PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreasson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul OConnell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul OConnell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

OConnell
vs
Andreasson

209 cm
26
285 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

195 cm
23
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreasson misses the shot to the body.
Andreasson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell throws a series of strikes that have Andreasson backpedaling.
OConnell misses with a body shot.

Andreasson instigates a clinch.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
OConnell blocking some punches.
Andreasson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andreasson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasson digs a right hand into OConnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OConnell's gas tank.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreasson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
OConnell taking a breather.
Andreasson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Andreasson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OConnell manages to break the clinch.

Andreasson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Andreasson as the two fighters clinch.
Andreasson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andreasson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnells head.
We've been hearing reports that OConnell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andreasson controlling the action here for a moment.
OConnell is looking to control Andreasson's arms but Andreasson gets an underhook and turns him. Now OConnell has his back to the cage.
Andreasson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andreasson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OConnell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andreasson can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell blocking some punches.
Andreasson struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnell controls his hands.
Andreasson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
OConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andreasson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreasson has him pressed against the cage.
OConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
OConnell takes a shot to the head.
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!
OConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.

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

Andreasson drives through and clinches with OConnell against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
Andreasson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andreasson letting OConnell take a breather here.
Andreasson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andreasson misses with the head strike.
OConnell blocking some punches.
Andreasson avoiding damage as OConnell throws knees to the body.
OConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
Andreasson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OConnell.
OConnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreasson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andreasson pushes OConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
OConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreasson lands a right hand.
Andreasson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Andreasson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell tries a body shot but Andreasson blocks it.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Andreasson.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but OConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
Andreasson lands a left hand.
OConnell presses Andreasson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andreasson backwards.
Andreasson is trying to maintain a safe position but OConnell gets an underhook and turns Andreasson into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
OConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.

OConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OConnell throws a head kick but Andreasson moves out of range.
Andreasson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OConnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bestar Andreasson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
That's time! OConnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Andreasson pushes OConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Andreasson misses with a body punch.
Andreasson misses with a punch on the inside.
OConnell looking to slow down the pace here.

OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Andreasson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
Andreasson lands a hook that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
OConnell lands an elbow inside that Andreasson shrugs off.

The cut above Bestar Andreasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreasson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andreasson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
OConnell is looking to control Andreasson's arms but Andreasson gets an underhook and turns him. Now OConnell has his back to the cage.
Andreasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson lands a right hand.

OConnell breaks the clinch.

OConnell gets a clinch.
Andreasson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andreasson tries a body shot but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
A hook to the body from OConnell.
OConnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andreasson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreasson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreasson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andreasson tries to work over OConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

OConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Andreasson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andreasson misses with a looping left.
OConnell tries to clinch but Andreasson moves out of range.
Andreasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andreasson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Oooooh!!! OConnell has knocked Andreasson down with a huge combo! OConnell steps away and waves a wobbly Andreasson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Andreasson is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bestar Andreasson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul OConnell!
In his post fight interview, Paul OConnell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.