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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelhard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Matoshin has chosen Mortal Kombat theme as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
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180 cm
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158 lbs
43 - 24 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
33 - 17 - 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
43 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelhard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Adelhard throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Adelhard throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Adelhard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matoshin is able to avoid easily.
Adelhard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adelhard - that will leave a mark!
Adelhard works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Adelhard is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adelhard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. Adelhard shakes it off.
Adelhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin jabs at Adelhard's body.
Adelhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matoshin tries to roll over but Adelhard keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Adelhard is thwarting Matoshin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin controlling the position for now.
Adelhard wants to control but Matoshin is keeping him busy.
Matoshin wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working.
Matoshin is trying to maintain the position but Adelhard is very close to passing his half guard.
Matoshin is controlling Adelhard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matoshin wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Matoshin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adelhard controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matoshin swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range.
It looked like Adelhard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adelhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Adelhard avoids it.
Jab by Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard fails to land the takedown.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Adelhard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adelhard scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Adelhard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Adelhard's knee but Adelhard avoids it well.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Adelhard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adelhard defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
Adelhard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adelhard.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adelhard's elbow.
Adelhard tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Adelhard back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Adelhard has closed the distance and engaged Matoshin in a clinch.
Adelhard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adelhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Adelhard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head.
Adelhard tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Adelhard controls the action.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Adelhard presses Matoshin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adelhard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adelhard's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Adelhard trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matoshin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Matoshin there.
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Adelhard on that attempt.
Adelhard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adelhard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matoshin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adelhard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Adelhard misses with a wild body shot.
Adelhard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matoshin.
Adelhard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
Adelhard shoots in looking for a takedown but Matoshin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adelhard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matoshin on the side of the head.
Matoshin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adelhard. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matoshin.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Adelhard moved out of range nicely.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Adelhard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Adelhard down.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Adelhard blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Adelhard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matoshin throws a nice looking combination but Adelhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adelhard scores with a hook to the body. Matoshin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelhard moves away.
Adelhard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matoshin sprawls and moves away.
Adelhard slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Adelhard tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adelhard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matoshin is trying to keep Adelhard in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Adelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matoshin has control of Adelhard's left arm, preventing Adelhard from doing any damage.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adelhard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matoshin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Adelhard misses its target.
Adelhard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Adelhard works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Adelhard.
Adelhard checks the leg kick.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard moves into the clinch.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Adelhard misses with some punches.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adelhard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard wins by unanimous decision!
Bernhard Adelhard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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