PBP Commentary

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 has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Sin Thanarat
vs
Von Matterhorn

215 cm
33
285 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

225 cm
37
283 lbs
29 - 11 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Thanarat finds it's way through Von Matterhorn's defenses.
Thanarat lands with a nice combination. Von Matterhorn backs away looking to recover.
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn wants to clinch.
Von Matterhorn staying out of range there.
Von Matterhorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thanarat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Matterhorn catches Thanarat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 blocks a jab.
Von Matterhorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thanarat's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat throws out a leg kick but Von Matterhorn moves out of range and Thanarat only half commits.
Von Matterhorn throws a hook to the side of Thanarat's head but Thanarat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Matterhorn lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Tak Sin Thanarat has been cut.
Von Matterhorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Matterhorn lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Matterhorn misses the jab.
Von Matterhorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Matterhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thanarat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thanarat throws a leg kick that misses.
Thanarat misses with a hook.
Thanarat thumps Von Matterhorn with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat throws a push kick but Von Matterhorn slaps the foot to one side.
Thanarat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Matterhorn is out of range and Thanarat settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Von Matterhorn.
A head kick misses from Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn throws an overhand right that lands on Thanarat's shoulder, as Thanarat tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries a low kick but Thanarat avoids it.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild body kick that Thanarat sees coming a mile off.
Von Matterhorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thanarat lands with an overhand left.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thanarat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Matterhorn throws out a powerful jab.
Thanarat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thanarat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Matterhorn throws out the jab.
Thanarat checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Thanarat as he checks the leg kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Thanarat throws a hook but Von Matterhorn blocks it.
Von Matterhorn blocks the body kick.
Thanarat just misses with a punch to the body.

Thanarat clinches with his opponent.
Thanarat can't find room to land a body shot as Von Matterhorn controls the action.
Thanarat blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Thanarat gets an underhook and turns Von Matterhorn into the ropes.
Thanarat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thanarat digs a right hand underneath Von Matterhorn's ribcage. Von Matterhorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Thanarat taking a breather.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Matterhorn gets an underhook and turns Thanarat into the ropes.
Thanarat lands an uppercut.
Thanarat has a couple of punches blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn is leaning against Thanarat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Matterhorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Thanarat misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
A head punch on the inside from Thanarat fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat stalling in the clinch but Von Matterhorn improves position.
Thanarat blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Still in the clinch, Von Matterhorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanarat.
Our sources have told us that Thanarat has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thanarat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that Thanarat semi-blocks.
Von Matterhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thanarat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Von Matterhorn blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands a leg kick that knocks Thanarat off balance momentarily.
Von Matterhorn throws a low kick but Thanarat avoids it.
Von Matterhorn misses with an uppercut. Thanarat saw that one coming.
Thanarat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thanarat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thanarat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Matterhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thanarat moves out of range of the body kick.
Thanarat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thanarat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Matterhorn manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Thanarat misses.
Von Matterhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Matterhorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Thanarat tenderised Von Matterhorn's leg. Von Matterhorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Thanarat scores with a body shot.
Thanarat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Matterhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thanarat throws a body kick that misses.
Thanarat lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Matterhorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Von Matterhorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Matterhorn pushes Thanarat back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thanarat tries a body shot but Von Matterhorn blocks it.
Thanarat has Von Matterhorn pushed against the ropes.
Thanarat is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Matterhorn gets an underhook and turns Thanarat into the ropes.
Von Matterhorn lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thanarat tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Matterhorn avoids the damage to the body.
Von Matterhorn taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn slowing the pace effectively.
Thanarat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Matterhorn is defending well for now.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thanarat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Matterhorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Matterhorn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thanarat is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Matterhorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thanarat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Matterhorn 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn lands a slapping body shot.
Von Matterhorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thanarat throws out the jab.
Thanarat misses with a hook. Von Matterhorn ducked under it nicely.
Von Matterhorn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice body kick.
Von Matterhorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Matterhorn lands with a right hand.
Von Matterhorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thanarat.
A good leg kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Matterhorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thanarat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thanarat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Von Matterhorn as he connects with a hook.
Von Matterhorn lands with a cross.

Thanarat is rocked!
Thanarat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Matterhorn on the side of the head.
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 cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat'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.

A decent looking cross lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat misses with a leg kick

and Von Matterhorn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Thanarat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thanarat digs a right hand underneath Von Matterhorn's ribcage. Von Matterhorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thanarat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thanarat being controlled against the ropes.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shot to the side of Thanarat's head.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thanarat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thanarat's elbow.
Nice body punch from Von Matterhorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Von Matterhorn manages to break the clinch.
Thanarat throws the left hand but Von Matterhorn avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thanarat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Matterhorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws out a leg kick but Thanarat moves out of range and Von Matterhorn only half commits.
Von Matterhorn looks to land a body kick but Thanarat moved away.
Thanarat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Matterhorn misses with a kick to the body.

