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Event:
CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 3624 p4p, 382 weight class) and Denis Kurlaev (ranked 2589 p4p, 308 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Denis Kurlaev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurlaev darts in and clinches Candelaria up against the ropes.
Kurlaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurlaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Candelaria regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Candelaria (0) vs (2) Kurlaev
Kurlaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Candelaria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Candelaria controls Kurlaev momentarily but Kurlaev frees himself.
Candelaria looking for a guillotine here but Kurlaev defends easily.
Candelaria has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kurlaev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (0) vs (5) Kurlaev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Candelaria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Candelaria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Candelaria but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Candelaria (0) vs (7) Kurlaev
Kurlaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Candelaria wants to hold on but Kurlaev pushes him away.
Candelaria bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Candelaria (2) vs (7) Kurlaev
Candelaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurlaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Candelaria drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kurlaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Candelaria has Kurlaev in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Candelaria (2) vs (9) Kurlaev
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Candelaria is trying to hold Kurlaev in close to prevent damage but Kurlaev has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev prevents Candelaria from improving his position.
Kurlaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Candelaria wants to control the action here but instead Kurlaev manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (2) vs (12) Kurlaev
Candelaria working to try and regain half guard.
Candelaria 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.
Candelaria trying to hold on to Kurlaev's head to control him but Kurlaev postures up.
Candelaria is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to control but Kurlaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Candelaria tries to roll over but Kurlaev keeps him under control.
Kurlaev wants to pass the guard but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria wants to control but Kurlaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurlaev passes into side control, despite Candelaria's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (2) vs (15) Kurlaev
Candelaria wants to control but Kurlaev postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria tries to improve position but can't.
Candelaria sneaks back into half guard.
Kurlaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Candelaria is trying to control but Kurlaev passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (2) vs (18) Kurlaev
Candelaria is trying to improve his position.
Kurlaev trying to control the action but Candelaria is working from the bottom.
Candelaria is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kurlaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kurlaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Candelaria is looking to regain half guard here but Kurlaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurlaev controls the position.
Candelaria tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kurlaev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Candelaria (2) vs (20) Kurlaev
Candelaria looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Candelaria (2) vs (23) Kurlaev
Candelaria trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria can't escape the position.
Kurlaev gets his hands free as Candelaria looks to control.
Candelaria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kurlaev's guard. Nice work there by Candelaria.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Candelaria (4) vs (23) Kurlaev
Candelaria trying to control but Kurlaev is working from the bottom.
Kurlaev keeping full guard, as Candelaria tries to pass.
Candelaria is working hard here to advance position.
Candelaria forces his way into half guard.
Candelaria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev is controlling Candelaria's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Candelaria is looking for a kimura here.
Candelaria is trying to work for a kimura but Kurlaev is defending well.
Candelaria is looking to advance position but Kurlaev won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria stalling away here and it's allowed Kurlaev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Candelaria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurlaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurlaev keeping moving, preventing Candelaria from controlling successfully.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Candelaria slips nicely into half guard.
Candelaria wants to pass the guard but Kurlaev is defending well.
Kurlaev tries to get to full guard but Candelaria has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (7) vs (23) Kurlaev
Kurlaev is not content to let Candelaria control the position.
Candelaria swings around for an armbar but Kurlaev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Candelaria's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Candelaria (7) vs (25) Kurlaev
Kurlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Candelaria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Candelaria has his foot on Kurlaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurlaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Candelaria is looking for a triangle here but Kurlaev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (7) vs (28) Kurlaev
Candelaria is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kurlaev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Candelaria (7) vs (30) Kurlaev
Candelaria tries to lock up and control but Kurlaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kurlaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Candelaria regains half guard.
Candelaria is looking to control Kurlaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Candelaria avoid being mounted?
Candelaria wants to get back to full guard.
Kurlaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev prevents Candelaria from improving his position.
Candelaria is looking to control Kurlaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Candelaria avoid being mounted?
Kurlaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Candelaria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Candelaria is looking for a sweep. Kurlaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurlaev controlling the action here.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Candelaria wants to improve his position but Kurlaev is controlling well.
Candelaria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Candelaria trying to hold on to Kurlaev's head to control him but Kurlaev postures up.
Candelaria tries to get to full guard but Kurlaev has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
Candelaria tries to get to full guard but Kurlaev has control of the leg.
Candelaria moves into full guard.
Candelaria is trying to keep Kurlaev in close.
Candelaria looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kurlaev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Candelaria wants to improve his position but Kurlaev is controlling well.
