PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ronnie Dale Boudreaux (ranked 21701 p4p, 5219 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 708 p4p, 580 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Uncle Tom's Cabin. Yalixqua has chosen Stop This Flame as his entrance music. Iaspero Yalixqua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boudreaux
vs
Yalixqua

183 cm
28
176
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
180
7 - 4 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Boudreaux moved out of range.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Boudreaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Boudreaux as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Boudreaux lands a right hand.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Boudreaux misses with a body punch.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudreaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yalixquas head.
Boudreaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua.
Boudreaux lands an uppercut.
Boudreaux presses Yalixqua against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux - that landed with a thud.

Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boudreaux .
A head kick from Boudreaux lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride.
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!
Boudreaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boudreaux sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boudreaux with a hook.
Boudreaux throws a nice head kick!
Yalixqua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boudreaux .

Yalixqua rushes Boudreaux and presses him up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Boudreaux .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua.
A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Boudreaux working aggressively here.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux connects with a high kick.
Boudreaux misses with the combination.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it.
Yalixqua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Boudreaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yalixqua.
Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
Yalixqua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boudreaux blocks it well.
Boudreaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Boudreaux has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudreaux lands a right hand.
Boudreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua.
Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudreaux lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Boudreaux .
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a left hand.
Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudreaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Yalixqua lands a right hand.
Yalixqua cracks Boudreaux with a nice body shot.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux works on Yalixqua's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boudreaux clinches up against the ropes.
Boudreaux tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Boudreaux back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yalixqua or not.
Boudreaux lands with a light punch inside.
Yalixqua wants to stall.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
Boudreaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boudreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux lands a right hand.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux lands a shot to the body.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Boudreaux blocks a body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boudreaux digs a right hand underneath Yalixqua's ribcage. Yalixqua let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux misses with the head strike.
Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yalixqua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreaux has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good shot there by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Boudreaux has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
A short right from Boudreaux .

It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Boudreaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudreaux prevents a body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux digs a right hand into Yalixqua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yalixqua's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the head.
Boudreaux is working Yalixqua over against the ropes.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua.
Boudreaux blocks a body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux .

Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Boudreaux clinches up against the ropes.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Boudreaux is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boudreaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Boudreaux lands a left hand.

Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Boudreaux 's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux scores with a nice head shot.
Boudreaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux looks to land a combination but Yalixqua avoids it well.
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Boudreaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boudreaux lands with a nice body kick.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook.
Boudreaux dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut!
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Boudreaux lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boudreaux throws a body kick that misses.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Boudreaux .
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a jab to the body
and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Boudreaux catches Yalixqua right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Boudreaux finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
Boudreaux throws a shot to the body.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boudreaux connects with a jab.
Boudreaux connects with a high kick.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Boudreaux forces Yalixqua back against the ropes and clinches.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boudreaux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux wins by unanimous decision!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is the new welterweight champion!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.