PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Ocipzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenberg comes into the arena with Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Groenberg
vs
Ocipzak

190 cm
24
187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
31
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Ocipzak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenberg wants to clinch up but Ocipzak keeps it at a distance.
Ocipzak misses with a body punch

and Groenberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Groenberg.
Groenberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Groenberg manages to break the clinch.
Ocipzak shoots for a takedown but Groenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Groenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Ocipzak misses with a body shot
and Groenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ocipzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocipzak.
Groenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ocipzak throws a low kick but Groenberg moves out of range easily.
Groenberg misses with a leg kick.

Groenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ocipzak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Ocipzak to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Groenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ocipzak backwards.
Ocipzak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Groenberg slows down the pace here.
Ocipzak is trying to stall.
Ocipzak tries to pull guard but Groenberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Groenberg breaks from the clinch.
Groenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groenberg wants to clinch up but Ocipzak keeps it at a distance.
Groenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ocipzak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ocipzak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg tries to clinch but Ocipzak moves out of range.
Ocipzak takes a swing at Groenberg's ribcage but misses.
Groenberg wants to clinch.

Groenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ocipzak is trying to pull guard but Groenberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adam Groenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Ocipzak.
Groenberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Groenberg effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Groenberg - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Groenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Groenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Groenberg closes the distance but Ocipzak moves to the side

and Ocipzak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Ocipzak wants to work for an arm triangle but Groenberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Groenberg wants to get back to his feet.

Ocipzak is trying to work for a kimura but Groenberg is defending well.

Groenberg pushes Ocipzak off and gets back to his feet.
Groenberg throws a right hand that Ocipzak ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocipzak also avoids with ease.

Groenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ocipzak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Groenberg's elbow.
Groenberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ocipzak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg is stalling here.

Groenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Groenberg cracks Ocipzak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Groenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Ocipzak circles away.
Ocipzak keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Ocipzak is predictable there
and Groenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocipzak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ocipzak has his takedown stuffed

and Groenberg counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Groenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ocipzak fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Groenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ocipzak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ocipzak throws a leg kick but Groenberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Groenberg loads up on a big right hand but Ocipzak slips the punch.
Ocipzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocipzak.
Ocipzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Groenberg is just out of range.
Adam Groenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenberg moves in looking to clinch but Ocipzak pushes him off.
Groenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocipzak.
Groenberg tries to clinch but Ocipzak moves out of range.

Groenberg rushes Ocipzak and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Ross Ocipzak has been cut.

Groenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Groenberg closes the distance and pushes Ocipzak back into the cage.
Groenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Groenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ocipzak backwards.
Ocipzak is trying to maintain a safe position but Groenberg gets an underhook and turns Ocipzak into the cage.
Groenberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ocipzak's defenses.
Ocipzak looking to stall.
Groenberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Groenberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ocipzak is trying to maintain a safe position but Groenberg gets an underhook and turns Ocipzak into the cage.
Groenberg lands an elbow inside that Ocipzak shrugs off.
Groenberg lands an elbow that stopped Ocipzak in his tracks for a moment.
Ocipzak jumps guard but Groenberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ocipzak tries to work over Groenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ocipzak being controlled against the cage.
Groenberg lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocipzak tries to break free but Groenberg pushes him back against the cage.
Groenberg avoiding damage.
Groenberg lands an elbow inside that Ocipzak shrugs off.

That has opened up Ross Ocipzak's cut even more.

Groenberg breaks the clinch.
Ocipzak misses with a jab to the body
and Groenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Groenberg wants to clinch up but Ocipzak keeps it at a distance.
Groenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Ocipzak circles away.

Groenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Groenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocipzak backwards.
Groenberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Groenberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocipzak backwards.
Ocipzak is trying to force a seperation but Groenberg has the dominant position.
Ocipzak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Groenberg walks away with a smile on his face. Ocipzak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Groenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Ocipzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Groenberg rushes Ocipzak and presses him up against the cage.
Groenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ocipzak being controlled against the cage.
Groenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Groenberg manages to break the clinch.

Groenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Ocipzak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Groenberg walks away with a smile on his face. Ocipzak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Groenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Ocipzak.

Groenberg pushes Ocipzak up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak is trying to break the clinch but Groenberg has him pressed against the cage.
Ocipzak is trying to break the clinch but Groenberg has him pressed against the cage.
Groenberg digs a right hand into Ocipzak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocipzak's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Groenberg manages to break the clinch.
Adam Groenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Groenberg moves into range and clinches up with Ocipzak.
Ocipzak is looking to control Groenberg's arms but Groenberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ocipzak has his back to the cage.
Groenberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Groenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ocipzak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ocipzak is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Groenberg.
Groenberg is pressed up against the cage. Ocipzak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Groenberg down to the mat. Groenberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Groenberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ocipzak, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groenberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocipzak.
Groenberg digs a right hand underneath Ocipzak's ribcage. Ocipzak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Groenberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ocipzak backwards.
Groenberg lands an elbow inside that Ocipzak shrugs off.
Groenberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Groenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Ocipzak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ocipzak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Groenberg.
Adam Groenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ocipzak throws a leg kick but Groenberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ocipzak throws a leg kick that misses.
Groenberg scores with a punch to the head.
Groenberg checks a low kick from Ocipzak.
Ocipzak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Groenberg tries to avoid it but Ocipzak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Groenberg to the ground. Groenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Groenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Groenberg drives through and clinches with Ocipzak against the cage.
Groenberg lands a damaging elbow.
Groenberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ocipzak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg has Ocipzak pushed against the cage.
Ocipzak is looking to take this one to the mat.
Groenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocipzak can do to turn this around?
Groenberg lands with a light punch inside.
Groenberg lands a left hand.
Groenberg lands a nice elbow.
Groenberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Groenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ocipzak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Groenberg lands an elbow inside.

Groenberg breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groenberg wants to clinch up but Ocipzak keeps it at a distance.
Groenberg lands with a straight right. Ocipzak didn't see that one coming.

The cut above Ross Ocipzak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Groenberg closes the distance and clinches.
Groenberg pushes Ocipzak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Groenberg.
Ocipzak takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Groenberg.
Groenberg has Ocipzak pressed against the cage.
Ocipzak takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Groenberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Groenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ocipzak is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Groenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Groenberg moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Groenberg.
Groenberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Groenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Groenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Groenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ocipzak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ocipzak takes an elbow to the forehead.

Ross Ocipzak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Groenberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Groenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Groenberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Groenberg.
A short uppercut from Groenberg.
Groenberg has Ocipzak pushed against the cage.
Groenberg lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groenberg is pushing Ocipzak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Groenberg lands a shot to the body.
Adam Groenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg scores with a hook to the body.
Ocipzak takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Groenberg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Groenberg.
Ocipzak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Groenberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adam Groenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Ocipzak.
Ocipzak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Groenberg to keep the fight standing.
Adam Groenberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Groenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ocipzak goes for a takedown attempt but Groenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Groenberg throws a nice looking combination but Ocipzak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ocipzak tries to keep at a distance but Groenberg has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Groenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Groenberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Groenberg!
A pretty intense looking Adam Groenberg took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.