Kurlaev wants to control but Candelaria is keeping him busy.
Candelaria wants to improve his position but Kurlaev is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
Candelaria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Candelaria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Candelaria has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kurlaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Candelaria pulls Kurlaev in close to prevent any damage.
Kurlaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurlaev wins on points by 30 to 7.
An out of breath Denis Kurlaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1161 p4p, 157 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 3687 p4p, 399 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Simon Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
Candelaria tries to clinch there but Gustafsson circles away.
Candelaria looks to clinch
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Candelaria
Candelaria looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Candelaria is trying to hold Gustafsson in close to prevent damage but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Candelaria is looking to improve his position.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Candelaria has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Candelaria wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria is controlling Gustafsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Candelaria looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candelaria is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Candelaria moves into full guard.
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Candelaria
Gustafsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Candelaria is trying to escape and Gustafsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Candelaria is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson! |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 3740 p4p, 401 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 12110 p4p, 553 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farfy Iii is fending him off so far but Candelaria persists. Nope, Farfy Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Candelaria rushes Farfy Iii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Farfy Iii wants the takedown. Candelaria is fighting it off but Farfy Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Candelaria's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Candelaria (0) vs (2) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Candelaria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candelaria working a defensive guard here.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Candelaria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria is trying to control the position but Farfy Iii postures up.
Farfy Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Candelaria working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farfy Iii postures up.
Candelaria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Candelaria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfy Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candelaria is keeping the position for now.
Farfy Iii pushing down on Candelaria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Candelaria wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Candelaria is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Candelaria trying to control here.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farfy Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Candelaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Candelaria manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Candelaria's guard.
Candelaria managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii stands and throws Candelaria's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (0) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Candelaria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farfy Iii tries for a kimura but Candelaria is defending well.
Farfy Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Candelaria, who protects the arm well.
Farfy Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farfy Iii working away.
Candelaria keeping his opponent close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farfy Iii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Farfy Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Candelaria sees it coming and defends easily.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Candelaria defends it well.
Farfy Iii is thwarting Candelaria's attempts to control the position.
Farfy Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Candelaria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Candelaria is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Candelaria is pressing down on Farfy Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Candelaria trying to keep a closed guard but Farfy Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Farfy Iii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Candelaria's guard.
Candelaria gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Candelaria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farfy Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Candelaria (2) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Candelaria trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Candelaria is pushing down on Farfy Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farfy Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Candelaria has managed to sneak the leg through.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Candelaria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Candelaria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farfy Iii is just riding it out for now. Candelaria eventually gives up the hold.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries to roll over but Candelaria keeps him under control.
Candelaria wants to take a breather but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Candelaria is pressing down on Farfy Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farfy Iii is holding on for now.
Candelaria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farfy Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Candelaria is working for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Candelaria wants to work for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Farfy Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Candelaria forces his way into half guard.
Candelaria is working for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Candelaria seems to be working for a kimura but Farfy Iii defends the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Farfy Iii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii has his foot on Candelaria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Candelaria works his way back into a safe position though.
Candelaria looking to pass the guard.
Farfy Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Candelaria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Candelaria pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to improve his position.
Candelaria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farfy Iii is just riding it out for now. Candelaria eventually gives up the hold.
Farfy Iii moves into full guard.
Candelaria is pushing down on Farfy Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farfy Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Candelaria has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries to get to full guard but Candelaria has control of the leg.
Candelaria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Candelaria is working for a submission of some sort.
Candelaria trying to control the action but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Candelaria wants to work for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Candelaria is looking to advance position but Farfy Iii won't allow it.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Candelaria wants to pass to mount but Farfy Iii is defending the position.
Farfy Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Candelaria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Farfy Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farfy Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Candelaria is pressing down on Farfy Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farfy Iii is holding on for now.
Farfy Iii is pressing down on Candelaria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farfy Iii keeping moving, preventing Candelaria from controlling successfully.
Farfy Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Candelaria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Candelaria wants to pass the guard but Farfy Iii is keeping the position.
Candelaria pushing down on Farfy Iii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Farfy Iii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farfy Iii looks winded!
Candelaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Candelaria is trying to work for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Candelaria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Farfy Iii wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to pass the guard but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Candelaria works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (5) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
Candelaria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farfy Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Candelaria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Candelaria trying to control the position but Farfy Iii is working away.
Candelaria tries for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Candelaria wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Candelaria's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Candelaria wants to work for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Candelaria passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (8) vs (5) Farfy Iii
And that's the end of the fight!
