PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ronnie Dale Boudreaux (ranked 21771 p4p, 7232 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 708 p4p, 698 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Uncle Tom's Cabin. Yalixqua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stop This Flame. Iaspero Yalixqua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronnie Dale Boudreaux 's chin.

Boudreaux
vs
Yalixqua

183 cm
29
176
12 - 6 - 0

183 cm
24
180
11 - 6 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Boudreaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Yalixqua.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range.
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy body shot
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Boudreaux misses its target.
Boudreaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Yalixqua 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.
Yalixqua cracks Boudreaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
Boudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boudreaux tries a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boudreaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Boudreaux avoids it.
Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boudreaux . Boudreaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Boudreaux .

Yalixqua throws out a head kick that Boudreaux doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Boudreaux crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Boudreaux 's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

Boudreaux is rocked!
Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Boudreaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudreaux lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boudreaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Boudreaux checks a low kick from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.

Boudreaux rushes Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
Boudreaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yalixqua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boudreaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab.
Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick.
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Boudreaux finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boudreaux s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Boudreaux slips the punch.
Boudreaux is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boudreaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua clobbers Boudreaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boudreaux avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Yalixqua is having none of it.
Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux is looking to score with low kicks.
Boudreaux scores with a one two! Yalixqua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boudreaux tries to clinch
and Yalixqua counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Boudreaux there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a quick counter head kick but Yalixqua was just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance.
Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Yalixqua.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.

Boudreaux clinches.
Boudreaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boudreaux lands a shot to the body.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.

Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Boudreaux avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Boudreaux misses its target.
Boudreaux lands the left hand.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boudreaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Boudreaux is looking to clinch.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Yalixqua responds with a good body kick, but Boudreaux manages to step out the way in time.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Yalixqua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boudreaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux throws a nice looking combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Yalixqua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Boudreaux coming out on top.
Boudreaux misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Boudreaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux walks into a straight right hand from Yalixqua.
Some bone on bone action there as Boudreaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
Boudreaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that Boudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudreaux also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie Dale Boudreaux .
I think Yalixqua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!