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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Feijao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Feijao's choice of entrance music: Passa o carro. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Feijao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feijao doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismail circles away.
Feijao wants to clinch up but Ismail keeps it at a distance.
Rafael Feijao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feijao doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismail circles away.
Ismail closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Feijao to the mat! Feijao manages to get full guard.
Feijao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ismail has picked Feijao up and slammed him! Feijao can't keep hold of the triangle and Ismail manages to pass to side control!
Ismail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feijao keeps working.
Feijao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Feijao manages to get to full guard.
Feijao is looking for a triangle but Ismail pushes his legs off easily.
Ismail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ismail is looking to stand up but Feijao won't let him.
Ismail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feijao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ismail has managed to get both his arms back between Feijao's legs - danger averted.
Ismail slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ismail trying to control the position from guard on top but Feijao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismail 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ismail can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ismail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feijao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ismail has managed to get both his arms back between Feijao's legs - danger averted.
Feijao has his foot on Ismail's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ismail works his way back into a safe position though.
Feijao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feijao looks gassed!
Ismail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Feijao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ismail can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feijao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ismail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail trying to control but Feijao is working from the bottom.
Ismail passes Feijao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ismail slows the pace down in half guard.
Ismail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feijao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ismail decides to stand up.
Ismail slips a jab and a cross from Feijao.
Feijao misses with a head kick.
Feijao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ismail blocks a head kick by Feijao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feijao gets the takedown into side control.
Feijao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ismail knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ismail is trying to control Feijao's posture but Feijao avoids it.
Feijao throws a strike aimed at the side of Ismail's head but Ismail avoids it well.
Feijao trying to control the action but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Ismail throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail stops Feijao from passing to mount.
Ismail manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Feijao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ismail is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Feijao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Feijao looking for a guillotine here but Ismail defends easily.
Feijao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ismail is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Feijao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Feijao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ismail connects with a couple of short punches.
Feijao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ismail stands up and waves to Feijao to follow him.
Ismail keeps the fight on the outside.
Feijao throws a nice looking combination but Ismail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Feijao swinging wildly here.
Feijao misses with a body kick.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ismail was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feijao working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feijao regains half guard.
Ismail is trying to control. Feijao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feijao actively working from the bottom here.
Feijao is breathing heavily.
Ismail trying to control the action but Feijao is working from the bottom.
Feijao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ismail pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Ismail seems content to control.
Feijao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ismail pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Feijao wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Feijao sprawls well. Feijao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ismail gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feijao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ismail doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Feijao counters with a one-two to the body.
Feijao throws a right and a left that Ismail avoids nicely.
Feijao tries to close the distance and clinch but Ismail swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feijao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ismail closes the distance and clinches up with Feijao, looking for a takedown. Ismail pushes Feijao against the cage but Feijao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallid Ismail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feijao fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feijao shoots in and bounces Ismail off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Feijao wants to control from the top but Ismail keeps moving.
Feijao stands and steps away. Ismail gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ismail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Feijao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Feijao wants to free his trapped foot but Ismail is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail landing small, sideways elbows.
Feijao wants to free his trapped foot but Ismail is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feijao is nestled in close to Ismail, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Feijao is trying to control the action in half guard but Ismail is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feijao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ismail defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Feijao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Feijao.
Ismail has a takedown stuffed.
Feijao tries to clinch but Ismail moves out of range.
Feijao is looking to clinch.
Ismail tries to score a power double leg takedown but Feijao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ismail somewhat.
Feijao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ismail wants to sweep but no luck.
Feijao trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ismail is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ismail has escaped and now he's on top!
Feijao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feijao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ismail can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ismail distracts Feijao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Feijao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ismail defends it easily.
Ismail trying to control but Feijao is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feijao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ismail trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ismail 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.
Ismail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feijao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ismail has managed to get both his arms back between Feijao's legs - danger averted.
Feijao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ismail forces his way into half guard.
Ismail controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feijao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rafael Feijao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ismail tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Feijao.
Feijao tries to kick Ismail off but Ismail keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ismail is keen to just control but Feijao is a slippery customer.
Feijao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ismail's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ismail's back!
Feijao is working the ground and pound. Can Ismail escape?
Ismail looking very determined here, making life difficult for Feijao.
Feijao is riding his opponent, not letting Ismail buck him off.
Feijao keeps control of the position as Ismail tries to break free.
Rafael Feijao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Feijao has good solid back control here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Feijao. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wallid Ismail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feijao wants to control but Ismail is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feijao controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Feijao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Feijao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Feijao!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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