Candelaria takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Joshua Candelaria thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4194 p4p, 475 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4970 p4p, 518 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Candelaria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Candelaria (4) vs (0) Martinez
Candelaria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martinez won't allow Candelaria to pass to mount.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Candelaria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Candelaria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Candelaria pulls his head out easily.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Candelaria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Candelaria has control of the leg.
Candelaria seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Candelaria. Oh but Martinez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Candelaria goes limp - he's gone! Martinez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18972 p4p, 622 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4161 p4p, 474 weight class). Brandon Walker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Candelaria moves into the clinch.
Walker tries to pull guard but Candelaria forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Candelaria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Candelaria tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the ropes and eventually Candelaria drops back down to his feet.
Candelaria drags the fight down to the ground.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Candelaria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Candelaria has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Candelaria looking to control.
Candelaria pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Candelaria can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker prevents Candelaria from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (3) vs (0) Candelaria
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Walker is working for a guillotine from mount but Candelaria frees his head quite easily.
Walker looking to control but Candelaria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Candelaria is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to control but Candelaria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Candelaria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker has hold of Candelaria's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Candelaria manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Candelaria is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
Walker trying to control but Candelaria is having none of it.
Candelaria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walker wants to control the pace but Candelaria is squirming around nicely.
Candelaria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is still trying to improve position.
Walker wants to control the pace but Candelaria is squirming around nicely.
Candelaria tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
Candelaria tries to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
Walker looking for a guillotine from mount but Candelaria is having none of it.
Candelaria gets back to half guard.
Candelaria wants to get back to full guard.
Candelaria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Candelaria wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is pressing down on Candelaria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Candelaria is holding on for now.
Candelaria keeping control of the position.
Candelaria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Candelaria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Candelaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Candelaria manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Candelaria's guard.
Candelaria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Candelaria looking to control.
Candelaria keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Candelaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Candelaria manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Candelaria's guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria is looking to cinch up a triangle. Walker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Candelaria's body to avoid the submission. Candelaria has instead reached around Walker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Candelaria arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Candelaria!
Joshua Candelaria made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4130 p4p, 464 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11271 p4p, 615 weight class). Cortez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up. Rafael Cortez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Candelaria gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Cortez tries to get set, Candelaria tries to push him back and clinch up but Cortez manages to avoid the attempt.
Candelaria forces Cortez back against the ropes and clinches.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Candelaria manages to get underhooks.
Candelaria manages to pull guard.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Candelaria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortez won't allow Candelaria to sweep him here.
Candelaria has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cortez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Candelaria has tightened it up now! Cortez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Candelaria!
After the big win, Joshua Candelaria made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3243 p4p, 384 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4006 p4p, 449 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria moves into the clinch.
Candelaria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Candelaria has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Candelaria controlling Burns's posture.
Burns trying to control but Candelaria is working from the bottom.
Candelaria looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (3) vs (0) Candelaria
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Candelaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Candelaria struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burns trying to control the position but Candelaria is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is really struggling to control Candelaria but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Candelaria is trying to improve his position.
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Candelaria sneaks back into half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Candelaria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Candelaria is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Candelaria defends it.
Candelaria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Candelaria is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Burns is keen to just control but Candelaria is a slippery customer.
Candelaria wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Candelaria is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (0) Candelaria
Candelaria tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Candelaria tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Candelaria reaches up and pulls Burns towards him, trying to control the position. Burns manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Candelaria! Candelaria tries to roll over - now Burns is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Candelaria has to tap out! Great work there by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Connor Mac Burns!
After the fight, Connor Mac Burns was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
S.A.F.O PROMOTION
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Candelaria blocks a head kick by Nelson.
We've been informed that Nelson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Candelaria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Candelaria showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Candelaria there.
Candelaria 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.#SUB#
Candelaria seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Candelaria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Candelaria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Candelaria moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Candelaria decides to stand back up. Candelaria steps back and let's Nelson get back to his feet.
Nelson throws a right hand that Candelaria ducks under and follows up with a left that Candelaria also avoids with ease.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Candelaria has been cut.#T1#
A big right from Nelson misses. #CL#
Candelaria instigates a clinch.
Candelaria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Candelaria is controlling him.
A short left from Candelaria.
Candelaria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Candelaria scores a nice knee to the body.
Candelaria crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Candelaria lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Candelaria scores a nice knee to the body.
Candelaria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Candelaria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Candelaria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Candelaria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Candelaria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Candelaria scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Candelaria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Candelaria finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Candelaria.
