PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco dAnconia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dAnconia comes to the cage accompanied by Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

dAnconia
vs
Crimson

192 cm
30
269 lbs
13 - 13 - 1

191 cm
28
244 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Francisco dAnconia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and dAnconia moves out of range easily.
Crimson throws out a loose jab but dAnconia uses good head movement to avoid it.
dAnconia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crimson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crimson misses with a body shot.
Crimson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crimson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
dAnconia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
dAnconia throws a solid leg kick but Crimson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at dAnconia.
Nice jab there from Crimson.
dAnconia throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and dAnconia moves out of range easily.
dAnconia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crimson avoids it.
dAnconia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

dAnconia shoots in and bounces Crimson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia throwing strikes but missing.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dAnconia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dAnconia landing some decent shots from guard.
dAnconia throws a strike but Crimson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

dAnconia looking for a sweep. Not yet dAnconia, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia is working hard here to advance position.
dAnconia throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
dAnconia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimson wants to stand but dAnconia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now dAnconia is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia lands a couple of digs.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
dAnconia tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
dAnconia landing some decent shots from guard.
dAnconia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that dAnconia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crimson wants to stand and escape but dAnconia is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dAnconia connects with a couple of short punches.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from dAnconia.
dAnconia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dAnconia throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
dAnconia stands up over Crimson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dAnconia throws a big right hand that misses.
dAnconia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crimson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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 Francisco dAnconia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Crimson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but dAnconia circles away quickly and effectively.
dAnconia feinted with a counter takedown.
Crimson throws a nice looking combination but dAnconia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
dAnconia misses with a low kick as Crimson jumps back.
Crimson misses with a looping right.
dAnconia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
dAnconia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crimson's sensitive parts.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
dAnconia cracks a nice hook into Crimson's ribs.
A shot to the liver by dAnconia. Beautiful body shot.
dAnconia misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Crimson.
dAnconia slips a jab and a cross from Crimson.
Crimson ducks under a wild hook from dAnconia.

dAnconia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dAnconia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dAnconia lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dAnconia stands up over Crimson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
dAnconia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dAnconia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
dAnconia connects with a couple of short punches.
dAnconia working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dAnconia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dAnconia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia is looking to work some ground and pound but Crimson has wrist control.
dAnconia is working Crimson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
dAnconia throws a strike but Crimson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

dAnconia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
dAnconia 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.
dAnconia wants to improve his position but instead Crimson has moved into half guard.
dAnconia is looking for a sweep. Crimson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

dAnconia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Crimson decides to stand up.
dAnconia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crimson can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No joy there for Crimson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dAnconia.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson misses with a right hand
and dAnconia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dAnconia throws a hook but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and dAnconia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crimson's guard.
dAnconia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crimson's head.
Crimson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francisco dAnconia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
dAnconia works over Crimson with some ground and pound from guard.
dAnconia throwing strikes but missing.
dAnconia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crimson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco dAnconia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crimson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crimson fails to land with a series of punches.
dAnconia attempts a counter takedown but Crimson avoids it well and moves away.

dAnconia shoots in and gets a takedown into Crimson's guard.
dAnconia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
dAnconia tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
dAnconia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dAnconia throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
dAnconia lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
dAnconia chips away with some ground and pound.
dAnconia throws a big elbow that misses.
dAnconia tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
dAnconia landing some decent shots from guard.
dAnconia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
dAnconia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
dAnconia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
dAnconia throws a big right hand that misses.
dAnconia with a flurry of punches that miss.
dAnconia cracks Crimson with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dAnconia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dAnconia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crimson's head.
Crimson wants to stand but dAnconia is controlling the position.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from dAnconia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
dAnconia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.
Crimson throws a right and a left that dAnconia avoids nicely.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crimson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crimson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from dAnconia.
Francisco dAnconia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crimson throws a right and a left that dAnconia avoids nicely.
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
dAnconia throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by dAnconia.
Crimson misses the shot to the body.
dAnconia jabs Crimson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Francisco dAnconia is winning the standup battle so far.
dAnconia cracks Crimson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
Crimson fails to land with a series of punches.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dAnconia throws a leg kick which misses Crimson's front leg but catches the back leg as Crimson tries to avoid it.
dAnconia cracks the inside of Crimson's front leg.
dAnconia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crimson on the side of the head.
Crimson lands a head kick. dAnconia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
dAnconia defending well as Crimson loads up on a big left hand.
dAnconia blocks a head kick by Crimson.
Crimson misses with a looping left.
dAnconia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crimson misses with a hook
and dAnconia counters with a leg kick.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from dAnconia.
dAnconia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by dAnconia.
It looked like dAnconia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Culver Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco dAnconia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for dAnconia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco dAnconia!
Francisco dAnconia thanked the fans post fight for their support.