PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ostroyevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shivakamini Somankandarkram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ostroyevski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Russia. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ostroyevski
vs
Somankandarkram

190 cm
18
241 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Ostroyevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shivakamini Somankandarkram!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostroyevski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jason Ostroyevski has been cut.
Ostroyevski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Somankandarkram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ostroyevski takes one to the chin there.
Ostroyevski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Somankandarkram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Somankandarkram.

Ostroyevski manages to break the clinch.
Somankandarkram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ostroyevski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Somankandarkram forces Ostroyevski back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Somankandarkram lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ostroyevski.
Ostroyevski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Somankandarkram blocks it with crossed arms.
Ostroyevski wants to take the fight to the mat but Somankandarkram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ostroyevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostroyevski tries a knee to the head but Somankandarkram blocks it.
Ostroyevski blocks an elbow strike from Somankandarkram.

Somankandarkram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Somankandarkram shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ostroyevski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Somankandarkram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Somankandarkram loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Somankandarkram stands and steps away. Ostroyevski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Somankandarkram stuffs the takedown.
Ostroyevski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Somankandarkram moves into the clinch successfully.

Somankandarkram jumps guard.
Ostroyevski throws a big elbow that misses.

Somankandarkram uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Somankandarkram scores with a three punch combo!
Ostroyevski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostroyevski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Somankandarkram pinned against the cage. Somankandarkram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ostroyevski is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski closes the distance and clinches up with Somankandarkram, looking for a takedown. Ostroyevski pushes Somankandarkram against the cage but Somankandarkram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ostroyevski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Somankandarkram pushes Ostroyevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostroyevski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Somankandarkram has him pressed against the cage.
Somankandarkram gets through Ostroyevski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ostroyevski throws a knee to the head but misses.

Somankandarkram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somankandarkram scores with a one two! Ostroyevski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Somankandarkram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostroyevski walks into a jab.
Somankandarkram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ostroyevski eats them both and turns towards Somankandarkram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body kick there by Ostroyevski.
Ostroyevski tries a head kick but it misses.
Somankandarkram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Somankandarkram scores with a hook to the body. Ostroyevski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski shoots in but Somankandarkram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Somankandarkram lands with a cross.
Ostroyevski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Somankandarkram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ostroyevski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Somankandarkram has Ostroyevski pushed against the cage.
Somankandarkram keeps control of Ostroyevski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ostroyevski tries to circle away but Somankandarkram has him pinned against the cage.
Somankandarkram tries to circle away but Ostroyevski has him pinned against the cage.
Ostroyevski can't get the takedown.
Somankandarkram tries to circle away but Ostroyevski has him pinned against the cage.
Ostroyevski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ostroyevski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Somankandarkram tightens his grip and picks Ostroyevski up, before dumping him to the ground. Ostroyevski manages to land in guard.

Somankandarkram stands up and waves to Ostroyevski to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ostroyevski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Somankandarkram lands an uppercut.

Somankandarkram manages to pull guard.
Somankandarkram is pulling down on Ostroyevski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ostroyevski, at least for the moment.
Somankandarkram is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Somankandarkram manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shivakamini Somankandarkram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Ostroyevski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Somankandarkram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Somankandarkram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ostroyevski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ostroyevski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Somankandarkram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ostroyevski somewhat.
Ostroyevski scores with a head kick.
Somankandarkram misses with a hook.
Ostroyevski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Somankandarkram.
Ostroyevski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ostroyevski shoots in for a takedown but Somankandarkram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ostroyevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Somankandarkram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ostroyevski, pushing him back against the cage.
Somankandarkram wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Somankandarkram drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ostroyevski throws a big right hand that misses.
Somankandarkram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Somankandarkram uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Somankandarkram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ostroyevski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somankandarkram.
Ostroyevski shoots in but Somankandarkram avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Somankandarkram instigates a clinch.
Ostroyevski misses with a knee strike.
Somankandarkram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ostroyevski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Somankandarkram uses from the top position.
Somankandarkram is stalling in the full guard.

Somankandarkram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ostroyevski is defended easily by Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ostroyevski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somankandarkram can pounce on him.
Ostroyevski dives in and grabs Somankandarkram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Somankandarkram pushes down on Ostroyevski's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostroyevski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ostroyevski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somankandarkram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Somankandarkram throws a series of punches but Ostroyevski moves out of range.
Ostroyevski shoots in looking for a takedown. Somankandarkram tries to sprawl out of it but Ostroyevski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Somankandarkram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Somankandarkram misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Somankandarkram forces Ostroyevski back against the cage and clinches.
Ostroyevski misses with a knee strike.
Somankandarkram prevents Ostroyevski from breaking the clinch.
Somankandarkram is trying to force a seperation but Ostroyevski has the dominant position.
Ostroyevski fails to pull guard.
Ostroyevski tries to pull guard but Somankandarkram holds him up against the cage and eventually Ostroyevski drops back down to his feet.

Somankandarkram lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Somankandarkram stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski trying to control but Somankandarkram postures up.
Somankandarkram missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ostroyevski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Somankandarkram pulls his head out easily.
Somankandarkram not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ostroyevski actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shivakamini Somankandarkram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Ostroyevski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Somankandarkram has managed to clinch.
Ostroyevski misses with a knee to the head.
Somankandarkram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ostroyevski or not.

Ostroyevski breaks the clinch.
Ostroyevski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Somankandarkram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Somankandarkram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ostroyevski tries to land a knee to the head but Somankandarkram blocks with his arms.
Ostroyevski has Somankandarkram pressed against the cage, preventing Somankandarkram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Somankandarkram goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ostroyevski prevents it.
Somankandarkram stalling.

Somankandarkram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somankandarkram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostroyevski takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ostroyevski moves in looking to clinch but Somankandarkram pushes him off.
Ostroyevski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostroyevski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somankandarkram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Somankandarkram throws a series of punches but Ostroyevski moves out of range.
Ostroyevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Somankandarkram is fending him off so far but Ostroyevski persists. Nope, Somankandarkram circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somankandarkram lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ostroyevski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ostroyevski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somankandarkram lands a really nice looking cross but Ostroyevski seems unphased.

Somankandarkram shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostroyevski is trying to defend but Somankandarkram finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ostroyevski has hold of Somankandarkram's hands but Somankandarkram slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somankandarkram looks to land a strike but Ostroyevski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Somankandarkram stands up and waves to Ostroyevski to follow him.
Jason Ostroyevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somankandarkram throws a leg kick that misses.
Somankandarkram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Somankandarkram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Somankandarkram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ostroyevski sprawls well. Ostroyevski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Somankandarkram gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ostroyevski is defended easily by Somankandarkram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ostroyevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostroyevski dodges the punch combination from Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram stuffs the takedown.
Ostroyevski moves in looking to clinch but Somankandarkram pushes him off.
Ostroyevski shoots in for a takedown but Somankandarkram shows good takedown defense.
Ostroyevski checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski moves in looking to clinch but Somankandarkram pushes him off.
Ostroyevski misses with a takedown attempt

and Somankandarkram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ostroyevski is trying to control but can't.

Ostroyevski with the active half guard here but Somankandarkram passes nicely into side control.
Ostroyevski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Somankandarkram is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Somankandarkram connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Somankandarkram lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostroyevski tries to hold on but Somankandarkram pushes him away.
Somankandarkram controlling the pace for now.
Ostroyevski tries to lock up and control but Somankandarkram gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Somankandarkram controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostroyevski is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shivakamini Somankandarkram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somankandarkram has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shivakamini Somankandarkram!