Thanarat closes the distance and pushes Von Matterhorn back into the ropes.
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 a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thanarat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thanarat tries to stall but Von Matterhorn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thanarat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Matterhorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Matterhorn misses with some punches.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thanarat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thanarat throws an elbow but it misses.
Thanarat lands a right hand.
Von Matterhorn stalling in the clinch but Thanarat improves position.
Von Matterhorn tries a body shot but Thanarat blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch.
Von Matterhorn missing with a left hand there. Thanarat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Thanarat closes the distance and clinches.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Thanarat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thanarat is stalling here.
Von Matterhorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thanarat seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thanarat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Matterhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thanarat taking a breather.
Von Matterhorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thanarat controls his hands.
Thanarat lands an elbow that stopped Von Matterhorn in his tracks for a moment.
Thanarat has a couple of punches blocked by Von Matterhorn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Thanarat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Thanarat as the two fighters clinch.
Von Matterhorn taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thanarat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thanarat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Matterhorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thanarat trying to stall but Von Matterhorn improves his position.
Thanarat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Sin Thanarat clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thanarat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Von Matterhorn misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thanarat checks a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thanarat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn tried to score with a low kick but Thanarat checks it.
A slow jab from Thanarat misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Thanarat.
Thanarat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Matterhorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Matterhorn. That did some damage!
Thanarat throws a leg kick
and Von Matterhorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses the body punch
and Thanarat counters with a nice leg kick.

Thanarat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Thanarat looking to slow down the pace here.
Thanarat cracks Von Matterhorn with a nice body shot.
Von Matterhorn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thanarat scores with a shoulder strike.
Thanarat trying to land knees to the body.
Thanarat misses with a punch to the body.
Thanarat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Matterhorn or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thanarat lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thanarat's elbow.
Von Matterhorn stalling in the clinch but Thanarat improves position.
Thanarat connects with a knee to the head.
Von Matterhorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Von Matterhorn on the inside.
Thanarat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thanarat.
Thanarat can't find room to land a body shot as Von Matterhorn controls the action.
Thanarat is trying to stall.
Von Matterhorn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thanarat lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat blocks an uppercut.
Thanarat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thanarat lands a right hand.
Thanarat blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Thanarat on the inside.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Matterhorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thanarats head.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanarat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position but instead, Thanarat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Matterhorn into the ropes.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body punch.
Thanarat blocking some punches.
Thanarat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Matterhorn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thanarat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position but instead, Thanarat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Matterhorn into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thanarat backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Sin Thanarat had his way with Lorenzo Von Matterhorn in that round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Thanarat cracks Von Matterhorn with an open hand slap.
Von Matterhorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thanarat.
Thanarat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Matterhorn. That did some damage!
Thanarat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Matterhorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Matterhorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Von Matterhorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Matterhorn lands with a right hand.
Von Matterhorn slips a straight right by Thanarat.
Von Matterhorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
Von Matterhorn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Thanarat misses.
Von Matterhorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn loads up on a big right hand but Thanarat slips the punch.
Von Matterhorn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thanarat.
Thanarat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Matterhorn under the eye.
Thanarat checks a low kick from Von Matterhorn.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Matterhorn misses with the combination.
Thanarat tries to clinch up but Von Matterhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanarat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat digs a good hook to Von Matterhorn's body.
Von Matterhorn misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn with a jab.
Thanarat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Matterhorn blocks the body kick.
Von Matterhorn motions for Thanarat to come forward. Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 checks a low kick from Thanarat.
Thanarat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Thanarat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thanarat tries to clinch up but Von Matterhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanarat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Thanarat has closed the distance and engaged Von Matterhorn in a clinch.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanarat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thanarat trying to stall but Von Matterhorn improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Matterhorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thanarat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch.
Von Matterhorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thanarat at a distance.
Thanarat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Matterhorn dips to his left and cracks Thanarat with an uppercut!
Von Matterhorn throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch but Thanarat moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Von Matterhorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thanarat doesn't seem phased though.
Von Matterhorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thanarat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Matterhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Matterhorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thanarat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thanarat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Matterhorn doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn misses with an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thanarat was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Matterhorn.
Thanarat throws an overhand right that lands on Von Matterhorn's shoulder, as Von Matterhorn tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Von Matterhorn! Lorenzo Von Matterhorn retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.