Unfortunately, the right hook is telegraphed enough so that Steven can block it by grabbing his wrist, keeping said right hook from meeting his actual face.

"Sorry kiddo," he says, the over-the-top accent he uses on Rocket business making the word sound like keeddo. "I've got a hot date after this. Can't have you damaging the kisser."

Which is the point when he starts bending that wrist he just grabbed backwards.

Meanwhile, the Xatu has managed to keep a clear enough head this turn to Psycho Shift his confusion onto the Noibat.