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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolly Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candy comes to the cage accompanied by To Catch a Predator. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Candy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lolly Pop!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy walks into a left hand.
Pop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pop tests Candy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Candy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Candy is trying to move to mount but Pop reverses beautifully and ends up in Candy's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Candy holds on and takes a little breather.
Pop preventing the sweep.
Pop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Candy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pop thows a big elbow that misses.
Candy looking to control.
Pop lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Candy rushes Pop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Candy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pop prevents it.
Pop tightens his grip and picks Candy up, before dumping him to the ground. Candy manages to land in guard.
Pop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Candy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pop scoring with some ground and pound.
Pop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pop preventing the sweep.
Pop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pop thows a big elbow that misses.
Candy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pop has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pop.
Candy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pop off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Candy is looking for a rear naked choke here but Pop reverses the position brilliantly into Candy's guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pop chips away with some ground and pound.
Candy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pop slips nicely into half guard.
Pop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pop lands a nice short elbow.
Candy gets back to full guard.
Pop won't allow Candy to sweep him here.
Pop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pop throwing strikes but missing.
Candy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop is trying desperately to improve position.
Candy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Candy dominating with strikes here.
Candy landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Pop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pop working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Candy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pop to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pop shrugs it off.
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 Van Candy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Pop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pop fails with a takedown attempt.
Candy wants to clinch up but Pop keeps it at a distance.
Candy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Candy showed some decent athleticism there.
Pop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pop is looking to improve his position.
Candy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pop is looking to improve his position.
Candy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop is defending against the submission attempts here by Candy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Candy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Candy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pop's thigh. Pop counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Candy postures up in Pop's guard and throws a big left but Pop blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Candy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pop is on top in guard.
Pop lands a couple of digs.
Pop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Candy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy looking for a sweep. Not yet Candy, not yet.
Candy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Candy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pop defends well.
Pop lands a couple of elbows.
Pop throws a strike but Candy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Candy postures up in Pop's guard and throws a big left but Pop blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy pushing down on Pop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Candy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pop working to try and regain half guard.
Candy landing punches.
Candy with a couple of short strikes.
Pop taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Candy.
Candy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Candy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pop hang on?
Pop regains half guard.
Pop regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Candy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Candy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pop 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.
Pop is breathing heavily.
Candy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Candy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Candy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pop with the ground and pound but Candy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Candy dominated that second round.
That's time! Candy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candy moves in looking to clinch but Pop pushes him off.
Pop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Pop.
Candy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pop's guard.
Pop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Candy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pop can't keep his opponent in guard - Candy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pop is pressing down on Candy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Candy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pop has his foot on Candy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Candy works his way back into a safe position though.
Candy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pop's head.
Candy throws a big right hand that misses.
Pop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Candy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Candy advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Pop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Candy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Candy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Candy landing strikes from the mount.
Pop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Candy working for a submission but Pop is keeping him at bay.
Candy scoring with strikes but Pop is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy scoring with strikes but Pop is staying in there.
Candy prevents Pop from getting the reversal.
Candy lands with some strikes.
Pop is in a horrible position here. Candy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Candy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Candy breaks from Pop's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Candy.
Candy with shots to the head and body - Pop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Candy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Candy's back!
Candy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pop wants to free his trapped foot but Candy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Candy trying to control here.
Candy gets full guard.
Candy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pop manages to get himself to full guard.
Candy forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy lands with a punch from half guard.
Pop is trying to get back to full guard.
Pop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Candy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Candy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Candy moves into full mount! Pop won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pop is in all sorts of trouble here.
Candy cracks Pop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pop is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Candy clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Candy gets a takedown into half guard.
Candy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Candy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Candy throws a strike but Pop avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Candy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Candy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pop's head.
Candy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy passes Pop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Candy drops an elbow to the side of Pop's head.
Candy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pop sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Candy connects with a nice short shot to Pop's temple.
Candy is looking to advance position but Pop won't allow it.
Candy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Candy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pop works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop 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.
Pop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pop wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Candy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pop.
Candy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Candy lands an elbow.
Candy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Candy misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop regains half guard.
Candy working over Pop with some ground and pound. Pop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pop won't allow Candy to pass to mount.
Candy prevents Pop from improving his position.
Candy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pop to regain full guard.
Candy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pop has escaped and now he's on top!
Pop looking to pass the guard.
Pop pushes down on Candy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy is looking to improve his position.
Candy manages to get to full guard.
Pop postures up.
Candy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Candy had his way with Lolly Pop in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pop throws a lazy right hand but Candy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Candy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Candy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Candy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Candy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pop is avoiding damage well.
Pop sneaks back into half guard.
Candy lands with a punch from half guard.
Candy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Candy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Candy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pop is just riding it out for now. Candy eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Candy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pop's back!
Lolly Pop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop turns into Candy and is now in his guard.
Candy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pop manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Candy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Candy landing some decent shots from guard.
Pop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Candy's guard.
Candy controls Pop momentarily but Pop frees himself.
Candy pulls Pop in to control the position.
Pop is pushing down on Candy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Candy is fighting to maintain full guard but Pop has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pop connects with a nice short shot to Candy's temple.
Pop throwing shots but Candy is blocking nicely.
Candy taking some punishment here, with Pop in his half guard.
Candy is trying to maintain the position but Pop is very close to passing his half guard.
Pop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Candy wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Candy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pop.
Pop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Candy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pop's back!
Candy looking for the choke but no joy.
Candy doesn't have the hooks in and Pop manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lolly Pop.
I think Candy 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Candy!
Van Candy is the new middleweight champion!
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