Candelaria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Candelaria has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Candelaria pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Nelson! Candelaria unloads with more strikes and Nelson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Candelaria!
After the big win, Joshua Candelaria made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 63
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Candelaria's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Candelaria duly obliges.
Puskas slips a jab and a cross from Candelaria.
Puskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Candelaria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Candelaria moves in looking to clinch but Puskas pushes him off.
Candelaria scores with a one two! Puskas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Ferenc Puskas has been cut.
Puskas throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Candelaria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Puskas has Candelaria pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puskas pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Candelaria tumbling to the mat - Puskas dives into Candelaria's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puskas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Candelaria wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Candelaria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puskas trying to control but Candelaria is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Candelaria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puskas wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Puskas manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Puskas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Candelaria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puskas is keen to just control but Candelaria is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Candelaria actively working from the bottom here.
Candelaria is trying to get back to full guard.
Puskas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
It looks like Joshua Candelaria has been cut.
Puskas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Puskas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Candelaria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puskas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Puskas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Puskas connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
That has opened up Joshua Candelaria's cut even more.
Puskas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Candelaria is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Joshua Candelaria's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB2#
Puskas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puskas lands a couple of digs.#CUT#
Joshua Candelaria's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joshua Candelaria's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ferenc Puskas!
Ferenc Puskas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 38
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Candelaria coming out on top.
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.
Candelaria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cubbedge stops Candelaria from getting back to his feet.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Candelaria is having none of it.
Cubbedge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Candelaria wants to get back to his feet.
Candelaria wants to stand back up but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control.
Cubbedge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge is dominant here and he's now got Candelaria's back!
Candelaria is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Cubbedge has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Candelaria! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cubbedge gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Cubbedge !
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Event:
Skrap Fights 32
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Candelaria takes the fight into the clinch.
Candelaria fails to pull guard.
Candelaria blocks a body shot from Bruce.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Candelaria as Bruce tries to tie him up.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruce is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Bruce tries to stall but Candelaria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Bruce wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria is trying to pull guard but Bruce has him pressed against the ropes.
Bruce trying to control the position but instead, Candelaria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruce into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bruce.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Candelaria.
Candelaria tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruce.#CUT#
It looks like Joshua Candelaria has been cut.#T1#
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruce jabs Candelaria right on the nose. Candelaria blinks but takes it well.
Bruce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candelaria takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Candelaria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Candelaria fails with the takedown
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Candelaria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruce is looking to chop away at Candelaria's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruce as he avoids it easily.
Candelaria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruce seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candelaria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruce tests Candelaria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Candelaria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce throws out a leg kick but Candelaria moves out of range and Bruce only half commits. #TD2#
Candelaria looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bruce!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SUB2#
Candelaria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Candelaria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Candelaria postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Candelaria on the ground.
Candelaria creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bruce gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bruce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Candelaria is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Candelaria sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruce defending well though.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruce avoid being mounted?
Bruce preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Candelaria is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Candelaria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Candelaria seems to be working for a kimura but Bruce defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Candelaria is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bruce as he works his way to full guard.
Bruce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruce tries to get out of the position.
Candelaria throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Candelaria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Candelaria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Candelaria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruce is fending him off so far but Candelaria persists. Nope, Bruce circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bruce misses its target.
Candelaria fails with the takedown.
Bruce feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Candelaria tries to clinch there but Bruce circles away.
#CL2#
Candelaria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Candelaria tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Candelaria.
Candelaria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Candelaria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Candelaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Bruce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria is looking to clinch.
Bruce throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Candelaria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Candelaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Candelaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Candelaria looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Bruce works the jab nicely.#T1#
Bruce slaps away a takedown attempt from Candelaria, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Candelaria shoots for a takedown but Bruce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce is looking to counter punch.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Candelaria has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Candelaria looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Candelaria is breathing heavily.
Bruce misses with a body kick.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruce scores with a sloppy right hand. Candelaria should have avoided that one.
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruce. That snapped Candelaria's head back.
Bruce looks to score with a jab to the body but Candelaria is just out of range.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Bruce tries to keep at a distance but Candelaria has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice body shot.#T2#
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Bruce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Candelaria can do to turn this around?
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Candelaria trying to land knees to the body.
Candelaria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bruce pulls his leg out and moves away.
