PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Wrench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Grabowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wrench
vs
Grabowski

190 cm
19
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Wrench!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrench closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wrench drops an elbow to the side of Grabowski's head.
Wrench sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grabowski defending well though.
Grabowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wrench missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wrench not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wrench throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrench takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wrench is nestled in close to Grabowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wrench is nestled in close to Grabowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wrench could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grabowski wants to control but Wrench is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Grabowski actively working from the bottom here.
Grabowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wrench takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrench lands strikes from half guard.
Wrench winds up and cracks Grabowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrench looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grabowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wrench postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrench lands a couple of elbows.
Wrench stops Grabowski from standing up.
Grabowski looks gassed!
Wrench postures up and lands a big shot to Grabowski's brow.
Wrench is working Grabowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Wrench from controlling successfully.
Wrench postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grabowski wants to stand but Wrench is controlling the position.
Wrench distracts Grabowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wrench working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wrench with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wrench connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to stand but Wrench is controlling the position.
Wrench landing some decent shots from guard.
Wrench trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrench sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grabowski's guard.
Wrench perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Wrench connects with a nice short shot to Grabowski's temple.
Wrench working over Grabowski with some ground and pound. Grabowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wrench trying to control from half guard but Grabowski is working away.
Grabowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wrench scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Wrench there.
Wrench scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wrench looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wrench there.
Grabowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wrench scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrench is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wrench landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grabowski tries to get to full guard but Wrench has control of the leg.
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. Wrench connects with a nice short shot to Grabowski's temple.
Grabowski trying to hold on to Wrench's head to control him but Wrench postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wrench moves into the clinch.
Grabowski prevents the takedown attempt.

Wrench is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grabowski can't fight it off and eventually Wrench manages to take the fight to the floor. Grabowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrench landing with the ground and pound.
Wrench content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrench stands up over Grabowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wrench won't allow Grabowski to get back to his feet.
Grabowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrench is working Grabowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wrench scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wrench shoots in for a double leg but Grabowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Wrench gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grabowski.
Wrench won't allow Grabowski to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Wrench dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wrench shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grabowski throws a combination. Wrench tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wrench. No joy for Grabowski on that attempt.

Wrench scores with a takedown into Grabowski's guard.
Wrench passes Grabowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harrison Wrench overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrench seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Wrench.
Wrench lands with a punch from half guard.
Wrench scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Wrench connects with a nice short shot to Grabowski's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabowski is trying to stand up here but Wrench is controlling him well.
Grabowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrench scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wrench moves into full mount! Grabowski won't be happy about that!
Grabowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wrench cracks Grabowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wrench is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grabowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wrench lands with some strikes.
Wrench with shots to the head and body - Grabowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grabowski tries to reverse the position but Wrench maintains control.
Wrench landing shots from mount.
Wrench tries to control but Grabowski wriggling away.
Grabowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrench landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grabowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrench putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wrench breaks from Grabowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grabowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wrench scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wrench with good strikes from the mount here!
Wrench cracks Grabowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wrench knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grabowski on the ground.
Wrench lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wrench landing strikes from the mount and Grabowski is in trouble!
Wrench unloading with bombs!
Grabowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grabowski is bucking up trying to escape but Wrench cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grabowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wrench trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrench fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grabowski taking shots to the head.
Wrench lands a nice shot to the head.
Wrench postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grabowski looks a forlorn figure.
Grabowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wrench cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Wrench.
Grabowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wrench working Grabowski over with strikes here.
Wrench lands a nice shot to the head.
Wrench with shots to the head and body - Grabowski looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four 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.
Wrench landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wrench scoring with strikes but Grabowski is staying in there.
Grabowski wants to control but Wrench is having none of it.
Wrench connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wrench has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grabowski's face.
Grabowski is bucking up trying to escape but Wrench cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wrench landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wrench has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grabowski's face.
Grabowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wrench scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grabowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wrench is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grabowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Wrench dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wrench throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.

Wrench scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wrench cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Wrench connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grabowski tries to buck Wrench off but he can't manage it.
Wrench can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grabowski is looking to escape.
Grabowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wrench landing punches.
Wrench landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Wrench.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabowski tries to hold on but Wrench postures up.
Wrench connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrench dominating with strikes here.
Wrench landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wrench postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grabowski looks a forlorn figure.
Wrench scoring with strikes but Grabowski is staying in there.
Wrench landing strikes from the mount and Grabowski is in trouble!
Grabowski wants to control but Wrench is having none of it.
Wrench cracks Grabowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wrench punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grabowski taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Wrench.
A nice elbow there by Wrench.
Grabowski wants to control but Wrench is having none of it.
Wrench landing strikes from the mount and Grabowski is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wrench unloading with bombs!
Grabowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Grabowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grabowski is in a horrible position here. Wrench smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wrench landing strikes from the mount.
Wrench lands a nice shot to the head.
Grabowski is trying to escape the mount.
Wrench is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grabowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wrench working Grabowski over with strikes here.
Wrench breaks from Grabowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrench with a couple of short strikes.
Grabowski is looking to improve his position but Wrench isn't that keen on the idea.
Grabowski is trying to stand.
Wrench breaks from Grabowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grabowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wrench lands a big shot there that rocks Grabowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grabowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grabowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Grabowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wrench looking to finish Grabowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grabowski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrench landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wrench looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wrench with good strikes from the mount here!
Grabowski wants to control but Wrench is having none of it.
Grabowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wrench looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wrench lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wrench lands a big shot there that rocks Grabowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Wrench.
Grabowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grabowski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Maciej Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrench unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Wrench showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wrench, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Wrench!