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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sharp Dressed Man. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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283 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn slips under a jab.
Von Matterhorn clinches up with Thanarat and pushes him back against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thanarat is keeping busy.
Thanarat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thanarat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Matterhorns head.
Von Matterhorn being controlled against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn can't find room to land a body shot as Thanarat controls the action.
Von Matterhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn lands a right hand.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the side of Von Matterhorn's head.
Von Matterhorn lands with a light punch inside.
Thanarat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thanarat.
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!
Von Matterhorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thanarat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanarat swings for the body but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thanarat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Matterhorn checks it well.
Thanarat is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Matterhorn lands with a right hand.
Thanarat misses with an uppercut. Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Von Matterhorn misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thanarat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Matterhorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thanarat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Von Matterhorn wants to slow Thanarat down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thanarat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Matterhorn lands a nice shot that snaps Thanarat's head back.
Thanarat tries to land a leg kick but Von Matterhorn saw it coming and moves away.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thanarat duly obliges.
Von Matterhorn 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.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Von Matterhorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that Thanarat semi-blocks.
It looks like Tak Sin Thanarat has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thanarat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Von Matterhorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Von Matterhorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Matterhorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Matterhorn throws out a leg kick but Thanarat moves out of range and Von Matterhorn only half commits.
Von Matterhorn throws a front kick that sends Thanarat stumbling back into the ropes.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn clinches up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Matterhorn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thanarat lands a shoulder strike.
Von Matterhorn throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thanarat misses with an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Matterhorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn looks for the body kick but Thanarat saw that one coming.
Thanarat scores with a hook.
Thanarat walks into a straight right hand from Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Matterhorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thanarat can pounce on him.
Thanarat lands a front kick to the face, that drops Von Matterhorn to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
It looks like Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn avoids the head kick by Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat throws a big shot that misses.
Von Matterhorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Thanarat throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thanarat scores with a nice head shot.
Thanarat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Matterhorn is able to avoid easily.
Thanarat throws an off balance right hand
letting Von Matterhorn counter with a right hand.
Thanarat throws a sloppy head kick and Von Matterhorn moves out of range easily.
Thanarat misses with an uppercut.
Thanarat throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Matterhorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thanarat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thanarat will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thanarat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Matterhorn connects with a right hand. Thanarat shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
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 head kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Matterhorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Matterhorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thanarat looks to land a left hand but Von Matterhorn moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thanarat just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Thanarat does it's job there.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thanarat catches Von Matterhorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Matterhorn throws a nice looking combination but Thanarat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Matterhorn slips a jab from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a jab to the head.
Von Matterhorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thanarat throws a body kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn lands with a cross.
Von Matterhorn misses the shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thanarat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanarat connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Matterhorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thanarat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn scores with a jab. Thanarat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thanarat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Matterhorn under the eye.
Von Matterhorn moves into the clinch.
Von Matterhorn is trying to force a seperation but Thanarat has the dominant position.
Thanarat tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thanarat's elbow.
Von Matterhorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thanarat blocking some punches.
Von Matterhorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tak Sin Thanarat did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thanarat connects with a body shot.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thanarat manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn lands with a hook. Thanarat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Thanarat moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Matterhorn slips under a jab from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Thanarat blocks the leg kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thanarat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thanarat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thanarat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Thanarat finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Matterhorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thanarat connects with a solid leg kick.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat throws a series of punches but Von Matterhorn avoids them all with ease.
Von Matterhorn wants to clinch.
Thanarat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Matterhorn manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Matterhorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thanarat.
Thanarat 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.
Thanarat missing with a left hand there. Von Matterhorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Thanarat.
Thanarat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Matterhorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Matterhorn lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat looks for the body kick but Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Von Matterhorn throws a combination. Thanarat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thanarat moves away.
Thanarat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tak Sin Thanarat will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thanarat misses with a straight left.
Thanarat thows a body shot but no joy.
Thanarat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Matterhorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thanarat avoids the body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands with a slapping head kick.
Von Matterhorn connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanarat takes one on the button.
Von Matterhorn scores with a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thanarat throws a hook but Von Matterhorn avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat throws a sloppy head kick and Von Matterhorn moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Von Matterhorn.
A jab from Von Matterhorn does it's job there.
Von Matterhorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat looks for the body kick but Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Von Matterhorn thuds his shin into the meat of Thanarat's side.
Von Matterhorn lands with a nice body kick.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Matterhorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn lands a jab to Thanarat's midsection.
Von Matterhorn lands a front kick.
Von Matterhorn feints a jab promting Thanarat to slip. Von Matterhorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thanarat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn takes a swing at Thanarat's ribcage but misses.
Thanarat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Thanarat.
Thanarat moves forwards but Von Matterhorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thanarat 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 Von Matterhorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Matterhorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thanarat with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat misses with a head kick.
Thanarat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Von Matterhorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that Thanarat semi-blocks.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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