PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenberg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar. Underworld is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr. Torture. 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.

Groenberg
vs
Underworld

190 cm
24
187 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

181 cm
30
192 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underworld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Groenberg.
Underworld lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Groenberg misses with a two punch combination.

Groenberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Underworld napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Underworld bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Underworld moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underworld scores with a decent looking hook.

Groenberg is rocked!

Groenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Underworld's half guard.

Groenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Underworld sees it coming and defends easily.

Groenberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Groenberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Groenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Underworld tries to kick Groenberg off but Groenberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Groenberg throws a strike but Underworld avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Groenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Underworld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Groenberg throws a big elbow that misses.

Groenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Groenberg stops Underworld from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Underworld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Groenberg from controlling successfully.
Groenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Underworld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Underworld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld trying to control but Groenberg is working from the bottom.
Underworld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Groenberg is working an open guard so Underworld takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Groenberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Underworld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Groenberg.
Groenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Groenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underworld throws a series of punches but Groenberg avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Underworld as Groenberg shoots in.
Groenberg blocks a head kick by Underworld.
Groenberg tries to clinch but Underworld is having none of it.
Groenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Groenberg shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Groenberg 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 Underworld has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Underworld and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Groenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Groenberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groenberg moves out of range as Underworld throws a body kick.
Underworld throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Groenberg shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Underworld misses with a body kick.
Underworld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Underworld tries to sprawl but Groenberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Groenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Underworld taking some punishment here, with Groenberg in his half guard.
Underworld pushes Groenberg off looking to stand but Groenberg dives back in and keeps control.
Groenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Groenberg tries to stand and escape but Underworld is controlling the position.
Groenberg stalling away here and it's allowed Underworld to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Groenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Groenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Underworld is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Underworld keeping full guard, as Groenberg tries to pass.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Underworld's guard.
Groenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Underworld wants to stand and escape but Groenberg is having none of it.
Groenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Groenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg looking to pass the guard.
Adam Groenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Groenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Underworld's head.
Groenberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Underworld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Underworld manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Underworld's waist but Underworld gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Groenberg off to one side.
Groenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Underworld is fending him off so far but Groenberg persists. Nope, Underworld circles away and we're back to standing.
Underworld lands with an uppercut that bounces Groenberg off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Groenberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Groenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld lands a nice leg kick that just misses Groenberg's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Underworld lands a big head kick that sends Groenberg tumbling to the mat! Underworld takes a step backwards and waves Groenberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Groenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Underworld enables Groenberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Underworld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Groenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Underworld wants to stand and escape but Groenberg is having none of it.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg throwing strikes from guard but Underworld blocks nicely.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet but Groenberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg wants to stand and escape but instead Underworld has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Underworld won't allow Groenberg to get back to his feet.
Groenberg has a closed guard, preventing Underworld from standing up.
Groenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Underworld stands and steps away. Groenberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hades Underworld will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Underworld throws a push kick but Groenberg slaps the foot to one side.
Groenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underworld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Groenberg somewhat.
Groenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Groenberg misses with a takedown
and Underworld counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Adam Groenberg has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Groenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underworld tries a head kick but it misses.
Underworld throws a head kick but Groenberg moves out of range.
Groenberg thows a body shot but no joy.

Groenberg gets the takedown into side control.
Underworld is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Groenberg is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg is putting a hurting on Underworld here, landing some big shots from side control.
Underworld defending against the ground and pound.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet.
Underworld takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Groenberg decides to stand back up.
Underworld stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Underworld lands a lovely overhand right.
Groenberg slips a jab and a cross from Underworld.

Underworld gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Groenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underworld wants to stand and escape but Groenberg is having none of it.
Hades Underworld is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg postures up in Underworld's guard and throws a big left but Underworld blocks it.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg stops Underworld from standing up.
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
Underworld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Groenberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Groenberg is controlling him.
Groenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Groenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Groenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Underworld manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Underworld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Underworld trying to control the position from guard on top but Groenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg wants to get back to his feet but Underworld is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underworld content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hades Underworld was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Groenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Underworld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam Groenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groenberg misses with a left hand
and Underworld counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Groenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underworld has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hades Underworld!
Hades Underworld managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, into his post fight interview.