Recommendations

06/01/2018: After what seemed like an aeon of never quite managing to be in the same place at the same time it was fantastic to finally get to the Grapevine Group meet at the Wrestling Factory in Ancoats at the same time as the legendary davey123 and take him on. You will be entirely unsurprised to hear that he wiped the floor with me, but you know, wrestling mats can never be too clean, and it's no issue losing to a guy who's not only this well built and skilled, but also a charming, self-effacing nice guy. He's one of those total gentlemen of the mats who, when asked about your match, will describe you in such glowing terms that anyone listening would almost assume that you'd dominated him easily, rather than the rather more accurate other way around. Despite all the impressive strength he has a very controlled and technical grappling style and wrestling him is therefore very safe. Between subs, off the mats and over post-meet dinner and drinks he's easy and interesting to chat to, with wide interests and many good stories about wrestling and life. He's already very kindly invited me for a rematch along with mutual friends, and I hope that I can take him up on that very soon. Davey123 is one of this site's “must wrestles” for a reason and mat time with him is an absolute pleasure.

What to say about this BRUISER? He is everything I love in an opponent big, thick, hairy, huge smile, easy going, fun MAN. Hot pro mission style match lots of hard punching and he took everything I threw. If you get the chance I promise you will have fun with this bloke. Thanks again Rugbylad.

29/01/2018: It was great to meet this strong nice guy early on in his MeetFighters adventure for a sweaty winter warmer of a grapple at the Walthamstow ring. He's enthusiastic and unfazed by taking on more experienced guys, has some good power, especially in his legs, and is keen to upskill and try things out, so he makes for a fun opponent. Between subs and off the mats he's pleasant and easy to chat too, and has a good knowledge of classic pro wrestling. Definitely a guy to meet again soon. Safe, sane and highly recommended.

First impression: BIG MAN!
Strong and Solid muscled body, his arms are the best of him, big biceps and huge hard-rock triceps.. on mats very hard to submit.. He's always struggling to be on top and his weight and power advantage got him the position..
Off mats : nice and respectful guy which i appreciate a lot.
Don't miss the chance to fight this Bull..
Thxs for the visit

Muscle maybe, but the champ is me!

After a long time talking, we finally had the expected challenge of "young vs. old". Unfortunately for Mariano he could not beat me! having been 6-0 in my favor! We were also able to record our matches as verifiable proof of it in the Pipa's ring! This does not detract from his merit, since it is very difficult to find a fighter with that muscled body and keeping fighting.
That same night Mariano invited us to dinner at a good Brazilian restaurant, he is a nice guy, with salt and good conversation. Highly recommended!

Después de mucho tiempo hablando, finalmente tuvimos el esperado reto de "joven vs maduro". Desgraciadamente para Mariano no pudo vencerme! habiendo quedado 6-0 a mi favor! Además pudimos grabar nuestros combates como prueba verificable de ello en el Pipa's ring! Ello no le quita mérito, puesto que es muy difícil encontrar un luchador con ese cuerpo y que siga peleando.
Esa misma noche Mariano nos invitó a cenar a un buen restaurante brasileño, es un tipo muy majo, con salero y buena conversación. Muy recomendado!

good fight with andy, also recorded some videos with us as well as other fighters of the pipa's ring of Manchester. Also very good guy and with good conversation.

Fun safe match lots of strength in this one, it has very evenly matched he’s just bigger. Looking forward to a rematch

Nice guy with awsome wrestling skill. Really recommend if you visit Hong Kong.

Quick, agile wrestler who hates to tap out. Strong and his martial arts background certainly supplements his wrestling skills. Look forward to going at it anytime our paths cross.

I had one of the memorable match with this amazing wrestler.
Flax is fast, strong, tough and skilled on the mats. Watch out for his powerful legs and arms. When I was put in his scissors or chokes, I had no choice but submit. His stamina is also super, I failed to make him tap. He always found a way to break free when being put in a hold.

Off the mats, he is very gentle, decent. He is a handsome and great guy in general. I definitely want to wrestle him again. Highly recommend.