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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). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodney Garcia enters the cage!
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244 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crimson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crimson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia goes for a double leg but Crimson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crimson continues to drive forward.
Crimson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson slips a jab from Garcia.
Crimson throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crimson.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Crimson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
letting Crimson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Crimson tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crimson connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia tries to counter with a clinch but Crimson shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia scores with a takedown into Crimson's guard.
Garcia is pushing down on Crimson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crimson is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Crimson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Crimson defends it.
Garcia not doing much here.
Crimson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crimson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Crimson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura 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.
Crimson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Crimson throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia jabs at Crimson's body.
Garcia swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Crimson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Crimson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Crimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crimson throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Crimson pushes him away.
Crimson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crimson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Crimson moved out of range.
Crimson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia clinches.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Crimson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Crimson as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Crimson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Crimson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crimson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crimson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia won't allow Crimson to pass to mount.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crimson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crimson has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is trying to keep Crimson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crimson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crimson defends it easily.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crimson defends well.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crimson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crimson escapes and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Crimson ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Crimson moves into the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crimson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Culver Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crimson.
Crimson gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia has Crimson pressed against the cage.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Crimson.
Nice body punch from Crimson.
Crimson tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Crimson gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Crimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Crimson.
The referee calls for Garcia to work.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson prevents the takedown attempt.
Crimson digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Culver Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to stall but Crimson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garcia pushes Crimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Crimson's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Crimson pushes him away.
Crimson checks the leg kick.
Crimson throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crimson.
Crimson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crimson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Crimson is just out of range.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Crimson counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crimson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crimson looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crimson with a body shot.
Crimson throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Crimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crimson tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia lands a jab to Crimson's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Crimson.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crimson.
Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Culver Crimson is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia forces Crimson back against the cage and clinches.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Crimson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Crimson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garcia is trying is best to control the position here.
Crimson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Garcia wants to control but Crimson is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Culver Crimson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Garcia!
Rodney Garcia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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