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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiang Pao comes into the arena with Enter The Palm blaring out of the sound system. Adelhard has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bernhard Adelhard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 cm
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148 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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178 cm
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150 lbs
36 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adelhard cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard checks a leg kick. Adelhard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Xiang Pao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target. A jab lands there for Adelhard. Xiang Pao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adelhard. A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Adelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Adelhard. Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot. Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adelhard to score with a decent uppercut. We've been informed that Adelhard 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. Adelhard looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming. Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Adelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Adelhard knows he should have avoided that one. Xiang Pao staying out of range there. Adelhard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Adelhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Adelhard slams his shin into Xiang Pao's torso. Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Adelhard looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming. Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adelhard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xiang Pao paws at him with a jab and circles away. Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Adelhard slips under a jab. Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao. Adelhard with a body punch. A glancing blow. Adelhard connects with a solid leg kick. Adelhard tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way. Adelhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Adelhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adelhard. That did some damage! Adelhard looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range. Adelhard throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. Adelhard works the jab nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Adelhard off balance momentarily. Nice defenses there by Adelhard. Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Adelhard moves out of range of the strikes. Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adelhard checks it well. Adelhard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Adelhard misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiang Pao.
Adelhard blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adelhard breaks from the clinch.
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Xiang Pao rushes Adelhard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Adelhard is leaning against Xiang Pao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away. Adelhard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A good leg kick by Adelhard. Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Adelhard saw it coming and moves away.
Adelhard fails in his attempt to clinch. Adelhard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adelhard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Adelhard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao pushes Adelhard up against the cage in a clinch. Adelhard taking a breather. Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiang Pao lands a hook to the side of the head. Adelhard misses with a short punch on the inside. Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard. Adelhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adelhard misses with a low kick. Xiang Pao tried to counter with a leg kick but Adelhard avoided it. Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick. Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Adelhard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Xiang Pao lands the left hand. Adelhard staying out of range there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick. Adelhard tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Adelhard misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back. Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao jabs at Adelhard's body. Nice sprawl there from Xiang Pao as Adelhard shoots in. Adelhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Adelhard checks the leg kick. Adelhard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Adelhard blocks a jab. Adelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adelhard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Adelhard shoots in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adelhard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bo Xiang Pao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernhard Adelhard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Adelhard. Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Adelhard's front leg. Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Adelhard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adelhard blocks a low kick nicely. Adelhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A leg kick checked by Adelhard. Adelhard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Adelhard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adelhard checks the leg kick. Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! Adelhard throws a shot to the body.
Adelhard misses with a double jab.
Adelhard missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adelhard lands a slapping body shot.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body. Adelhard closes the distance and clinches. Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao tries to clinch up. Xiang Pao walks into a straight right hand from Adelhard. Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Adelhard avoids it. Nice jab there from Adelhard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Adelhard jabs at Xiang Pao's body. Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick and Adelhard counters with a takedown into side control. Xiang Pao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adelhard. Adelhard obviously looking to wear him down.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely. Adelhard misses with a body kick. Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adelhard lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range. Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it. Adelhard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adelhard. Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away. Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Adelhard looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range. Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Adelhard avoids the punch easily. Adelhard misses with an uppercut. Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adelhard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it. Xiang Pao throws a counter high kick but Adelhard was just alert enough to avoid it. Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Adelhard's legs. Adelhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Adelhard checks the leg kick. Xiang Pao lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adelhard. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and moves out of range. Adelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Adelhard jumps back. Adelhard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range. Adelhard tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Adelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Adelhard. Good exchange - Adelhard coming out on top. Adelhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Adelhard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside. Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Adelhard down. Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Adelhard avoids the punch easily. Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adelhard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks. Adelhard only half commits to the counter leg kick. Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Adelhard. Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adelhard doesn't seem bothered though. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Adelhard off balance momentarily. Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Adelhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position. Adelhard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adelhard, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adelhard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Adelhard throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab. Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adelhard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! Adelhard motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Adelhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and checks it nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Adelhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Adelhard tries to avoid it. Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Adelhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao 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 Adelhard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adelhard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Xiang Pao staying out of range there. Adelhard tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it. Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao thumps Adelhard with a low kick. Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet. Adelhard throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adelhard closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage. Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Adelhard controls his hands.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Adelhard blocks it.
Adelhard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xiang Pao to keep the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adelhard scoring well with a low kick there.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adelhard throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side. Adelhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adelhard scrambles back to his feet. Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao tries to close the distance and clinch but Adelhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Adelhard misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao. Adelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adelhard misses with a low kick. Adelhard blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adelhard stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A leg kick checked by Adelhard. Adelhard misses with a two punch combination.
