|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Traveler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candy comes to the cage accompanied by To Catch a Predator. The crowd seem to be enjoying Traveler's choice of entrance music: Push It To The Limit. Tim Traveler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Van Candy's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
178 cm
24
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Candy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Traveler!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traveler looks to land a left hand but Candy moved out of range nicely.
Traveler jabs at Candy's body.
Candy dives in and grabs Traveler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Traveler pushes down on Candy's head and hops out.
Candy loads up on a big right hand but Traveler slips the punch.
Traveler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Traveler blocks the leg kick.
Traveler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Candy was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveler.
Traveler throws the left hand but Candy avoids the punch easily.
Traveler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Candy manages to avoid it.
Traveler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveler lands a with a good body shot.
Candy is looking to clinch but Traveler is avoiding it.
Candy misses with a takedown
and Traveler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Candy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Candy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Candy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traveler.
Traveler tries for a takedown but Candy circles away easily
and Candy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Candy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Traveler.
Van Candy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Traveler.
Traveler tries to circle away but Candy has him pinned against the cage.
Traveler prevents the takedown attempt.
Traveler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Traveler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Candy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Traveler to the mat. Traveler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Traveler managing to control the position.
Candy postures up in Traveler's guard and throws a big left but Traveler blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Traveler can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy thows a big elbow that misses.
Candy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traveler is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Candy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Traveler dives on top into guard.
Candy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy keeping full guard, as Traveler tries to pass.
Candy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Traveler trying to control the position from guard on top but Candy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Traveler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Candy did well to prevent Traveler getting side control.
Traveler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Candy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Candy wants to improve his position but Traveler is controlling well.
Traveler stalling.
Traveler tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveler looks to land a strike but Candy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Traveler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Traveler trying to control the position from guard on top but Candy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Candy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Traveler defends well.
Traveler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Traveler postures up.
Traveler throws a strike but Candy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Candy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Traveler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Candy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traveler.
Candy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Candy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Traveler!
Candy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Candy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Traveler has worked his arm free - good work by Traveler!
Candy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Traveler defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveler dodges the ground and pound from Candy.
Candy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Traveler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Candy's guard! Nice work there by Traveler!
Candy trying to control the position.
Candy seems keen to control Traveler's posture.
Traveler wants to control from the top but Candy keeps moving.
Traveler is looking to advance position but Candy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Candy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Traveler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Candy with the ground and pound from mount.
Candy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Candy throws some wild stikes that Traveler manages to avoid easily.
Candy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Traveler looks a forlorn figure.
Candy lands a big shot there that rocks Traveler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy landing strikes from the mount and Traveler is in trouble!
Candy misses with a head shot.
Candy is working for a guillotine from mount but Traveler frees his head quite easily.
Van Candy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Candy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Candy with good strikes from the mount here!
Candy with shots to the head and body - Traveler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Candy avoids the attempt from Traveler to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy lands with some strikes.
Candy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Candy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Candy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Candy 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.
Candy with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candy landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Candy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Traveler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Traveler and Candy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Candy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Traveler has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Candy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Traveler throws a nice looking combination but Candy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Candy fails with the takedown
and Traveler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Candy fails with the takedown
and Traveler counters with a right hand to the body.
Traveler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim Traveler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveler lands a right hook to the body.
Traveler lands a jab to the nose.
Candy misses with a takedown
letting Traveler counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Candy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy has his takedown stuffed
so Traveler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traveler advances position into side control!
Candy is not content to let Traveler control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Traveler.
Candy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Traveler wants to improve his position but Candy is controlling well.
Candy misses with a head shot. Traveler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Candy tries to free his leg and advance position but Traveler is retaining full guard.
Candy stopping the sweep attempt from Traveler.
Candy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Traveler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Candy, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Traveler.
Traveler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Candy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Traveler's guard.
Traveler wants to sweep here but Candy controlling him for the moment.
Candy throws a strike but Traveler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Candy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Traveler is one step ahead there.
Traveler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Candy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Traveler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Traveler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Candy looking for a triangle here. Traveler is fighting it but it looks tight! Candy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Traveler is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Van Candy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
