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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha's entrance music is The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me. A fine choice. Candy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. To Catch a Predator kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 cm
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198 lbs
16 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
24
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Candy! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Candy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Candy connects with an inside leg kick. Barraquinha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Candy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barraquinha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Candy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barraquinha.
Candy throws a head kick that misses. Candy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barraquinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Barraquinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Candy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barraquinha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Candy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Angelito Barraquinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Candy. Barraquinha throws a chopping leg kick but Candy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Candy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barraquinha lands a jab to the nose. Candy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barraquinha as he jumps to the side. Barraquinha throws a hook to the side of Candy's head but Candy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Candy connects with a high kick. Barraquinha throws a leg kick and Candy counters with a slapping leg kick. Candy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Candy fails with a takedown attempt. Barraquinha lands a really nice looking cross but Candy seems unphased.
Candy misses with a takedown attempt - Barraquinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barraquinha throws the kick towards the body but Candy avoids it. Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Candy. Barraquinha throws a body punch but Candy moves out of range. Barraquinha lands a leg kick that knocks Candy off balance momentarily. Barraquinha misses with a body punch
and Candy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Barraquinha looks to land a right hand but Candy moved out of range. The fight moves into the clinch position. Candy breaks from the clinch.
Candy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barraquinha. Barraquinha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Candy's calf. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab lands there for Barraquinha. Barraquinha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch. Candy blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Candy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barraquinha. Candy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Candy avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A jab from Barraquinha finds it's way through Candy's defenses. Barraquinha connects with a solid leg kick. Barraquinha misses with a body shot.
Candy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Barraquinha misses with a body shot.
Barraquinha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Candy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch. Candy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Good leg kick by Barraquinha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Candy blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barraquinha. That's going to slow Candy down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barraquinha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barraquinha throws an overhand right that lands on Candy's shoulder, as Candy tries to avoid the shot. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barraquinha, right into the meat.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but fails miserably and Candy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Candy. 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! Barraquinha wants to sweep here but Candy controlling him for the moment. Barraquinha wants to stand up but Candy is controlling him. Candy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barraquinha swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Candy won't allow Barraquinha to get back to his feet. Candy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barraquinha dives on top into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated 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 blocks a jab. Barraquinha looks to clinch so Candy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Candy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barraquinha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Candy, into his guard. Candy wants to sweep but no luck. Candy wants to improve his position but instead Barraquinha has moved into half guard.
Barraquinha tries to stand and escape but Candy is controlling the position. Candy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Candy trying to control the position.
Candy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barraquinha has picked Candy up and slammed him! Candy can't keep hold of the triangle and Barraquinha manages to pass to side control! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Candy is looking to regain half guard here but Barraquinha keeps moving and retains side control. Barraquinha tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Barraquinha stands up and we're back to a striking position. Angelito Barraquinha is winning the standup battle so far. Barraquinha misses with a low kick as Candy jumps back.
That's two 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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Barraquinha misses the jab. Barraquinha looks to land a right hand but Candy moved out of range. Candy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Candy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barraquinha blocks a head kick by Candy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barraquinha. Barraquinha misses with a looping left. Candy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barraquinha sprawls well. Barraquinha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Candy gets slowly back to his feet. Candy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barraquinha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Angelito Barraquinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barraquinha connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha wants to clinch and Candy counters with a good, hard body kick but Barraquinha shrugs it off. Barraquinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barraquinha lands with an uppercut that bounces Candy off the cage and back into rage. Barraquinha closes the distance and clinches. Candy tries to pull guard but Barraquinha holds him up against the cage and eventually Candy drops back down to his feet.
Angelito Barraquinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Candy. A hook to the body from Barraquinha.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but Candy blocks with his arms.
Candy jumps guard but Barraquinha stands there with Candy around his waist. Candy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Candy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Candy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barraquinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barraquinha scores with a shot to the side of Candy's head. Candy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barraquinha just stands there and leans against the cage. Candy gets control of Barraquinha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Candy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Candy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Candy is breathing heavily. Barraquinha wanted to stand there but Candy had control of the position. Candy is working an open guard so Barraquinha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Barraquinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barraquinha clinches up against the cage. Candy tries to pull guard but Barraquinha won't allow it.
Candy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Candy tries to pull guard but Barraquinha won't allow it.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barraquinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Barraquinha with a knee to the head.
Candy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Candy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barraquinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Candy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Candy takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barraquinha throws a predictable looking body shot
so Candy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Barraquinha managing to control the position. Barraquinha has his feet on Candy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Candy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Candy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Barraquinha connects with a single shot there. Candy tries a head kick but it misses.
Candy blocks a head kick by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha scores with a punch to the head. Candy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barraquinha.
That's one minute gone in the round. Candy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barraquinha avoids it really well and circles away. Candy throws a leg kick that is checked and Barraquinha counters with a right hand to the body. Candy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barraquinha moves into the clinch. Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but Candy blocks with his arms.
Barraquinha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Barraquinha crunches a lovely knee into Candy's ribcage. Candy is trying to stall.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but Candy blocks with his arms.
Candy is trying to drag Barraquinha to the mat but Barraquinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barraquinha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Candy. Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
Barraquinha lands a body punch. Barraquinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barraquinha misses with a knee to the head. Candy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Candy leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barraquinha.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Candy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Barraquinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Candy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barraquinha with a knee to the head.
Candy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Candy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barraquinha tried to score with a low kick but Candy checks it. A solid leg kick lands there for Barraquinha.
Candy circles away from the clinch attempt and Candy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barraquinha is lucky that one didn't land flush. Barraquinha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barraquinha throws a right and a left that Candy avoids nicely. Candy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Candy showed some decent athleticism there. Candy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha is trying to get back to full guard. Candy is looking to take a break and control but Barraquinha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Candy tries to pass to full mount but Barraquinha defends it. Candy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Candy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Candy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Angelito Barraquinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Barraquinha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Barraquinha trying to control here.
Barraquinha wants to improve his position but Candy is controlling well.
Van Candy has got the better of the ground game so far. Candy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Barraquinha is controlling Candy's trapped leg to prevent Candy from advancing to side control. Barraquinha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angelito Barraquinha. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barraquinha, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelito Barraquinha!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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