PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fjera
vs
Crimson

188 cm
25
277 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

191 cm
23
244 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
Crimson tries a quick counter leg kick but Fjera is wise to it.
Fjera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Crimson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crimson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crimson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Fjera misses its target.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crimson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crimson throws the left hand but Fjera avoids the punch easily.
Fjera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Crimson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crimson scores with a kick to the body.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera misses with a left hand
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crimson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera cracks Crimson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crimson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fjera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fjera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crimson in his tracks.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera connects with a body shot.

Fjera gets a takedown into half guard.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fjera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Crimson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fjera.
Crimson is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crimson wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fjera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crimson to regain full guard.

Fjera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crimson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crimson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson content to stall in guard here.

Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crimson controls the pace.

Crimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crimson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Culver Crimson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Crimson misses with an uppercut.
Crimson throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crimson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Crimson slips under a jab from Fjera.
Crimson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crimson moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Crimson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera blocks a jab.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Crimson's shoulder, as Crimson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Crimson's shoulder, as Crimson tries to avoid the shot.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fjera fails with the takedown
and Crimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crimson takes one on the button.
Fjera throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Crimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera stuns Crimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crimson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson slips under a jab.
Fjera backing away here, and Crimson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crimson misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjera.
Crimson throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson misses with a kick to the body
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crimson throws a low kick but Fjera moves out of range easily.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Crimson slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
Fjera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fjera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fjera connects with a body shot that sends Crimson's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crimson tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Fjera.
Fjera throws the left hand but Crimson avoids the punch easily.
Crimson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Crimson counters with a nice uppercut.
Crimson misses with a wild body shot.
Crimson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crimson lands a body shot.
Fjera darts in looking for a takedown but Crimson gets double underhooks and turns Fjera into the cage.
Crimson throws out a counter right but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fjera does it's job there.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crimson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crimson counters with a three punch combo that has Fjera backing up. Fjera nods at Crimson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crimson.
Fjera is looking to counter punch.
Crimson avoids the body shot from Fjera.
A nice side step and Crimson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Crimson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fjera shoots for a takedown but Crimson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjera checks a leg kick nicely.
Fjera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fjera checks a leg kick.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crimson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crimson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fjera's head backwards.

Fjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crimson did well to prevent Fjera getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Culver Crimson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fjera connects with a nice looking jab.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crimson swivels and escapes.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Crimson defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Crimson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Culver Crimson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjera.
Fjera lands a really nice looking cross but Crimson seems unphased.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crimson as he jumps to the side.
Crimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Crimson misses with a hook to the body
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Crimson.
A low kick from Crimson is predictable there
and Fjera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fjera swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crimson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera misses with a right hand
enabling Crimson to counter with a crisp jab.
Crimson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fjera slips a jab and a cross from Crimson.
Fjera swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crimson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fjera counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera blocks a leg kick.

Fjera dives in and scores a takedown into Crimson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.

Fjera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crimson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crimson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crimson!

Fjera stops Crimson from passing to mount.
Fjera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjera tries to bench press Crimson off him but Crimson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crimson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to improve his position.

Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crimson prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Fjera manages to get to full guard.

Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crimson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crimson did well to prevent Fjera getting side control.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crimson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fjera throws a strike but Crimson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fjera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crimson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
Fjera won't allow Crimson to sweep him here.
Fjera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fjera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crimson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fjera on the side of the head.
Fjera shoots for a double leg takedown but Crimson sprawls well. He's pushed Fjera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
Jab, jab by Crimson - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Fjera throws a hook but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Crimson misses with a low kick.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Crimson's shoulder, as Crimson tries to avoid the shot.
Crimson tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fjera moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.

Fjera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crimson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crimson defends it well.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Fjera looks to land a strike but Crimson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fjera trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Fjera throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crimson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera throws a strike but Crimson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Fjera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fjera missing with a left hand there. Crimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera lands a head shot.
Crimson throws a looping overhand right but Fjera ducks down to avoid it.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Crimson moved out of range.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crimson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera works Crimson's body with a nice hook.
Crimson slips a jab from Fjera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crimson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Fjera crashes against the mat.
Fjera is trying to ground and pound but Crimson uses the momentary lack of control by Fjera to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Crimson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Crimson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fjera working over Crimson with some ground and pound. Crimson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Fjera thows a huge punch but Crimson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crimson has hold of Fjera's hands but Fjera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Fjera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fjera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fjera is nestled in close to Crimson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fjera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera working Crimson over with strikes.
Well, if Fjera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fjera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crimson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throwing shots but Crimson is blocking nicely.
Fjera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crimson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crimson is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crimson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crimson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Fjera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fjera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Nick Fjera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.