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range. Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range. Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adelhard walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Adelhard. Xiang Pao catches Adelhard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Xiang Pao works Adelhard's body with a nice hook. Adelhard blocks a jab. Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Adelhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Adelhard. Beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adelhard. Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it. Adelhard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adelhard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Xiang Pao lands a glancing blow to the side of Adelhard's head. A clash of legs there as Adelhard blocks the low kick. Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Adelhard's leg but Adelhard calmly moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard strikes. Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! A kick lands to the mid section there for Adelhard. Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao sizes up Adelhard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. An inside leg kick from Adelhard misses. Adelhard is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks. Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adelhard. Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adelhard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick and Adelhard counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard. Adelhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiang Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Adelhard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiang Pao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiang Pao has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Adelhard is looking to sweep but instead, Xiang Pao has passed into half guard.
Adelhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Adelhard tries to roll over but Xiang Pao keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xiang Pao performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Adelhard is looking for a sweep. Xiang Pao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Xiang Pao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Adelhard tries to get to full guard but Xiang Pao has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bo Xiang Pao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adelhard on the side of the head. Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Adelhard moved out of range. Adelhard needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there. Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Adelhard saw it coming and moves away.
Adelhard connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Adelhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Adelhard thows a left - swing and a miss! Adelhard throws a body shot but no joy. A combination from Adelhard does no damage. Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Adelhard moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adelhard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts. Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes. Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away. Adelhard blocks a jab. Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adelhard looking to stall.
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Adelhard. A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and moves out of range. Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Adelhard moves out of range easily. Adelhard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts. Adelhard throws a body kick that misses. Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Good shot there by Adelhard. A head kick misses from Adelhard. Both fighters circling a little - Adelhard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Adelhard misses the target. Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Xiang Pao jabs Adelhard to the body, keeping him at a distance. Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adelhard. Adelhard circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Adelhard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adelhard throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao. An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target. Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Adelhard checks a leg kick. Xiang Pao walks into a left hand. Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Adelhard. Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Adelhard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A counter left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses its target. Xiang Pao checks a leg kick. Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Xiang Pao. Adelhard scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Adelhard throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it. A good leg kick by Xiang Pao. Adelhard lands a head shot. Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Adelhard off the cage and back into range. Adelhard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Xiang Pao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Adelhard lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Adelhard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adelhard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Adelhard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Adelhard saw that one coming. Adelhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adelhard scrambles back to his feet. Adelhard misses the shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Adelhard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the body punch letting Adelhard counter with a right hand. Adelhard connects with a high kick. Adelhard takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses. Adelhard lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Adelhard off balance momentarily. Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adelhard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Adelhard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Xiang Pao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adelhard finds it's way round the side to connect with Xiang Pao's head. Adelhard misses with a body kick. Adelhard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Adelhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Adelhard's defenses. Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Xiang Pao wants to clinch up but Adelhard keeps it at a distance. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao. Adelhard throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adelhard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Xiang Pao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adelhard throws a body kick that misses. Adelhard misses with a leg kick. Adelhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adelhard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Xiang Pao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Adelhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Adelhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adelhard feints the counter takedown. Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Adelhard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao. Adelhard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiang Pao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab. Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Adelhard lands with a kick to the temple. Xiang Pao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Adelhard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. 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! Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Adelhard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Adelhard's head. Nice shot by Adelhard. Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Adelhard checks it. Adelhard tries to counter by closing the distance. Adelhard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Adelhard.
Adelhard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao. Adelhard gets a clinch. Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Adelhard controls his hands.
Adelhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Adelhard takes a shot to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Adelhard.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao gets through Adelhard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adelhard is working Xiang Pao over against the cage. Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Adelhard blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
Adelhard lands a hook to the side of the head. Adelhard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Adelhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Adelhard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adelhard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Adelhard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adelhard can pounce on him.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Adelhard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Adelhard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Adelhard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Adelhard tries to land a body kick and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Adelhard 's knee. Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right. A good leg kick by Adelhard. Adelhard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Adelhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Adelhard tries to avoid it. Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adelhard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Adelhard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks. Adelhard checks a low kick from Xiang Pao. Adelhard cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap. Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away. Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses. Adelhard moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off. Adelhard checks a leg kick nicely. Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A big right from Xiang Pao misses. Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Adelhard counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Xiang Pao is looking to control Adelhard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xiang Pao avoid being mounted? Bo Xiang Pao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Adelhard wants to control but Xiang Pao is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adelhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Adelhard is very close to passing his half guard. Adelhard is looking for a kimura here.
Adelhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Xiang Pao trying to hold on to Adelhard's head to control him but Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bo Xiang Pao. I think Xiang Pao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Xiang Pao! During a confident post fight interview, Bo Xiang Pao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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