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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Power cracks Wrench with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wrench looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Power finish him?
#ROC#
Wrench is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Engilsh Wrench has been cut.
Wrench looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrench is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Wrench leaves his chin hanging out and Power seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wrench crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Power!
A very excited looking Max Power made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Hooligan throws a right hand that Wrench ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrench also avoids with ease.
Wrench shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooligan pinned against the cage. Hooligan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrench will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hooligan throws a right and a left that Wrench avoids nicely.
Wrench seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hooligan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooligan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrench moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooligan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooligan throws a nice looking combination but Wrench bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hooligan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooligan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrench is breathing heavily.
Wrench is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hooligan looks to land a combination but Wrench avoids it well.
Hooligan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wrench tries to counter by clinching up but Hooligan breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrench gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Wrench is rocked!
Hooligan plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wrench swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wrench face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). English Hooligan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Wrench on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrench doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sherman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sherman jabs Wrench to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sherman connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Sherman.
Wrench looks winded!
Sherman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrench takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sherman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sherman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrench stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrench misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sherman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrench walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Wrench is rocked!
BOOM! Sherman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wrench. Wrench tries to recover but Sherman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wrench lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Sherman!
Fred Sherman gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Wrench has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Appleberry.
Wrench takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Don Appleberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wrench feints and as Appleberry raises his hands in defense, Wrench changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Wrench has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Appleberry is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wrench drops back looking for a leg! Appleberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Appleberry manages to kick Wrench off! Wrench jumps back into Appleberry's guard.
Appleberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wrench. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrench wants to pass the guard but Appleberry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrench is working hard here to advance position.
Wrench makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Wrench throwing strikes from guard but Appleberry blocks nicely. #SUB#
Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrench stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Appleberry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrench throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrench working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wrench drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrench jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Appleberry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrench throwing strikes but missing.
Appleberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Wrench drops back looking for a leg! Appleberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Appleberry manages to kick Wrench off! Wrench jumps back into Appleberry's guard.
Appleberry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrench postures up in Appleberry's guard and throws a big left but Appleberry blocks it. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrench stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Appleberry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrench stops Appleberry from standing up.
Wrench pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Appleberry is keeping the position for now.
Wrench working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wrench drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrench jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wrench wants to control from the top but Appleberry keeps moving.
Wrench missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##SUB#
Wrench drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Appleberry dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wrench is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wrench has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Appleberry doesn't defend quickly enough and Wrench has managed to lock this one up! Can Appleberry escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wrench on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Engilsh Wrench!
Engilsh Wrench seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wrench to the ground. Graves is now in Wrench's guard.
Wrench throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wrench has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Wrench's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wrench looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves passes Wrench's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Wrench defends it. #SUB2#
Graves is trying for a kimura here. Wrench looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Graves wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Graves!
Alex Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Robbins drives through with a takedown into Wrench's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Wrench looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robbins has picked Wrench up and slammed him! Wrench can't keep hold of the triangle and Robbins manages to pass to side control!
Robbins is putting a hurting on Wrench here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wrench is trying to get back to half guard.
Robbins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wrench is looking to regain half guard here but Robbins keeps moving and retains side control.
Wrench tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robbins easily slips into full mount!
Robbins tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Robbins lands with some strikes.
Robbins wants to control the pace but Wrench is squirming around nicely.
Wrench really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wrench wants to hold on but Robbins pushes him away.
Robbins controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Robbins working Wrench over with strikes here.
Wrench is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wrench is squirming around, avoiding Robbins's attempts to control the action.
Robbins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrench regains half guard.#SUB#
Wrench looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robbins working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Wrench looking for a kimura from the bottom but Robbins passes into side control!
Wrench strikes from the bottom but Robbins takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Robbins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrench is looking to escape. #T2#
Wrench is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrench really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Robbins get's back to his feet.
Wrench shoots for a double leg takedown but Robbins sprawls well. He's pushed Wrench's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Robbins misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Robbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Robbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wrench gets back to half guard.
Wrench regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Wrench has his foot on Robbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robbins works his way back into a safe position though.
Robbins wants to stand but Wrench is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wrench has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Wrench's legs - danger averted.
Robbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Wrench blocks nicely. #SUB#
Wrench looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrench looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robbins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robbins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wrench working for a triangle but Robbins defends it easily.
#T4#
Robbins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robbins slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wrench actively working from the bottom here.
