PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 23381 p4p, 6420 weight class) and Irish Power (ranked 619 p4p, 580 weight class). Ragnarsson comes into the arena with Wardruna-Blood Eagle blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ragnarsson
vs
Power

191 cm
40
181
26 - 19 - 2

172 cm
31
154
11 - 8 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good kicks
Heavy handed

Altitude Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irish Power!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Power misses.
Power tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Power 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
A low kick from Ragnarsson misses

and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.

Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Power.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
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!
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Power.
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsson steps away.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Power throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ragnarsson defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Power misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Power.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Ragnarsson cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
A big left from Power misses.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power throws a leg kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Power slips under a jab.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power works the jab nicely.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson clearly takes 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.

Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A low kick from Power misses
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Power looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Power down.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson 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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson had his way with Irish Power in 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. This is the final round!

Power misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Power is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ragnarsson with a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Irish Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a straight right.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Ragnarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
An inside leg kick from Power misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Power misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
Ragnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45

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!!!'.