PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Juan Fonseca (ranked 7038 p4p, 511 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 3896 p4p, 417 weight class). Ragnarsson has chosen Wardruna-Blood Eagle as his entrance music. Sigurd Ragnarsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fonseca
vs
Ragnarsson

178 cm
29
167 lbs
14 - 14 - 3

191 cm
36
182 lbs
22 - 13 - 2

World class MT
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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 14 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fonseca. Those never looked like landing.
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fonseca scores with a jab.
Fonseca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFonseca.
A head kick from Ragnarsson lands but Fonseca takes it in his stride.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Fonseca strikes.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
Fonseca fails to land with a series of punches.
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Fonseca takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Fonseca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Fonseca's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Fonseca.
Fonseca slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fonseca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ragnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonseca's head.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Fonseca wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fonseca.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ragnarsson moves forwards but Fonseca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonseca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Ragnarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Fonseca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fonseca throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fonseca's hands.
Fonseca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Fonseca.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
It looked like Fonseca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fonseca lands a body shot.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Fonseca avoids nicely.
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnarsson sizes up Fonseca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Ragnarsson with a jab.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fonseca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Fonseca moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Fonseca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fonseca slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Fonseca takes one to the chin there.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fonseca is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Fonseca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Fonseca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarsson 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.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Fonseca's legs.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonseca momentarily.
Ragnarsson lands with a right hand.
Fonseca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fonseca's shoulder, as Fonseca tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that Fonseca semi-blocks.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Fonseca moves out of range.
Ragnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
A big left from Fonseca misses.
Fonseca throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fonseca throws a right hand that misses
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonseca misses with a straight left.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Fonseca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca scores with a nice strike.
Fonseca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fonseca.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson dips to his left and cracks Fonseca with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fonseca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fonseca's hands.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fonseca connects with a nice looking jab.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fonseca needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnarsson jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Fonseca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonseca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fonseca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonseca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Fonseca avoids it easily.
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fonseca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fonseca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Fonseca shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragnarsson eats them both and turns towards Fonseca to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fonseca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fonseca throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Fonseca tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Well Ragnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.