysynowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skurwysynowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi with a hook.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Slaissi checks it.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skurwysynowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice straight punches there by Slaissi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slaissi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Skurwysynowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slaissi pushes Skurwysynowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski blocks an elbow strike from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a front kick but Slaissi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skurwysynowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skurwysynowski at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaissi throws a nice head kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skurwysynowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi can't break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski working Slaissi over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Skurwysynowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skurwysynowski on the side of the head.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
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 Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Slaissi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Skurwysynowski jabs at Slaissi's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch.
Slaissi throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slaissi misses the jab.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi sizes up Skurwysynowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Skurwysynowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Skurwysynowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski catches Slaissi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Slaissi's head back.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Slaissi throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi drops his hands momentarily and Skurwysynowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaissi throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skurwysynowski connects with a jab.
Slaissi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slaissi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slaissi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi connects with a looping right hand.
Skurwysynowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Skurwysynowski misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Skurwysynowski jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slaissi.
Well Skurwysynowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
A victorious Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.