PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lorenzo Von Matterhorn enters the cage!

Cox
vs
Von Matterhorn

160 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Matterhorn walks into a jab.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cox avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn slips a jab and a cross from Cox.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Matterhorn - that will leave a mark!
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Von Matterhorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
Cox dives in and grabs Von Matterhorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Matterhorn pushes down on Cox's head and hops out.
Cox scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Matterhorn should have avoided that one.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Cox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Matterhorn at a distance.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cox is out of range.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cox counters with a three punch combo that has Von Matterhorn backing up. Von Matterhorn nods at Cox to acknowledge the strikes.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a combination
and Von Matterhorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cox's head.
Von Matterhorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cox.
Von Matterhorn throws a combination that misses
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Von Matterhorn throws a body kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cox counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cox thuds his right hand into Von Matterhorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Cox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Matterhorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cox will feel that in the morning.
Cox avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
A punch combination from Cox misses.
Von Matterhorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cox will feel that in the morning.
Von Matterhorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cox counters with a left to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Von Matterhorn looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Von Matterhorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Von Matterhorn throws a nice looking combination but Cox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cox sizes up Von Matterhorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild body kick that Cox sees coming a mile off.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn misses with a double jab
and Cox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Matterhorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Matterhorn thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a nice head kick!
Cox avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a front kick but Cox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Matterhorn misses with a kick to the body.
Cox misses with a few strikes there.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Matterhorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Matterhorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a combination
and Cox counters with a series of strikes. Von Matterhorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Matterhorn lands with a kick to the temple. Cox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Von Matterhorn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
A head kick misses from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cox avoids a kick to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cox's head.
Cox avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cox lands with a hook. Von Matterhorn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn looks for the body kick but Cox saw that one coming.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cox counters with a one-two to the body.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Cox avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a combination
and Cox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Matterhorn lands with a slapping head kick.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn connects with a leg kick. Cox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Von Matterhorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cox counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Matterhorn misses with a kick to the body.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Matterhorn feints and then cracks Cox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cox down.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cox if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Matterhorn throws a front kick that sends Cox stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Von Matterhorn misses
and Cox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Matterhorn lands a head kick. Cox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox lands a two punch combo.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that Cox semi-blocks.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses.
Cox blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Matterhorn.
A head kick misses from Von Matterhorn.
Cox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Matterhorn lands a head kick. Cox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
Some wild striking there from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cox misses with a wild combination.
Cox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Matterhorn. Von Matterhorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Matterhorn connects with a high kick.
Cox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Matterhorn lands a head kick!
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Matterhorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a head kick. Cox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Matterhorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Matterhorn walks into a straight right hand from Cox.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
Von Matterhorn works over Cox's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Matterhorn. Cox shrugs it off though.
Paul Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Matterhorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cox's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Matterhorn 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!