PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 2662 p4p, 97 weight class) and Thadius T Thudpucker (ranked 6063 p4p, 222 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shankariya
vs
T Thudpucker

210 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Powerful

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thadius T Thudpucker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.
Shankariya ducks under a wild hook from Thudpucker.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Thudpucker, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Thudpucker against the cage but Thudpucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thudpucker misses with a hook.
Shankariya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thudpucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thudpucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thudpucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Shankariya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thudpucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shankariya's head backwards.

Thudpucker gets a double leg takedown into Shankariya's guard.

Shankariya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thudpucker throws out the jab.
Shankariya misses with a double jab.
Shankariya dives in for a single leg takedown but Thudpucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thudpucker misses with a wild body shot.

Thudpucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Thudpucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thudpucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankariya is trying to stand.
Thudpucker trying to control from half guard but Shankariya is working away.
Thudpucker working the head and body with strikes.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Shankariya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Shankariya has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thudpucker is on him like a limpet, forcing Shankariya back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thudpucker has picked Shankariya up - he's going for a ride! Thudpucker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet.
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!
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily.
Thudpucker looks to throw the jab but Shankariya is out of range.
Shankariya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Thudpucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thudpucker throws a combination that misses
and Shankariya counters with a straight right hand.
Thudpucker throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shankariya.
Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thudpucker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thudpucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shankariya wants to stand up but Thudpucker is controlling him.

Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily.
Thudpucker looks to land a left hand but Shankariya moved out of range nicely.

Thudpucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shankariya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thudpucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Thudpucker is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thudpucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thudpucker tries to get to full guard but Shankariya has control of the leg.
Shankariya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya trying to control the pace.
Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kampatimar Shankariya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shankariya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Thudpucker looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Thudpucker just gets out of the way.
Thudpucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shankariya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shankariya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thudpucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shankariya.

Thudpucker feints and as Shankariya raises his hands in defense, Thudpucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shankariya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thudpucker won't allow Shankariya to get back to his feet.
Thudpucker postures up in Shankariya's guard and throws a big left but Shankariya blocks it.

Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thudpucker misses the jab.
Thudpucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Shankariya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thudpucker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shankariya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thudpucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thudpucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankariya.
Thudpucker misses with a two punch combination.
Shankariya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Thudpucker tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thudpucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker leaves Shankariya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Thudpucker scores with a takedown into Shankariya's guard.

Shankariya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thudpucker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Thudpucker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thudpucker lands a couple of digs.

Shankariya has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thudpucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Thudpucker has Shankariya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shankariya tumbling to the mat - Thudpucker dives into Shankariya's guard.
Thudpucker is standing up over Shankariya. Shankariya looks to escape but Thudpucker dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shankariya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thudpucker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shankariya is not content to let Thudpucker control the position.

Shankariya sneaks out the side door and pushes Thudpucker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt - Thudpucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kampatimar Shankariya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thudpucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Thudpucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shankariya can't fight it off and eventually Thudpucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Shankariya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thudpucker misses with a body punch.

Shankariya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shankariya manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankariya is looking to take a break and control but Thudpucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shankariya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Thudpucker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shankariya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thudpucker throws a big shot that misses.
Thudpucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankariya was well out of range. Poor timing from Thudpucker.
Shankariya is looking for a counter combo.
Thudpucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shankariya darts in looking for a takedown but Thudpucker gets double underhooks and turns Shankariya into the cage.

Thudpucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shankariya on his heels. He'll look to pass Shankariya's guard now, I'm sure.

Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thudpucker misses with a double jab.
Thudpucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shankariya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thudpucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thudpucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thudpucker lunges at Shankariya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankariya's hand.
A slow jab from Thudpucker misses its intended target.
Thudpucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankariya.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shankariya ducks right into an uppercut from Thudpucker.
Thudpucker scores with a jab. Shankariya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Shankariya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shankariya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shankariya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shankariya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shankariya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thadius T Thudpucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shankariya lands strikes from half guard.
Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes.
Kampatimar Shankariya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya wants to pass to mount but Thudpucker is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kampatimar Shankariya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thudpucker tries to roll over but Shankariya keeps him under control.
Shankariya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Shankariya decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thudpucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thadius T Thudpucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Shankariya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker is trying to defend but Shankariya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shankariya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes here.
Shankariya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shankariya punching from mount but Thudpucker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shankariya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kampatimar Shankariya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shankariya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kampatimar Shankariya!
During a confident post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.