PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Barry Bushwacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yi xi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yi xi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bushwacker
vs
xi

185 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Bushwacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, yi xi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
xi misses the jab.
xi misses with the combination.
Bushwacker throws the left hand but xi avoids the punch easily.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on xi's shoulder, as xi tries to avoid the shot.
Bushwacker jabs xi right on the nose. xi blinks but takes it well.
Bushwacker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
xi swings for the body but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bushwacker moves away from the strike by xi.
Bushwacker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xi connects with a jab.
Bushwacker throws a lazy head kick
and xi counters with a nice uppercut.
xi missing with a left hand there. Bushwacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushwacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from xi.
Bushwacker throws a jab when xi was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushwacker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bushwacker sizes up xi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
xi throws a leg kick but Bushwacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Bushwacker does no damage.
Bushwacker throws a lazy right hand but xi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
xi throws a series of punches but Bushwacker avoids them all with ease.
Bushwacker takes a swing at xi's ribcage but misses.
Bushwacker misses with a double jab.
xi's coach down at *Shrug* was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on xi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bushwacker's corner calls for a 1-2. Bushwacker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bushwacker lands a head kick. xi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
xi takes a swing at Bushwacker's ribcage but misses.
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!
xi blocks a head kick by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
xi throws a jab when Bushwacker was well out of range.
Bushwacker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker connects with a high kick.
xi misses with a straight left.
Bushwacker throws a quick counter head kick but xi was just out of range.
xi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
xi moves away from the strike by Bushwacker.
xi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bushwacker connects with a solid leg kick.
xi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
xi connects with a body shot that sends Bushwacker's belly button to the back.

xi moves into the clinch.
xi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushwacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushwacker swings wildly with an uppercut but xi uses good head movement to avoid it.
xi lands a knee to the body.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from xi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
xi presses Bushwacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bushwacker lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker.
A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land.
Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushwacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
xi misses with some punches.
xi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from xi.
Bushwacker blocking some punches.
Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
xi has a couple of punches blocked by Bushwacker.
Still in the clinch, xi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bushwacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of xi backwards.
Bushwacker is trying to break the clinch but xi has him pressed against the cage.
Bushwacker tries to throw a body punch but xi avoids it by throwing Bushwacker back against the cage.
xi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushwacker is defending well for now.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
xi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushwacker.
xi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushwacker scores with a shot to the side of xi's head.
xi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Bushwacker working hard to break the clinch.
Bushwacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
xi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
xi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from xi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bushwacker on the inside.
xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for xi.
xi looks winded!
Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by xi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by xi.
Bushwacker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bushwacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
xi gets through Bushwacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barry Bushwacker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bushwacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from xi.
xi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushwacker is just out of range.
Barry Bushwacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushwacker misses with a wild combination.
Bushwacker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bushwacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bushwacker throws a good cross that connects.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from xi.
Bushwacker throws a counter high kick but xi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bushwacker misses with a leg kick
and xi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
xi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushwacker.
xi misses with a wild body shot.
Bushwacker checks a leg kick.

xi rushes Bushwacker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker stalling in the clinch but xi improves position.
xi misses with a punch on the inside.
xi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
xi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
xi lands a shoulder strike.
xi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
xi has a couple of punches blocked by Bushwacker.
Still in the clinch, xi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from xi.
xi working aggressively here.
Bushwacker lands a hook that snaps the head of xi backwards.
xi tries to land a knee to the head but Bushwacker blocks with his arms.
Bushwacker tries a body shot but xi blocks it.
xi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of xi backwards.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
xi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
xi is breathing heavily.
xi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushwacker is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
xi tries to land a knee to the head but Bushwacker blocks with his arms.
xi scores with a hook to the body.
xi gets through Bushwacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker is trying to break free.
xi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushwacker is defending well for now.
xi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushwacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushwacker misses with a punch on the inside.
xi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushwackers head.
xi working aggressively here.
xi blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi.
Bushwacker can't break the clinch.
Bushwacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
xi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushwacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for xi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Bushwacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker digs a right hand underneath xi's ribcage. xi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushwacker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker lands a right hand.
xi blocking some punches.
Bushwacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker misses with a body punch.
xi lands a good knee to the midsection. Bushwacker won't want to take too many of those.
yi xi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bushwacker tries to circle away but xi has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushwacker.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
xi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker.
xi digs a right hand underneath Bushwacker's ribcage. Bushwacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bushwacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bushwacker misses with a punch on the inside.
xi throws a head punch that misses.
Bushwacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushwacker.
xi blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Bushwacker.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker digs a right hand into xi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on xi's gas tank.
Bushwacker trying to control the position but instead, xi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bushwacker into the cage.
Bushwacker lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Bushwacker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bushwacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

xi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushwacker scores with a head kick.
xi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a two punch combo.
xi connects with a looping right hand.

xi closes the distance and pushes Bushwacker back into the cage.
Bushwacker is trying to force a seperation but xi has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, xi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
xi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushwacker avoids it.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
xi lands a body shot.
xi blocks the elbow strike.
Bushwacker managing to block the knees to the body from xi.
Bushwacker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bushwacker is working xi over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
xi trying to land knees to the body.
xi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushwacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushwacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of xi backwards.
Bushwacker blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xi misses with the head strike.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
Bushwacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi.
Bushwacker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
xi lands a hook to the side of the head.
xi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land.
Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushwacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushwacker blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
xi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bushwacker backwards.
Bushwacker pushes xi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker takes a shot to the head.
xi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker stalling in the clinch but xi improves position.
Bushwacker lands a hook that snaps the head of xi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
xi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
Bushwacker blocking some punches.
xi blocks a body shot from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker lands a body punch.
Bushwacker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bushwacker on the inside.
xi prevents a body shot from Bushwacker.
A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi.
Bushwacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushwacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bushwacker.
xi misses with some punches.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi.
Bushwacker gets through xi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of xi backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker has had enough of the clinch but xi keeps him there for the moment.
Bushwacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
xi tries to throw a body punch but Bushwacker avoids it by throwing xi back against the cage.
Bushwacker working hard to break the clinch.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
xi lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
xi lands a shoulder strike.
yi xi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bushwacker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bushwacker blocks an uppercut.
xi blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker lands a shot to the body.
xi gets through Bushwacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
xi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushwacker working aggressively here.
xi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of xi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by xi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bushwacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bushwacker stalling in the clinch but xi improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

xi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Bushwacker as the two fighters clinch.
xi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushwacker finish him?
Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
xi blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker has a couple of punches blocked by xi.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi.
A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land.
Bushwacker misses with some punches.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
xi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
xi takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
xi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker misses with some punches.
Bushwacker swings wildly with an uppercut but xi uses good head movement to avoid it.
xi takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushwacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushwacker swings wildly with an uppercut but xi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushwacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
xi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barry Bushwacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker working aggressively here.
Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bushwacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushwacker 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bushwacker!