Candelaria tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Candelaria tries to clinch but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruce but Bruce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Candelaria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Candelaria doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Joshua Candelaria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Bruce.#CL2#
Candelaria instigates a clinch.
Candelaria trying to stall but Bruce improves his position.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Candelaria's elbow.
Bruce is leaning against Candelaria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruce.
Bruce trying to control the position but instead, Candelaria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruce into the ropes.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from Candelaria.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice body shot.
Candelaria is trying to pull guard but Bruce turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruce looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Robert Bruce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Candelaria is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bruce wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Candelaria is trying to pull guard but Bruce turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Candelaria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruce avoids it.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Bruce slows down the pace here.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Candelaria or not.
Bruce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bruce manages to break the clinch.
Candelaria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Candelaria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruce digs a right hand into Candelaria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Candelaria's gas tank.
Bruce tries to stall but Candelaria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice body shot.
A short right from Bruce.
Bruce is leaning against Candelaria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Candelaria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Candelaria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruce listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruce connects with a jab.
Candelaria tries to clinch there but Bruce circles away.
Bruce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Candelaria shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Candelaria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Candelaria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Candelaria has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Candelaria has Bruce up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bruce lands a shot to the body.
Bruce lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bruce lands with a right to the head.
Candelaria takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candelaria goes for a takedown attempt but Bruce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Candelaria checks a low kick from Bruce.
Candelaria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bruce throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Candelaria clinches up against the ropes.
Bruce avoiding damage as Candelaria throws knees to the body.
A short right from Bruce. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Candelaria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Candelaria.
Candelaria wants to clinch.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Candelaria off the ropes and back into range.
Candelaria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Candelaria ends up having to push Bruce into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Candelaria on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruce!
Bruce works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Candelaria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruce.
Candelaria moves out of range as Bruce throws a body kick.
Candelaria wants to clinch.#T2#
Candelaria shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candelaria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Candelaria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
Candelaria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruce throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Candelaria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Bruce.
Candelaria takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robert Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Candelaria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruce scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Candelaria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bruce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Candelaria is rocked!
Candelaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Candelaria at a distance.
Candelaria moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce scores with a three punch combo!
Candelaria is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Candelaria tries to counter with a clinch but Bruce shakes him off and moves away.
Candelaria seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Bruce scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Candelaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Candelaria sees coming a mile off.
Bruce scores with a crisp jab that stopped Candelaria in his tracks.
Candelaria is looking to clinch.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Candelaria shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Candelaria walks into a straight right hand from Bruce.
Bruce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Candelaria momentarily.
#CL2#
Candelaria moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Candelaria.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Candelaria tries to pull guard but Bruce holds him up against the ropes and eventually Candelaria drops back down to his feet.
Bruce stalling in the clinch but Candelaria improves position.
Candelaria wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Candelaria's head.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruce holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bruce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Candelaria wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Candelaria looking for a takedown.
Candelaria throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joshua Candelaria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bruce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruce, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Robert Bruce!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Robert Bruce!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Robert Bruce!
Robert Bruce wins by unanimous decision!
Robert Bruce decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Candelaria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Candelaria goes for a double leg but Hulken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hulken continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Hulken - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Candelaria has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Hulken as Candelaria shoots in.
Hulken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hulken gets tackled into the cage by Candelaria. Candelaria maintains the clinch.
Hulken is trying to push Candelaria away but Candelaria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hulken avoiding damage as Candelaria throws knees to the body.
Hulken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Candelaria is keeping busy.
Candelaria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Harald Hulken has been cut.
Hulken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hulken throws a head punch that misses.
Candelaria keeps control of Hulken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Candelaria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hulken.
Hulken misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hulken manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Candelaria drives through and clinches with Hulken against the cage.
Candelaria stalling the fight.
Hulken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Candelaria.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candelaria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hulken walks away with a smile on his face. Candelaria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Candelaria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulken connects with a crisp jab.
Harald Hulken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Candelaria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Candelaria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hulken can't find room to land a body shot as Candelaria controls the action.
Candelaria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Candelaria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hulken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Candelaria ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Candelaria no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Candelaria is pulling down on Hulken's head. It's preventing any offense from Hulken, at least for the moment.
Candelaria tries to strike from the bottom.
Candelaria trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Candelaria looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hulken throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Candelaria is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hulken has his hands clasped together but Candelaria extends and breaks Hulken's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Candelaria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Candelaria!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joshua Candelaria thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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