PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Diehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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.

Diehl
vs
Adams

187 cm
19
186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Valhalla War Gear

MMA's Best Nutrition
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Diehl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Adams!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams has closed the distance and engaged Diehl in a clinch.
Adams looks gassed!
Diehl has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Diehl manages to break the clinch.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diehl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Diehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diehl fails to land with a series of punches.

Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diehl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Diehl actively working from the bottom here.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diehl defending well though.
Diehl trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Diehl is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diehl is trying to get back to full guard.
Diehl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diehl.
Adams preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehl is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Diehl on that attempt.

Diehl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diehl lands in his opponent's guard.
Diehl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Diehl from controlling successfully.
Diehl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diehl wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Diehl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diehl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diehl thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diehl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown. Diehl fights it but they end up in guard.
Diehl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diehl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diehl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
Diehl passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Diehl is looking for a kimura here.
Adams is in trouble now - Diehl has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diehl moves to back control.
Adams trying to control but not successfully.
Diehl controls the position.

Diehl is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diehl has the hooks in. Adams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.

Adams is trying to defend against the choke here but Diehl has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Diehl Tightens the hold and Adams taps out furiously! Diehl displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronnie Diehl!
Ronnie Diehl retains his middleweight title!