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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire. A fine choice. Von Matterhorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Barney Stinson is Awesome kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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266 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Von Matterhorn.
Williams blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams prevents a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has Von Matterhorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Matterhorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Matterhorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Matterhorn lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Matterhorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Matterhorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Matterhorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Matterhorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Von Matterhorn stacks Williams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Von Matterhorn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Von Matterhorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Matterhorn moves into full mount!
Von Matterhorn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Von Matterhorn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Von Matterhorn!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Von Matterhorn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Von Matterhorn landing punches.
Von Matterhorn prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Matterhorn blocks Williams's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Von Matterhorn with that takedown attempt.
Von Matterhorn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams throws a series of punches but Von Matterhorn avoids them all with ease.
Von Matterhorn throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Von Matterhorn only half commits.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Matterhorn.
A good leg kick by Von Matterhorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch up.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Matterhorn.
Jonathan Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Williams avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Williams gets a clinch.
Von Matterhorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams wants a takedown.
Von Matterhorn lands a body shot.
Von Matterhorn manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Matterhorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Matterhorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams working for a triangle but Von Matterhorn defends it easily.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Von Matterhorn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Matterhorn distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams working for a triangle but Von Matterhorn defends it easily.
Williams has an active guard here but Von Matterhorn has managed to pass into half guard.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams throws a strike from the bottom but Von Matterhorn passes into side control!
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.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Von Matterhorn
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Matterhorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Von Matterhorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams checks a low kick from Von Matterhorn.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Matterhorn lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Jonathan Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Matterhorn misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonathan Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a straight left.
Von Matterhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn wants to clinch.
Von Matterhorn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Matterhorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams misses with a double jab
letting Von Matterhorn counter with a right hand.
Jonathan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Von Matterhorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Matterhorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Matterhorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Von Matterhorn settles back down.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Matterhorn throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Von Matterhorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Von Matterhorn.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Matterhorn misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan Williams.
I think Von Matterhorn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
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hype
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pop
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