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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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244 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Crimson slips under a jab.
Crimson throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
It looked like Crimson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crimson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crimson slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crimson has time to react.
Crimson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Crimson misses with a leg kick
and Garcia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Crimson lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crimson tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crimson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Crimson looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Crimson had a free shot at his head there.
Crimson blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Crimson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been told by Crimson's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Crimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Crimson tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Crimson punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Crimson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crimson scores with a nice strike.
Crimson wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Crimson throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crimson.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Crimson's head but Crimson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crimson missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crimson lands with a shot to the body.
Crimson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Rodney Garcia has been cut.
Crimson avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia tries to work over Crimson's front leg with a kick but Crimson checks it.
Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Crimson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tries to strike from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Crimson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson is controlling Garcia's posture.
Crimson trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crimson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Crimson defends easily.
Garcia wants to hit a switch here but Crimson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garcia there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Crimson moved out of range nicely.
Crimson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crimson's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Crimson misses the target.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crimson's guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Crimson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's 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!
Garcia controls Crimson momentarily but Crimson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Crimson seems content to control.
Crimson is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia is looking for a triangle here but Crimson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson working away.
Crimson slows the pace down.
Garcia trying his best to control but Crimson has mounted him.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia holds on for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to hold on but Crimson pushes him away.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crimson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia tries to roll over but Crimson keeps him under control.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crimson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Culver Crimson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is trying to control but Crimson passes into side control!
Crimson working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Crimson keeps moving and retains side control.
Crimson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodney Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crimson misses with a body kick.
Crimson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Culver Crimson is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Crimson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crimson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Crimson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Crimson catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Crimson misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crimson.
Nice shot by Crimson.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crimson cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Crimson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crimson throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crimson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crimson misses with a low kick.
Crimson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Crimson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crimson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crimson is able to avoid easily.
Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Crimson throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Crimson is looking to land body kicks.
Crimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Crimson circles away.
Crimson throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crimson.
Garcia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crimson - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crimson. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crimson misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crimson slips under a jab from Garcia.
Crimson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Culver Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Garcia.
Crimson pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crimson.
Crimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Crimson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crimson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia is thwarting Crimson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crimson sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crimson defends it well.
That's four 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.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Crimson is defending well.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crimson is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia moves nicely into side control.
Crimson manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Culver Crimson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crimson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Culver Crimson!
Culver Crimson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rodney Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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