PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlotos Spiteri (ranked 4111 p4p, 404 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 1612 p4p, 216 weight class). Spiteri comes to the ring accompanied by Day to day basis. Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. Ravi Shankoli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spiteri
vs
Shankoli

186 cm
23
199 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

187 cm
40
204 lbs
54 - 25 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlotos Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shankoli takes one to the side of the head.
Spiteri throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Spiteri only half commits.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
Spiteri wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Shankoli defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli is looking to clinch.
Shankoli throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Spiteri.
Spiteri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shankoli counters with a series of strikes. Spiteri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri walks into a jab.
Shankoli throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli misses with a combination
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Shankoli. That snapped Spiteri's head back.
Shankoli throws a combination that misses
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shankoli defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.
Shankoli is looking for the big counter here.
Shankoli misses with a hook
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Shankoli misses the target.
Shankoli misses with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
Shankoli lands the left hand.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
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 Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spiteri tries to move into range but Shankoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Shankoli as he connects with a hook.
Spiteri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shankoli scores with the left hand. Spiteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Shankoli scores with a leg kick.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Spiteri.
Shankoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli misses with a wild combination.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Spiteri with a series of wild strikes but Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spiteri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spiteri scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Shankoli moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli throws a big counter head kick but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
Shankoli misses with a combination

and Spiteri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spiteri.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Shankoli is breathing heavily.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Shankoli shrugs off.

It looks like Ravi Shankoli has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri prevents Shankoli from breaking the clinch.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Shankoli avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Shankoli working hard to break the clinch.
Spiteri avoiding damage as Shankoli throws knees to the body.
Shankoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spiteri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shankoli takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shankoli's defenses.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shankoli takes an elbow to the temple.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.

Shankoli is rocked!

Spiteri creates a bit of space and cracks Shankoli with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Shankoli is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Shankoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri weaves into range and cracks Shankoli right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shankoli goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Spiteri is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.