PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adelhard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godsmack - I Stand Alone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Ahwei's choice of entrance music: Whirling Madness. 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.

Adelhard
vs
Al Ahwei

178 cm
32
150 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Voodoo Nutrition

Aspire Clothing
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farouk Al Ahwei!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Adelhard. Beautiful body shot.
Adelhard looks to land a body kick but Al Ahwei moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Adelhard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Ahwei tries to land a front kick but Adelhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Ahwei. That snapped Adelhard's head back.

It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Al Ahwei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Adelhard thows a body kick. Al Ahwei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adelhard is looking to slow Al Ahwei down with leg kicks.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adelhard.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
Al Ahwei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adelhard scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei takes a swing at Adelhard's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei moves forwards but Adelhard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adelhard throws a low kick, looking for Al Ahwei's leg but Al Ahwei calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adelhard checks a leg kick.
Adelhard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Ahwei doesn't seem bothered though.
Adelhard throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adelhard.

Adelhard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Ahwei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Adelhard trying to control the pace.
Al Ahwei trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Adelhard landing strikes from the mount and Al Ahwei is in trouble!
Al Ahwei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adelhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Ahwei's head.

Adelhard seems to be working for a kimura but Al Ahwei defends the submission attempt.

Adelhard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Ahwei wants to control but Adelhard passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adelhard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Ahwei is trying to maintain the position but Adelhard is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Adelhard seems content to control.
Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Al Ahwei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adelhard is looking to pass into half guard but Al Ahwei pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Al Ahwei is in guard.

Adelhard pulls Al Ahwei in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Adelhard keeping full guard, as Al Ahwei tries to pass.
Adelhard controls Al Ahwei momentarily but Al Ahwei frees himself.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.

Al Ahwei drops back looking for a leg! Adelhard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adelhard manages to kick Al Ahwei off! Al Ahwei jumps back into Adelhard's guard.
Adelhard trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Al Ahwei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adelhard trying to control here.
Al Ahwei wants to advance to full mount but Adelhard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Al Ahwei trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adelhard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Ahwei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adelhard.
Al Ahwei tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei working away.
Adelhard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Ahwei's best efforts.
Adelhard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Ahwei is working away from the top position though.

Al Ahwei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adelhard is just riding it out for now. Al Ahwei eventually gives up the hold.
Adelhard gets full guard.
Adelhard trying to control the position.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adelhard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bernhard Adelhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adelhard is trying to control. Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adelhard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Ahwei is looking to get to half guard.

Adelhard looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Ahwei defends it well.
Adelhard controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei is squirming around, avoiding Adelhard's attempts to control the action.
Adelhard avoids the attempt from Al Ahwei to control.
Al Ahwei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Ahwei wants to control but Adelhard is having none of it.

Al Ahwei tries to improve his position but Adelhard has taken his back! Adelhard has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Al Ahwei tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Adelhard pushes Al Ahwei away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
Farouk Al Ahwei spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to my sensei Bwang Jong Sr. I've gotten to be under threat from the sack after these recent results. I will return to the desert immediately to try and uncover my future path.'.