PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 1581 p4p, 212 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 3151 p4p, 359 weight class). Shankoli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Shankoli
vs
Tarczynski

187 cm
40
204 lbs
53 - 25 - 0

186 cm
48
215 lbs
51 - 24 - 2

World class boxer
Very quick

World class boxer
Powerful

Urban Fighter

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 53 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 51 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankoli throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Shankoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Shankoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
Tarczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shankoli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tarczynski's calf.
Shankoli misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Shankoli.
Tarczynski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarczynski loads up on a big right hand but Shankoli slips the punch.
Shankoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shankoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarczynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Shankoli.
Shankoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarczynski digs a good body shot into Shankoli's ribs.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli cracks a nice hook into Tarczynski's ribs.
Shankoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarczynski will feel that in the morning.
Tarczynski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shankoli throws out the jab.
Shankoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarczynski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shankoli.
A cross from Tarczynski lands.
Tarczynski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tarczynski throws a series of punches but Shankoli moves out of range.
Shankoli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shankoli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Tarczynski misses.
Shankoli feints and then cracks Tarczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarczynski down.
Shankoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli throws a combination that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shankoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Tarczynski.
Shankoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarczynski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shankoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Shankoli.
Shankoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarczynski should have avoided that one.
Shankoli missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shankoli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shankoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shankoli misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarczynski at a distance.
Good exchange - Tarczynski coming out on top.
Shankoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarczynski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shankoli works Tarczynski's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Shankoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Shankoli.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
Shankoli throwing a counter right hand but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Shankoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shankoli throws a jab when Tarczynski was well out of range.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Tarczynski.
Ravi Shankoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shankoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shankoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarczynski can do to turn this around?
Shankoli blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shankoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski moves out of range as Shankoli strikes.

Shankoli gets a clinch.
Tarczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.

Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarczynski lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from Shankoli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankoli.
Tarczynski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shankoli. Shankoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that misses.
Tarczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shankoli.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Shankoli's body.
Tarczynski throws a head kick but Shankoli moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shankoli.
Shankoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shankoli is looking to land body kicks.
Tarczynski throws a fast counter high kick but Shankoli manages to duck under it in time.
Tarczynski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shankoli 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.
Tarczynski avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli looks to land a body kick but Tarczynski moved away.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli misses with a body kick.
Shankoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli throws a front kick aimed at Tarczynski's knee but Tarczynski avoids it well.
Tarczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Shankoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shankoli misses with a kick to the body.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli lands with a hook. Tarczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Shankoli has closed the distance and engaged Tarczynski in a clinch.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Shankoli avoids the damage to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shankoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarczynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ravi Shankoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tarczynski walks into a left hand.
Ravi Shankoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarczynski throws a right hand that Shankoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Shankoli also avoids with ease.
Shankoli tries to clinch
and Tarczynski counters with a good low kick that Shankoli was not able to check.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Shankoli tenderised Tarczynski's leg. Tarczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shankoli thuds his shin into the meat of Tarczynski's side.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shankoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tarczynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Shankoli moves out of range.
Tarczynski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shankoli. That one must have hurt.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick that misses.
Shankoli connects with a crisp jab.
Shankoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarczynski misses with a body kick.
Tarczynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a front kick that sends Tarczynski stumbling back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli lands a jab to Tarczynski's midsection.
Tarczynski walks into a left hand.
Shankoli scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Tarczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Tarczynski slips the punch.
Shankoli throws a push kick but Tarczynski slaps the foot to one side.
Shankoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shankoli scores with a jab.
Shankoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarczynski if he has to take too many more of those.
Shankoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Shankoli avoids it easily.
Tarczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Tarczynski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Shankoli throws a lazy body kick
and Tarczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shankoli can pounce on him.
Tarczynski feints and then cracks Shankoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shankoli down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shankoli!
Tarczynski tries to land a front kick but Shankoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shankoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarczynski under the eye.
Shankoli thumps Tarczynski with a low kick.
Tarczynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tarczynski scores with a push kick.
Tarczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Shankoli moves out of range easily.
Shankoli lands a high kick!
Shankoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Shankoli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Shankoli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarczynski, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Shankoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shankoli 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.