PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 2467 p4p, 22350 weight class) and Camulius Talboteasar (ranked 279 p4p, 688 weight class). Paul OConnell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Camulius Talboteasar's chin.

OConnell
vs
Talboteasar

209 cm
48
288
31 - 24 - 1

196 cm
27
245
8 - 5 - 2

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 31 - 24 - 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 8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Camulius Talboteasar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OConnell.
OConnell slips under a jab from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar cracks OConnell with a good jab.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Talboteasar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

OConnell lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Talboteasar goes down! The ref sends OConnell to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Talboteasar is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!

It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OConnell lands a slapping body shot.
Talboteasar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
Talboteasar lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
Talboteasar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Talboteasar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OConnell throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Talboteasar's head but Talboteasar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talboteasar connects with a crisp jab.
OConnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OConnell swings for the body but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Talboteasar lands a jab.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talboteasar! But no joy.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talboteasar.
OConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talboteasar throws a nice inside leg kick.
OConnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OConnell throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Talboteasar does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Talboteasar lands a jab to the nose.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Talboteasar.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell misses with a hook
and Talboteasar counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Talboteasar lands.
OConnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talboteasar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OConnell scrambles back to his feet.
OConnell takes one on the button.
OConnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talboteasar clobbers OConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talboteasar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Talboteasar!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Talboteasar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Talboteasar works over OConnell's head and body with a nice combination.
OConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Talboteasar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Talboteasar jabs OConnell right on the nose. OConnell blinks but takes it well.

OConnell is rocked!
Talboteasar misses with a two punch combination.
OConnell moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
OConnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Talboteasar punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell walks into a left hand.
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!
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar connects with a quick right hand that sends OConnell tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Camulius Talboteasar!