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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn comes into the arena with Sharp Dressed Man blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen Avicii - Wake Me Up ft Aloe Blacc as his entrance music. Lorenzo Von Matterhorn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Kersikov's chin.
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290 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
44 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Von Matterhorn thinks about countering with a 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.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Von Matterhorn avoids the punch easily.
Von Matterhorn fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Von Matterhorn moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Von Matterhorn avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn thuds his shin into the meat of Kersikov's side.
Von Matterhorn staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Matterhorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Von Matterhorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov looking to throw knees to the head but Von Matterhorn is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Von Matterhorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
A short right from Von Matterhorn on the inside.
Von Matterhorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Von Matterhorn stalling against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Matterhorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov pushes Von Matterhorn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Matterhorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Von Matterhorn motions for Kersikov to come forward. Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
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 scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Matterhorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Matterhorn dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov clobbers Von Matterhorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Von Matterhorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a fast counter high kick but Von Matterhorn manages to duck under it in time.
Von Matterhorn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Von Matterhorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Matterhorn lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Matterhorn.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Matterhorn throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Von Matterhorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Von Matterhorn blocks the body kick.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Von Matterhorn moved out of range.
A big left from Von Matterhorn misses.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Matterhorn counters with a head kick.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Von Matterhorn.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Von Matterhorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Von Matterhorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Matterhorn misses with a straight left.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Von Matterhorn blocks it well.
Von Matterhorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Matterhorn on the side of the head.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Matterhorn slips a straight right by Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lorenzo Von Matterhorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
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.
Von Matterhorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Matterhorn will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Matterhorn rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov rushes Von Matterhorn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Matterhorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but Von Matterhorn blocks with his arms.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Von Matterhorn throws knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Von Matterhorn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov landing knees to the body.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Von Matterhorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Matterhorn manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Von Matterhorn throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Matterhorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Von Matterhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Von Matterhorn with a series of wild strikes but Von Matterhorn 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!
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Matterhorn throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Matterhorn backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Matterhorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov is looking to slow Von Matterhorn down with leg kicks.
Von Matterhorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Matterhorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kersikov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Matterhorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Matterhorn avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Matterhorn misses its target.
Von Matterhorn slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Matterhorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Von Matterhorn's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot.
Von Matterhorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Von Matterhorn with an open hand slap.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Von Matterhorn's front leg.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Von Matterhorn backing up. Von Matterhorn nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Matterhorn moves away.
Von Matterhorn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Von Matterhorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Matterhorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Matterhorn. Kersikov shrugs it off though.
Von Matterhorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Matterhorn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Von Matterhorn was not able to check.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Matterhorn avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Von Matterhorn lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Von Matterhorn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Von Matterhorn thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Matterhorn's sensitive parts.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Von Matterhorn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Matterhorn swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Von Matterhorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Matterhorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Matterhorn looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Von Matterhorn misses.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Von Matterhorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Von Matterhorn slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Von Matterhorn.
Kersikov darts in and clinches Von Matterhorn up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Von Matterhorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Matterhorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Matterhorn stalling.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Matterhorn misses with the head strike.
Von Matterhorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Von Matterhorn tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Von Matterhorn back against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Matterhorn lands with a right to the head.
Von Matterhorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is leaning against Von Matterhorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Matterhorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Matterhorn landing knees to the body.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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