PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- Amazing . Groenberg has chosen Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar as his entrance music. Adam Groenberg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Diaz
vs
Groenberg

181 cm
27
175 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown

and Groenberg moves into the clinch.

Groenberg has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groenberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Groenberg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diaz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Groenberg in his half guard.
Groenberg is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Groenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Groenberg.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Groenberg pulls his head out easily.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Groenberg.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Groenberg with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Groenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Groenberg postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Groenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Groenberg.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groenberg defends well.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Groenberg from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groenberg distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Groenberg trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Groenberg landing with the ground and pound.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Groenberg is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Diaz has his foot on Groenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Groenberg distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Groenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Groenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Groenberg chips away with some ground and pound.

Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Groenberg defends it easily.
Groenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Groenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Diaz has his foot on Groenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

Diaz working for a triangle but Groenberg defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Groenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groenberg lands a couple of elbows.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Groenberg defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Groenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Groenberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Groenberg defends easily.
Groenberg passes into half guard.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg working Diaz over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Groenberg keeps him under control.
Groenberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Groenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Groenberg lands a nice short elbow.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Groenberg winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Groenberg connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Groenberg has control of the leg.
Groenberg drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Adam Groenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Groenberg trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Groenberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Groenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Groenberg cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Groenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Groenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Groenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Groenberg lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groenberg defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Groenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.

Groenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Groenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Groenberg pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Groenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Groenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Groenberg throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Groenberg in his half guard.
Groenberg is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Groenberg is looking for a kimura here.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Groenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Groenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg working some strikes from top position.
Groenberg passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Groenberg working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Groenberg.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.

Groenberg drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Groenberg off! Groenberg jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Groenberg pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Groenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Groenberg.
Groenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adam Groenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Groenberg.
Groenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Groenberg connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groenberg is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Groenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Groenberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Groenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Groenberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Adam Groenberg!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Adam Groenberg!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Adam Groenberg!

Adam Groenberg wins by unanimous decision!