PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Camulius Talboteasar (ranked 21827 p4p, 21746 weight class) and Johnny Waldron (ranked 137 p4p, 201 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Talboteasar
vs
Waldron

196 cm
32
245
17 - 10 - 2

200 cm
30
280
12 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Camulius Talboteasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Waldron!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waldron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Waldron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talboteasar misses with a hook.
Talboteasar misses with a straight left.
Talboteasar throws a poor cross that misses
and Waldron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar looks to land a left hand but Waldron moved out of range nicely.
Waldron misses with a hook.
Talboteasar lands a lovely overhand right.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut. Waldron saw that one coming.
Talboteasar looks to throw the jab but Waldron is out of range.
It seemed like Waldron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talboteasar throws a jab but it's blocked by Waldron.
Talboteasar staying out of range there.
Talboteasar misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waldron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waldron throws a sloppy head kick and Talboteasar moves out of range easily.
Waldron misses the shot to the body.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the side of Waldron's head but Waldron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talboteasar throws a right hand that misses
and Waldron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron is looking to clinch.
Talboteasar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waldron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waldron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talboteasar.
Waldron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waldron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talboteasar.
Waldron dodges the punch combination from Talboteasar.
Waldron blocks a jab.
Waldron tries to clinch
enabling Talboteasar to counter with a crisp jab.
Talboteasar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talboteasar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Waldron ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar looks to score with a jab to the body but Waldron is just out of range.

Waldron gets a clinch.
Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Talboteasar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron lands a left hand.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waldron taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Talboteasar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talboteasar can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Waldron swings wildly with an uppercut but Talboteasar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Talboteasar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Talboteasar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Talboteasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talboteasar blocks an elbow strike.
Waldron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Talboteasar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Talboteasar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Waldron lands with a left to the head.
Waldron lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Talboteasar ducks under a wild hook from Waldron.
Talboteasar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Talboteasar tenderised Waldron's leg. Waldron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waldron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talboteasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Waldron blocks it.
Waldron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waldron lands a leg kick that knocks Talboteasar off balance momentarily.
Camulius Talboteasar is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Waldron.
Waldron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talboteasar. Waldron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talboteasar throws a front kick aimed at Waldron's knee but Waldron avoids it well.
Talboteasar throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waldron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Waldron throws a wild body kick that Talboteasar sees coming a mile off.
Waldron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.
A big right from Waldron misses.
Talboteasar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waldron takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talboteasar tests Waldron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talboteasar swats away the attempt to clinch by Waldron.
Waldron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Talboteasar.
Waldron thumps Talboteasar with a low kick.
Waldron throws a looping overhand right but Talboteasar ducks down to avoid it.
Talboteasar scores with a punch to the head.
Waldron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waldron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talboteasar throws out the jab.
Waldron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talboteasar.
Waldron blocks a jab.
Talboteasar lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Talboteasar as he checks the leg kick.
Waldron misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waldron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talboteasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar connects with a jab.
Waldron blocks a jab.
Talboteasar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waldron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waldron takes a swing at Talboteasar's ribcage but misses.
Waldron wants to clinch.
Talboteasar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Waldron throws a good cross that connects.

Waldron has managed to clinch.
Talboteasar avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron lands with a short shot to the head.
Waldron is struggling to control the position.
Talboteasar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Talboteasar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waldron in his tracks.
Talboteasar stuns Waldron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Talboteasar takes a swing at Waldron's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Waldron.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waldron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talboteasar throws a poor cross that misses

and Waldron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talboteasar.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Waldron has Talboteasar pressed against the ropes, preventing Talboteasar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talboteasar blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Waldron as Talboteasar tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Talboteasar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talboteasar trying to stall but Waldron improves his position.
Talboteasar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldron tries to land knees in the clinch but Talboteasar avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talboteasar tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Talboteasar.
Waldron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
Waldron has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldron.
Waldron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Talboteasar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talboteasar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waldron wants to stall.
Waldron misses with an elbow strike.
Talboteasar working aggressively here.
Talboteasar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Talboteasar struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldron controls his hands.
Talboteasar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waldron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talboteasar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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!
Waldron lands with a light punch inside.
Talboteasar blocks the elbow strike.
Waldron misses with a knee to the head.
Talboteasar tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Talboteasar tries to stall but Waldron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talboteasar blocks an elbow strike from Waldron.
Talboteasar avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldron.
Talboteasar blocks the elbow strike.
Talboteasar is working Waldron over against the ropes.
Talboteasar lands a knee to the body.
Talboteasar tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Talboteasar back against the ropes.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Talboteasar.
Waldron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Talboteasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Talboteasar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Talboteasar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Talboteasar lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camulius Talboteasar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Talboteasar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camulius Talboteasar!