PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Engilsh Wrench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrench's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crazy Train. Gracie has chosen America Fuck Yeah as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wrench
vs
Gracie

180 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Dauntless
RAGS of a RONIN

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Engilsh Wrench!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrench shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wrench was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wrench throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Wrench thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrench wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Wrench tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wrench's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wrench postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.

Wrench 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.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has his foot on Wrench's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrench works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Wrench controlling him for the moment.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wrench 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.
Wrench in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrench wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Wrench is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wrench won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wrench wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wrench sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie pulls Wrench in close to prevent any damage.
Wrench stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.

Wrench drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Wrench off! Wrench jumps back into Gracie's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrench looking to control.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.
Gracie 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.
Wrench bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wrench preventing the sweep.

Gracie has his foot on Wrench's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrench works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrench lands a couple of elbows.
Wrench throwing strikes but missing.
Wrench throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Wrench controlling him for the moment.

Wrench 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.
Wrench with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrench tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has his hands on Wrench's head, controlling the position.
Wrench trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrench manages to get himself to full guard.

Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Engilsh Wrench will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wrench shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Wrench's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrench looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wrench looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Wrench persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Wrench on that attempt.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wrench regains guard.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wrench is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wrench manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Wrench's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up in Wrench's guard and throws a big left but Wrench blocks it.

Wrench is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.

Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Wrench looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrench avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wrench keeps moving.

Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wrench keeps moving.
Gracie works over Wrench with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wrench keeps moving.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up over Wrench, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wrench throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Wrench working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wrench escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wrench's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wrench looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrench is out of range.
Wrench fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrench looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Wrench shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wrench is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wrench doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrench defending well though.

Wrench looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wrench defends it well.

Wrench looking for submissions off his back.
Wrench keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Wrench is defending well.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrench working to try and regain half guard.

Gracie working for a submission but Wrench is keeping him at bay.
Wrench really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Wrench bucks and avoids them well.
Wrench is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Wrench holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wrench bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wrench preventing the sweep.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrench gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wrench drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrench jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Wrench postures up.
Wrench wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrench's guard.

Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.

Wrench has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.

Wrench is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stays in close to Wrench's body and controls the position.

Gracie 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control but Wrench is working from the bottom.
Wrench throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Armando Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Edgy Brah I am coming for you, you better be ready for a fight or I will plant you on the mat. Armando walks down the cage and out of the arena.'.