PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan IV comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Deadly Sins. Von Matterhorn has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Lorenzo Von Matterhorn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

L Sullivan IV
vs
Von Matterhorn

186 cm
27
195 lbs
14 - 1 - 1

225 cm
28
200 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Matterhorn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan IV.
Von Matterhorn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Sullivan IV throws a push kick but Von Matterhorn slaps the foot to one side.
Von Matterhorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Sullivan IV slips under a jab from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Matterhorn moves away.
Sullivan IV scores with a shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick which misses Von Matterhorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Matterhorn tries to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Sullivan IV, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Matterhorn just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch up but Sullivan IV circles away and keeps his distance.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV throws a front kick aimed at Von Matterhorn's knee but Von Matterhorn avoids it well.
Sullivan IV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Matterhorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Von Matterhorn counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV looks to land a right hand but Von Matterhorn moved out of range.
Von Matterhorn scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan IV takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that Sullivan IV semi-blocks.

It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
A good leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn looks to land a right hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV connects with a high kick.
Von Matterhorn looks to land a left hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan IV stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Matterhorn.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Von Matterhorn moved away.
Sullivan IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Von Matterhorn.
Sullivan IV showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Matterhorn.
Sullivan IV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan IV circles away.
Von Matterhorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Matterhorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV scores with a hook.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Matterhorn throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan IV's leg but Sullivan IV calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Sullivan IV lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Von Matterhorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Von Matterhorn off balance momentarily.
Sullivan IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Sullivan IV lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sullivan IV lands a jab to Von Matterhorn's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Von Matterhorn's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.
Von Matterhorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Matterhorn looks gassed!
Sullivan IV defending well as Von Matterhorn loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch but Sullivan IV is having none of it.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Von Matterhorn avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan IV with a hook.
Von Matterhorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan IV!

Von Matterhorn instigates a clinch.
Von Matterhorn is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan IV has him pressed against the cage.
Von Matterhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV prevents Von Matterhorn from breaking the clinch.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sullivan IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Matterhorn, as that shot connected.
Sullivan IV feints a jab promting Von Matterhorn to slip. Sullivan IV then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Matterhorn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sullivan IV slips a jab and a cross from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Von Matterhorn clinches with his opponent.
Von Matterhorn tries to break the clinch but Sullivan IV is controlling the position.
Sullivan IV struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Matterhorn controls his hands.
Von Matterhorn tries to circle away but Sullivan IV has him pinned against the cage.

Von Matterhorn manages to break the clinch.
Von Matterhorn staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan IV circles away.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. Von Matterhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Matterhorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Matterhorn is breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Matterhorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Von Matterhorn's leg. Von Matterhorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
Sullivan IV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Matterhorn blocks the body kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan IV 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.
Sullivan IV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Matterhorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV is looking to clinch.
Sullivan IV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John L Sullivan IV is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV thumps Von Matterhorn with a low kick.
Sullivan IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot.
Sullivan IV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sullivan IV misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan IV connects with a body shot that sends Von Matterhorn's belly button to the back.
Von Matterhorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV throws a front kick that sends Von Matterhorn stumbling back into the cage.
Sullivan IV clobbers Von Matterhorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Von Matterhorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sullivan IV can pounce on him.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Matterhorn misses with a straight left.
Von Matterhorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan IV.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan IV as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan IV throws an overhand right that lands on Von Matterhorn's shoulder, as Von Matterhorn tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan IV slips under a jab from Von Matterhorn.
Sullivan IV misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Matterhorn's calf.
Sullivan IV throws out a powerful jab.
Von Matterhorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Matterhorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses the jab.
Von Matterhorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Matterhorn slips under a jab.
Von Matterhorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan IV throws a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Sullivan IV.
Some wild striking there from Von Matterhorn.
A head kick misses from Sullivan IV.
Von Matterhorn scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV works over Von Matterhorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Von Matterhorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Von Matterhorn off balance momentarily.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan IV scoring well with a low kick there.
Sullivan IV swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sullivan IV works over Von Matterhorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick which misses Von Matterhorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Matterhorn tries to avoid it.
Sullivan IV connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch but Sullivan IV is having none of it.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice body kick.
Von Matterhorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Sullivan IV there.

Von Matterhorn is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan IV.
Von Matterhorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan IV finish him?
Von Matterhorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sullivan IV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan IV tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV slips a straight right by Von Matterhorn.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a one two combo.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Matterhorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Von Matterhorn avoids the punch easily.
Von Matterhorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Matterhorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Matterhorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Sullivan IV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan IV punishes Von Matterhorn's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan IV.
Von Matterhorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan IV, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John L Sullivan IV!