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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Feijao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Eco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Feijao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Passa o carro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Feijao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umberto Eco!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feijao catches Eco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eco keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eco. Feijao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Feijao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Feijao drops back looking for a leg! Eco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eco manages to kick Feijao off! Feijao jumps back into Eco's guard.
Feijao trying to control the position from guard on top but Eco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feijao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eco controlling the position.
Feijao trying to control but Eco is working from the bottom.
Feijao 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.
Eco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Feijao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eco is looking to clinch.
Eco is looking to clinch.
Eco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Feijao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Feijao is fighting to break Eco's control of his arms but Eco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feijao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eco keeping moving, preventing Feijao from controlling successfully.
Feijao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eco!
Eco controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feijao gets back to half guard.
Feijao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feijao wants to sweep here but Eco controlling him for the moment.
Feijao is working hard here to advance position.
Feijao trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Feijao keeping moving, preventing Eco from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feijao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eco is one step ahead there.
Eco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Feijao is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feijao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Feijao.
Feijao circles away from the clinch attempt
so Feijao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eco is on top in guard.
Feijao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eco is pushing down on Feijao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feijao is fighting to maintain full guard but Eco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feijao gets back to full guard.
Eco wants to get up but he can't break Feijao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feijao wants to sweep but no luck.
Eco wants to get up but he can't break Feijao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feijao wants to sweep but no luck.
Eco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Eco preventing the sweep.
Eco looking to pass the guard.
Eco won't allow Feijao to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eco tries to clinch there but Feijao circles away.
Eco stuffs the takedown attempt from Feijao. Feijao gets slowly back to his feet.
Feijao keeps the fight on the outside.
Eco thumps Feijao with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Feijao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feijao keeps the fight on the outside.
Eco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feijao wants to clinch.
Eco wants to clinch.
Feijao swats away the attempt to clinch by Eco.
Feijao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feijao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eco.
Eco stuffs the takedown.
Feijao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Feijao's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feijao misses with a takedown attempt
and Eco counters with a head kick. That will keep Feijao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eco delivers a nice body kick.
Eco clinches but Feijao breaks the clinch
and Feijao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Feijao.
Feijao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Feijao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feijao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Feijao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eco gets to his feet - Feijao follows without any prompting.
Eco rushes Feijao and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eco crunches a lovely knee into Feijao's ribcage.
Eco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Feijao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eco scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feijao looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Feijao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Feijao wants a takedown.
Eco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Feijao up against the cage.
Feijao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eco.
Eco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eco crunches a lovely knee into Feijao's ribcage.
Feijao has Eco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Feijao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feijao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eco walks away with a smile on his face. Feijao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eco clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feijao jumps guard but Eco stands there with Feijao around his waist. Feijao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eco.
Eco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Rafael Feijao has been cut.
Feijao stalling in the clinch but Eco improves position.
Eco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eco working Feijao over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Eco.
Feijao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eco lands a knee to the head.
Feijao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eco connects with a knee to the head.
Eco scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Eco.
Eco stalling against the cage.
Eco connects with a knee to the head.
Eco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eco prevents the takedown attempt.
Eco stalling the fight.
Feijao tries to break free but Eco pushes him back against the cage.
Eco lands a nice knee to the body.
Feijao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Eco to work.
Feijao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eco lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eco connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eco controlling the action here for a moment.
Eco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Eco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Feijao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Feijao wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feijao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eco counters with a leg kick.
Eco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Feijao moves into the clinch.
Eco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eco throws a punch but it's blocked by Feijao.
Feijao looking for a takedown.
Feijao tries to pull guard but Eco won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Eco.
Eco lands a good knee to the midsection. Feijao won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Eco.
Eco landing knees to the body.
Feijao looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Feijao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Feijao's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eco is pressed up against the cage. Feijao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eco down to the mat. Eco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Feijao, pushing him back against the cage.
Eco with a knee to the head.
Eco scores with a knee to the head.
Feijao is rocked!
Eco with a knee to the head.
Oh Feijao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eco stalling.
Feijao seems to have got his legs back now.
Eco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Feijao wants a takedown.
Eco slowing the pace effectively.
Feijao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Eco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eco landing knees to the head.
Feijao has Eco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feijao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Feijao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Umberto Eco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Feijao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Feijao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Eco.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Eco.
Eco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feijao misses with a takedown attempt - Eco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Feijao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eco closes the distance and clinches.
Eco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eco lands an elbow inside that Feijao shrugs off.
Eco lands a knee to the head.
Eco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Feijao fails to pull guard.
Eco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eco connects with a knee to the head.
Eco is stalling here.
Eco swings wildly with an uppercut but Feijao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eco stalls.
Eco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Feijao.
Eco landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eco is pressed up against the cage. Feijao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eco down to the mat. Eco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Eco.
Left hook, right uppercut from Feijao.
Horrible takedown by Feijao or perhaps it was just good defense by Eco which made him look bad.
Eco tries to clinch up.
Eco gets a clinch.
Feijao takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Eco.
Feijao is trying to break free.
Eco controlling the action here for a moment.
Feijao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Eco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Eco!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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