PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shivakamini Somakandarkram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Shuttlesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shivakamini Somakandarkram has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Somakandarkram
vs
Shuttlesworth

180 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shivakamini Somakandarkram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesus Shuttlesworth!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuttlesworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Somakandarkram under the eye.
Somakandarkram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shuttlesworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Somakandarkram throws a leg kick that misses.
Somakandarkram throws a nice head kick!
Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somakandarkram misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Shuttlesworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a left hand but Somakandarkram moved out of range nicely.
Shuttlesworth scores with a jab to the head.
Somakandarkram connects with an inside leg kick.
Shuttlesworth misses with a hook. Somakandarkram ducked under it nicely.
Somakandarkram misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somakandarkram misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Somakandarkram counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shuttlesworth's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that half lands.
Shuttlesworth avoids the head kick by Somakandarkram.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somakandarkram.
Shuttlesworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Shuttlesworth is rocked!
Shuttlesworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shuttlesworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Somakandarkram finish him?
Somakandarkram misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shuttlesworth checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Shuttlesworth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Somakandarkram scores with a kick to the body.
A combination from Shuttlesworth does no damage.
Somakandarkram throws a body shot but no joy.
Shuttlesworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Somakandarkram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shuttlesworth is out of range and Somakandarkram settles back down.
Somakandarkram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuttlesworth avoids the head kick by Somakandarkram.
Shuttlesworth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Somakandarkram counters with an outside leg kick.
Shuttlesworth avoids a kick to the body.
Somakandarkram dodges the punch combination from Shuttlesworth.
Somakandarkram lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram misses with a body kick.
Shuttlesworth misses the shot to the body.
Somakandarkram tries a head kick but it misses.
Somakandarkram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Shuttlesworth.
Somakandarkram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth tries a head kick but it misses.

Somakandarkram lands a big head kick that sends Shuttlesworth tumbling to the mat! Somakandarkram takes a step backwards and waves Shuttlesworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Somakandarkram looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shuttlesworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Shuttlesworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somakandarkram circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuttlesworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuttlesworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Somakandarkram tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Somakandarkram misses.
Shuttlesworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shuttlesworth blocks a head kick by Somakandarkram.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shuttlesworth! But no joy.
Shuttlesworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Somakandarkram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shuttlesworth.
Somakandarkram lands a leg kick that knocks Shuttlesworth off balance momentarily.
Somakandarkram moves out of range of the strikes.
Shivakamini Somakandarkram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Shuttlesworth blocks the low kick.
Somakandarkram tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somakandarkram tries to score with a low kick but Shuttlesworth moves his leg out of the way.
Shuttlesworth checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Somakandarkram. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somakandarkram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shuttlesworth checks a low kick from Somakandarkram.
Shuttlesworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shuttlesworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shuttlesworth jabs Somakandarkram right on the nose. Somakandarkram blinks but takes it well.
Somakandarkram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shuttlesworth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that Shuttlesworth semi-blocks.
Shuttlesworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somakandarkram can pounce on him.
Somakandarkram throws a sloppy head kick and Shuttlesworth moves out of range easily.
Shuttlesworth throws out a counter right but Somakandarkram avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shivakamini Somakandarkram dominated that round.
That's time! Somakandarkram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shuttlesworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somakandarkram throws a front kick aimed at Shuttlesworth's knee but Shuttlesworth avoids it well.
Shuttlesworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somakandarkram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shuttlesworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shuttlesworth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shuttlesworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Somakandarkram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Somakandarkram misses with a low kick.
Shuttlesworth connects with a single shot there.
Somakandarkram throws a powerful right kick. Shuttlesworth tried to block low but the kick was high! Shuttlesworth was taken right off of his feet! Somakandarkram jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shivakamini Somakandarkram!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shivakamini Somakandarkram made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.