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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 Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Matterhorn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sharp Dressed Man. Marciano has chosen DEAD MAN'S GUN as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
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257 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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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
43 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Marciano misses with a double jab
and Von Matterhorn counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Matterhorn counters quickly with a head kick that drops Marciano to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Marciano be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Matterhorn is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Von Matterhorn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marciano avoids it.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Von Matterhorn moved away.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
Von Matterhorn connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Matterhorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that Marciano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Von Matterhorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Matterhorn lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Don Marciano has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Von Matterhorn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Matterhorn.
Marciano is rocked!
Von Matterhorn working aggressively here.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn is looking to control Marciano's arms but Marciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Matterhorn has his back to the ropes.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Matterhorn controls his hands.
Von Matterhorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Marciano gets an underhook and turns Von Matterhorn into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Matterhorn obliges.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Von Matterhorn lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Matterhorn.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands with a left to the head.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano pushes Von Matterhorn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano managing to block the knees to the body from Von Matterhorn.
Marciano misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Matterhorn's elbow.
Von Matterhorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Matterhorn tries to circle away but Marciano has him pinned against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Von Matterhorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marciano.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Matterhorn avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn lands an uppercut.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Von Matterhorn controls the action.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Matterhorn pushes Marciano back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marciano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Matterhorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Von Matterhorn stalling against the ropes.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Von Matterhorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has been cut.
Von Matterhorn stalling against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Marciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marciano missing with knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Marciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Matterhorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Matterhorn blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano misses with an elbow over the top.
Marciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Von Matterhorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marciano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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!
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Matterhorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Matterhorn clinches.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Marciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Matterhorn controls his hands.
Von Matterhorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
Marciano managing to block the knees to the body from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn trying to stall but Marciano improves his position.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Matterhorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position but instead, Marciano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Matterhorn into the ropes.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with some punches.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Don Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Matterhorn. Von Matterhorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Matterhorn misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano closes the distance but Von Matterhorn moves to the side
and Von Matterhorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano misses with the body kick
and Von Matterhorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marciano throws a push kick but Von Matterhorn slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
That kick from Von Matterhorn tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Von Matterhorn throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Marciano to the mat! Marciano looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Von Matterhorn is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Von Matterhorn jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn retains his super heavyweight title!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Don Marciano was interviewed post fight and said 'Broken old man syndrome.'.
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energy
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hype
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