|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 496 p4p, 504 weight class) and Orlando Sanguinetti (ranked 65 p4p, 69 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?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
33
205
30 - 15 - 1 |
|
185 cm
35
205
30 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 30 - 15 - 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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Sanguinetti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti throws out a counter right but Skurwysynowski avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick
and Sanguinetti counters with a series of strikes. Skurwysynowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Sanguinetti's front leg with a kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Sanguinetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the body
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch up
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skurwysynowski with a body shot.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Sanguinetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice body shot.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook to the body
and Sanguinetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski is predictable there
and Sanguinetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanguinetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a three punch combo that has Skurwysynowski backing up. Skurwysynowski nods at Sanguinetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanguinetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski swings widly with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skurwysynowski scores with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body punch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski moves into the clinch.
Sanguinetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti blocks an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanguinetti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand.
A short right from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski presses Sanguinetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Sanguinetti is looking for the big counter here.
Skurwysynowski clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanguinetti is defending well for now.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Sanguinetti avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage.
Skurwysynowski prevents a body shot from Sanguinetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanguinetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Skurwysynowski.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
A short uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is leaning against Sanguinetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skurwysynowski works on Sanguinetti's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand.
Sanguinetti 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 Sanguinetti can turn it around.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Skurwysynowski has double underhooks.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skurwysynowski working Sanguinetti over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanguinetti controls his hands.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanguinetti is defending well for now.
Skurwysynowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanguinetti or not.
Skurwysynowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Skurwysynowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Sanguinetti avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanguinetti or not.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanguinetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Skurwysynowski digs a right hand into Sanguinetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanguinetti's gas tank.
Sanguinetti avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Sanguinetti blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti is trying to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski is controlling him.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch.
Skurwysynowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguinetti controls the action.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skurwysynowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanguinetti blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Skurwysynowski.
A left hand lands to the body for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looking to throw knees to the head but Sanguinetti is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski gets through Sanguinetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Skurwysynowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Skurwysynowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Skurwysynowski blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Skurwysynowski as the two fighters clinch.
Skurwysynowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Sanguinetti avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skurwysynowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skurwysynowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
Skurwysynowski is leaning against Sanguinetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skurwysynowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguinettis head.
Sanguinetti tries to work over Skurwysynowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanguinetti or not.
Orlando Sanguinetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skurwysynowski working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanguinetti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
