PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Burton Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Guster
vs
Fonseca

165 cm
21
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

178 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Burton Guster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fonseca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Fonseca 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.
Guster prevents a body shot from Fonseca.
Guster lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fonseca.
Fonseca pushes Guster back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fonseca pushes Guster back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fonseca.
Fonseca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Guster's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonseca's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Fonseca.
Stalling in the clinch from Fonseca.
Guster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fonseca has him pressed against the ropes.
Guster can't find room to land a body shot as Fonseca controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Guster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fonseca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guster's elbow.
Guster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fonseca has him pressed against the ropes.
Fonseca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guster.
A left hand lands to the body for Fonseca.
Guster swings wildly with an uppercut but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fonseca.
Nice body punch from Fonseca - that landed with a thud.
Guster is trying to push Fonseca away but Fonseca has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Guster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonseca backwards.
Fonseca misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fonseca as the two fighters clinch.
Fonseca misses with a body punch.
Guster working aggressively here.
Fonseca pushes Guster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fonseca lands a right hand.
Fonseca swings wildly with an uppercut but Guster uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Fonseca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guster swings wildly with an uppercut but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guster.
Fonseca lands a nice uppercut.
Fonseca blocking some punches.
Fonseca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fonseca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guster's elbow.
A short uppercut from Fonseca.
Guster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonseca backwards.
Fonseca misses with a body punch.
Fonseca blocks an uppercut.
Fonseca blocks an uppercut.
Fonseca misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Fonseca. Beautiful body shot.

Fonseca closes the distance and clinches.
Guster working aggressively here.
Guster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guster swings wildly with an uppercut but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guster cracks Fonseca with a nice body shot.
Guster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Guster.
Fonseca lands a nice shot to the body.
Guster takes a shot to the head.
Fonseca misses with the head strike.
Juan Fonseca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guster prevents a body shot from Fonseca.
Fonseca has a couple of punches blocked by Guster.
Fonseca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fonseca lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Guster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fonseca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guster backwards.
Guster throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Guster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guster pushes Fonseca back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guster throws a head punch that misses.
Guster tries to work over Fonseca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guster prevents a body shot from Fonseca.
A short right from Fonseca on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Guster.
Guster lands a body shot.
Fonseca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guster is leaning against Fonseca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fonseca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fonseca has a couple of punches blocked by Guster.
Guster blocks a body shot from Fonseca.
Guster is trying to push Fonseca away but Fonseca has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca working aggressively here.
Guster is trying to break the clinch but Fonseca is controlling him.
Guster has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca blocking some punches.
Fonseca lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fonseca.

Guster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guster lands a nice hook to Fonseca's body. Fonseca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guster lands with a shot to the body.
Guster scores with a jab to the head.
Guster connects with a jab.
Guster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fonseca is looking to clinch but Guster is avoiding it.
Fonseca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burton Guster dominated that second 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.

Guster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guster lunges at Fonseca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fonseca's hand.
Guster lands with a shot to the body.
Guster lands with an overhand left.
Guster throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Guster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonseca.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fonseca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fonseca lands a body punch.
Guster throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca prevents Guster from breaking the clinch.
Fonseca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guster misses with the head strike.
Fonseca digs a right hand into Guster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guster's gas tank.
Fonseca swings wildly with an uppercut but Guster uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fonseca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Guster.
Fonseca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Guster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guster throws a head punch that misses.
Guster is trying to break free.
Guster has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca.
A short uppercut from Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a shoulder strike.
Fonseca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guster tries to break free but Fonseca pushes him back against the ropes.
Guster lands a right hand.
Fonseca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guster has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca scores with a hook to the body.
Fonseca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guster takes a shot to the head.
Guster misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster blocks an uppercut.
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!
Guster working aggressively here.
Guster misses with some punches.
Guster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Fonseca.
Fonseca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fonseca swings wildly with an uppercut but Guster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guster blocks a body shot from Fonseca.
Fonseca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fonseca tries to work over Guster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fonseca tries to work over Guster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guster can't find room to land a body shot as Fonseca controls the action.
Guster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fonseca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guster backwards.
Guster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fonseca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Fonseca just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guster tests Fonseca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guster throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonseca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Guster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.

Fonseca darts in and clinches Guster up against the ropes.
Fonseca is leaning against Guster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fonseca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fonseca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fonseca scores with a shot to the side of Guster's head.
Guster misses with some punches.
Fonseca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fonseca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guster backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guster scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Fonseca.
Fonseca prevents a body shot from Guster.
Fonseca lands an uppercut.
Fonseca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fonseca.
A short right from Guster.
Guster working aggressively here.
Fonseca looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Fonseca fails to land.
Guster lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Fonseca as the two fighters clinch.

Fonseca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Fonseca has Guster up against the ropes in a clinch.
Guster is trying to break the clinch but Fonseca is controlling him.
Fonseca misses with a punch to the body.
Guster throws a head punch that misses.
Fonseca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fonseca prevents a body shot from Guster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca digs a right hand underneath Guster's ribcage. Guster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guster or not.
Fonseca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fonseca.
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!
Fonseca blocks a body shot from Guster.
Fonseca tries to work over Guster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guster lands with a short shot to the head.
Fonseca gets through Guster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guster blocks an uppercut.
Fonseca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fonseca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guster.
Guster working aggressively here.
Fonseca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guster misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Fonseca dominated that fourth 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!

Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guster manages to avoid it.
Guster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonseca at a distance.
Guster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Fonseca drives through and clinches with Guster against the ropes.
Fonseca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fonseca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fonseca lands a shoulder strike.
Guster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fonseca working aggressively here.
Guster is looking to break free of the clinch but Fonseca has double underhooks.
Fonseca lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guster.
Fonseca has Guster pressed against the ropes, preventing Guster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fonseca has a couple of punches blocked by Guster.
Guster throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Guster tries a body shot but Fonseca blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guster throws a head punch that misses.
Guster working aggressively here.
Fonseca misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fonseca.
Fonseca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fonseca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusters head.
A nice left hand lands by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fonseca.
Guster tries to circle away but Fonseca has him pinned against the ropes.
Fonseca swings wildly with an uppercut but Guster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guster tries a body shot but Fonseca blocks it.
Guster has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster swings wildly with an uppercut but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton Guster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Fonseca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fonseca.
Fonseca lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca blocks a body shot from Guster.
Fonseca lands an uppercut.
Guster is looking to break free of the clinch but Fonseca has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Guster.
Fonseca misses with a body punch.
Fonseca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fonseca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusters head.
Guster blocks a body shot from Fonseca.
A short right from Fonseca on the inside.
Guster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fonseca.

Guster is rocked!
Fonseca is leaning against Guster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juan Fonseca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guster misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Fonseca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fonseca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Juan Fonseca!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Juan Fonseca!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Juan Fonseca!

Juan Fonseca wins by unanimous decision!