PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 22889 p4p, 22886 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 235 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tchusuk
vs
Bandichoo

170 cm
37
265
30 - 31 - 0

178 cm
38
240
32 - 36 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

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 30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tchusuk blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
A head kick by Tchusuk misses
and Bandichoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tchusuk under the eye.
Bandichoo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Tchusuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bandichoo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandichoo duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
Tchusuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bandichoo to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tchusuk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tchusuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandichoo scores with a leg kick.
Tchusuk misses with a shot to the body
and Bandichoo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tchusuk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tchusuk 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.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo cracks Tchusuk with an open hand slap.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bandichoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo throws a lazy body kick
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Bandichoo blocks it.
It seemed like Bandichoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scores with a hook.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandichoo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Tchusuk's shoulder, as Tchusuk tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandichoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tchusuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Bandichoo as he connects with a hook.

Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Bandichoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
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.

Bandichoo stalks Tchusuk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tchusuk's face. Tchusuk staggers backwards, shaken.
Tchusuk swings widly with a right hand
and Bandichoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tchusuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Tchusuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo blocks a head kick by Tchusuk.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tchusuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Tchusuk's knee but Tchusuk avoids it well.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandichoo connects with a single shot there.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Tchusuk's shoulder, as Tchusuk tries to avoid the shot.
Bandichoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo lunges at Tchusuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tchusuk's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws the left hand but Bandichoo avoids the punch easily.
Tchusuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
Bandichoo lands a jab to Tchusuk's midsection.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Tchusuk's knee but Tchusuk avoids it well.
Tchusuk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Tchusuk is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandichoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tchusuk backs up against the ropes.

Kenny Tchusuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tchusuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Bandichoo does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Bandichoo. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Bandichoo tenderised Tchusuk's leg. Tchusuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tchusuk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bandichoo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo cracks Tchusuk with a good jab.
Tchusuk stuns Bandichoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a two punch combination.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but Tchusuk avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
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!

Bandichoo scores with a punch to the head.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tchusuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandichoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut
letting Tchusuk counter with a right hand.
Bandichoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tchusuk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bandichoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandichoo lands with a hook. Tchusuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bandichoo lands a body shot.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandichoo! But no joy.
Tchusuk clobbers Bandichoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandichoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tchusuk's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo connects with a crisp jab.
Bandichoo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tchusuk back to the ropes. Bandichoo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a front kick that sends Tchusuk stumbling back into the ropes.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandichoo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tchusuk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bandichoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tchusuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Tchusuk blocks it.
Bandichoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Jeez, Kenny Tchusuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Bandichoo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bandichoo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchusuk misses the body punch

and Bandichoo counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Tchusuk to the mat! Bandichoo runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Tchusuk is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Tchusuk walks into a left hand.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bandichoo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo connects with a single shot there.
Tchusuk walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Bandichoo and drops face first to the floor! Tchusuk's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Tchusuk in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Taz Bandichoo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Taz Bandichoo waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.