PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 1470 p4p, 65 weight class) and Benjamin Kueller (ranked 1032 p4p, 51 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

OConnell
vs
Kueller

209 cm
42
293 lbs
28 - 20 - 1

201 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Checkmate Fight Store

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 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Kueller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kueller wants to slow OConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kueller blocks a jab.
Kueller shapes to counter with a head kick.
OConnell connects with a jab.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Kueller moves out of range.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kueller.
It looked like OConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Kueller is avoiding it.
Kueller feints the counter takedown.
OConnell throws a right and a left that Kueller avoids nicely.
OConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kueller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kueller throws the kick towards the body but OConnell avoids it.
Kueller lands a nice leg kick that just misses OConnell's sensitive parts.
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kueller lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell tries to clinch but Kueller is having none of it.
Kueller misses with a low kick.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OConnell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from OConnell misses.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Kueller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kueller feints a counter leg kick.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Kueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kueller tests OConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kueller scores with a one two! OConnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kueller shoots for a takedown but OConnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
Kueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Kueller swings for the body but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell throws a looping overhand right but Kueller ducks down to avoid it.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kueller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell tries to clinch but Kueller is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kueller is looking to land body kicks.
Kueller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Kueller finds it's target.
A head kick by Kueller misses
and OConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kueller is trying hard to land a takedown here. OConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kueller wants to slow OConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
OConnell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kueller will feel that in the morning.
Kueller dodges the punch combination from OConnell.
Kueller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OConnell.
OConnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kueller counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kueller.
Kueller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OConnell throws the left hand but Kueller avoids the punch easily.
Kueller pushes OConnell away with a front kick.
OConnell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kueller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OConnell.
OConnell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for OConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kueller goes for a double leg but OConnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OConnell continues to drive forward.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Kueller.
Kueller misses with a straight right.
Kueller throws a series of punches but OConnell moves out of range.
Kueller scores with a nice right hand.
OConnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OConnell lands a body shot.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Kueller pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Kueller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kueller throws a right hand that OConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that OConnell also avoids with ease.
Kueller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches OConnell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell misses with a low kick.
Kueller swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnell misses with a right hand
and OConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kueller lands a nice shot to the body.
Kueller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kueller lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kueller misses with an attempted mid kick.
OConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kueller circles away.
Kueller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses
and OConnell counters with a straight right hand.

OConnell drops Kueller with a beautiful combination! Kueller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - OConnell is looking for the KO!

Kueller is rocked!

It looks like Benjamin Kueller has been cut.
Kueller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kueller is still on wobbly legs! Can OConnell finish him?
Kueller misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Kueller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kueller seems to have recovered his senses.
Kueller with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Kueller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kueller blocks a jab.
OConnell sets himself, and Kueller steps forward looking for the clinch! OConnell avoids it this time.
Kueller misses with an attempted mid kick.
OConnell swinging wildly here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kueller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kueller is looking to slow OConnell down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from OConnell.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kueller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller.
Kueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Kueller tries to score with a low kick but OConnell moves his leg out of the way.
Kueller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Kueller.
OConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kueller.
A bone on bone clash there as OConnell blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from OConnell misses the target.
Jab from Kueller.
Kueller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

OConnell lands a left and a right that send Kueller crashing to the mat, dazed. OConnell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up 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!
Kueller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OConnell counters with a huge left! Kueller is in big trouble! He's backing up but OConnell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kueller from any more damage. A dominating finish by OConnell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell thanked the fans post fight for their support.