Wrench slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Wrench isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robbins stacks Wrench on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robbins!#SUB2#
Robbins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robbins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrench is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Robbins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wrench enables Robbins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wrench manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Wrench looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbins 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 Robbins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wrench looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Wrench keeping full guard, as Robbins tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins trying to control but Wrench is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Robbins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wrench lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Wrench stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrench stopping the sweep attempt from Robbins.#SUB#
Wrench is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robbins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Robbins 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 keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wrench escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robbins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wrench is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cal Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robbins defends it easily.
Wrench being controlled here, momentarily.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Wrench is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Robbins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Wrench scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Wrench tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wrench tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbins is looking to reverse the position.
Robbins is trying to control Wrench's posture but Wrench avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Wrench goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robbins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wrench's guard! Nice work there by Robbins!
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robbins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robbins working away.
Wrench is not content to let Robbins control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wrench's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wrench is trying to improve his position.
Wrench sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wrench is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wrench looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cal Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Robbins clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Robbins has hold of one of Wrench's legs. Wrench is fighting the takedown attempt but Robbins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Wrench throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wrench is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins 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.
Robbins tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrench is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
Robbins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wrench wants to get back to full guard but Robbins has passed into side control.
Wrench tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robbins easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Robbins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wrench is squirming around, avoiding Robbins's attempts to control the action.
Wrench is working to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Robbins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wrench enables Robbins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wrench manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wrench is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wrench is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbins defends well.
Robbins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins with a nice head shot there.#SU2#
Robbins gets to his feet. Wrench looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wrench tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robbins swivels and escapes.#T2#
Wrench goes for a double leg but Robbins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robbins continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Robbins drives through and clinches with Wrench against the cage.
#TD2#
Robbins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robbins manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins moves into full mount!
Wrench can't escape the position.
Robbins trying to control but Wrench is having none of it.
Robbins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wrench can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Robbins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrench is looking to escape.
Wrench tries to hold on but Robbins postures up.#T3#
Robbins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SU2#
Robbins is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Robbins throws a head kick but Wrench moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Wrench shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrench shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robbins pinned against the cage. Robbins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrench uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
#CL2#
Robbins moves into the clinch.
Robbins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Robbins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wrench regains guard immediately. #T4#
Robbins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Robbins stands up and waves to Wrench to follow him.
Engilsh Wrench has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrench shoots in looking for a takedown. Robbins tries to sprawl out of it but Wrench keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robbins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Robbins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Robbins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robbins 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Robbins!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #68
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.
#SUB#
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.
#REVB##T3#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Wrench controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
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.
#REVB##SUB#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
Gracie postures up in Wrench's guard and throws a big left but Wrench blocks it. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Wrench looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wrench is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Wrench looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wrench defends it well. #SUB#
Wrench looking for submissions off his back.
Wrench keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Wrench is defending well.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Wrench working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Wrench drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrench jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
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. #REVB#
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T4#
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Wrench is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Wrench darts in looking for a takedown but Celso gets double underhooks and turns Wrench into the cage. #CL2#
Celso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Celso.
#TD2#
Celso drags the fight down to the ground.
Celso keeping full guard, as Wrench tries to pass.
Celso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrench is one step ahead there.
Wrench lands a couple of elbows.
Wrench working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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 lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Wrench drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wrench seems to have locked his on tight now - Celso screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wrench, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Engilsh Wrench!
Engilsh Wrench thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Anthony Celso stepped up to the mic, saying 'Special thanks to my fans and my Manager.'.
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Event:
Kimura FC 2: Thunderbolt
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Wrench takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wrench fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Cartel avoids it really well and circles away.#KD#
The Cartel lands a left and a right that send Wrench crashing to the mat, dazed. The Cartel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Engilsh Wrench has been cut.
The Cartel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Wrench shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Cartel is trying to defend but Wrench finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrench prevents The Cartel from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Wrench is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Cartel sees it coming and defends easily.
The Cartel's coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The Cartel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wrench on the ground.#SUB2#
The Cartel is defending against the submission attempts here by Wrench.
The Cartel is trying to stand up here but Wrench is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The Cartel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The Cartel lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
The Cartel lands a big right hand that sends Wrench crashing to the mat! The Cartel stays standing though and waves Wrench back to his feet!#ROC#
Wrench is rocked!#T1#
Wrench tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cartel swivels and escapes.
Wrench is still on wobbly legs! Can The Cartel finish him?
The Cartel lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El The Cartel!
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