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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Feijao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feijao has chosen Passa o carro as his entrance music. Rafael Feijao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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201 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
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187 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Feijao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Feijao fails with a takedown attempt.
Feijao misses with a two punch combination.
Cullen lands with a good body shot.
Feijao avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Cullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Feijao rushes Cullen and presses him up against the cage.
Feijao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cullen is leaning against Feijao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Feijao looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Feijao's head.
Cullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Rafael Feijao has been cut.
Cullen gets through Feijao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feijao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
Good body shot from Cullen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feijao backwards.
Feijao is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen is working Feijao over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feijao backwards.
Cullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Feijao is still on wobbly legs! Can Cullen finish him?
Cullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Feijao seems to have recovered his senses.
Cullen lands with a left to the head.
Cullen digs a right hand underneath Feijao's ribcage. Feijao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Cullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen cracks Feijao with a nice body shot.
Cullen presses Feijao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cullen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen slows down the pace here.
Feijao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feijao tries to pull guard but Cullen holds him up against the cage and eventually Feijao drops back down to his feet.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Feijao.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Feijao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Feijao's face.
Cullen lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Cullen.
Cullen is working Feijao over against the cage.
Come on Cullen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cullen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cullen works on Feijao's body with a couple of short punches.
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feijao or not.
Feijao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Feijao tries to throw a body punch but Cullen avoids it by throwing Feijao back against the cage.
The referee calls for Cullen to work.
Feijao looking to throw knees to the head but Cullen is blocking nicely.
Feijao goes for a takedown attempt but Cullen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cullen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Feijao ducks right into an uppercut from Cullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feijao is looking to clinch.
Cullen swings for the body but Feijao moves out of range.
Feijao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feijao misses with a double jab
and Cullen counters with a two punch combo.
Cullen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feijao working Cullen over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cullen.
Feijao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feijao's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Feijao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Feijao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Cullen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen'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.
Cullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feijao being controlled against the cage.
Cullen cracks Feijao with a nice body shot.
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feijao or not.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Feijao avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Feijao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Feijao circles away quickly and effectively.
Feijao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Feijao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feijao works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Feijao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cullen looks to land a combination but Feijao avoids it well.
Feijao throws a combination that misses
and Cullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Feijao misses with a two punch combination.
Cullen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Feijao.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feijao moves away.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Feijao moves out of range.
Cullen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cullen drives through and clinches with Feijao against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cullen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Cullen.
Feijao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Feijao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Feijao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
Cullen has Feijao pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Feijao controls his hands.
Cullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feijao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cullen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Feijao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cullen'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.
Cullen gets underhooks to prevent Feijao's takedown attempt.
Cullen lands a body punch.
Feijao tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Cullen to work.
Cullen works on Feijao's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen cracks Feijao with a nice body shot.
Cullen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Feijao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cullen is pushing Feijao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feijao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cullen is pressed up against the cage. Feijao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cullen down to the mat. Cullen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Feijao fails to land with a series of punches.
Feijao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feijao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Cullen.
Feijao clinches but Cullen breaks the clinch
and Cullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feijao throws a series of strikes that have Cullen backpedaling.
Richard Cullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cullen moves into the clinch.
Cullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Cullen lands with a light punch inside.
Cullen is leaning against Feijao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Feijao wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Cullen - that landed with a thud.
Cullen controlling the action here for a moment.
Feijao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feijao can do to turn this around?
Cullen lands with a left to the head.
Cullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cullen has Feijao pressed against the cage.
Cullen stops a takedown attempt from Feijao.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Cullen works on Feijao's body with a couple of short punches.
Cullen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Feijao up against the cage.
Feijao wants a takedown but no success here.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is working Feijao over against the cage.
Cullen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Feijao tries for a takedown but Cullen manages to get underhooks.
Cullen is stalling here.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Feijao is working for takedown but Cullen is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Cullen is working Feijao over against the cage.
Cullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Feijao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Feijao looking for a takedown.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cullen.
Feijao tries to pull guard but Cullen holds him up against the cage and eventually Feijao drops back down to his feet.
Cullen lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Feijao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Feijao misses with a takedown
and Cullen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Feijao throws an elbow that misses.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feijao.
Cullen just leaning against Feijao, taking a breather.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Feijao backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Feijao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cullen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cullen cracks Feijao with a nice body shot.
Cullen avoiding damage.
Richard Cullen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feijao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cullen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cullen.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Cullen.
Feijao tries to score a body lock takedown but Cullen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Feijao.
Feijao can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
Feijao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
Cullen cracks Feijao with a nice body shot.
Cullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike.
Cullen is leaning against Feijao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Feijao has Cullen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cullen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cullen.
Cullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feijao backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Feijao is trying to drag Cullen to the mat but Cullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Feijao as Cullen tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Feijao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cullen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cullen gets underhooks to prevent Feijao's takedown attempt.
Feijao effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Feijao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cullen avoids it.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feijao wants a takedown but no success here.
Cullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Feijao.
Cullen just leaning against Feijao, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
The referee calls for Cullen to work.
A short body shot lands from Cullen as the two fighters clinch.
Feijao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cullen lands with a left to the head.
Cullen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
A short uppercut from Cullen.
A short uppercut from Cullen.
Feijao tries to pull guard but Cullen holds him up against the cage and eventually Feijao drops back down to his feet.
Feijao is working Cullen over against the cage.
Feijao misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen presses Feijao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feijao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cullen gets underhooks to prevent Feijao's takedown attempt.
Feijao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Feijao's head.
Cullen stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
Cullen managing to block the knees to the body from Feijao.
Cullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cullen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feijao wants a takedown.
Feijao misses with a punch on the inside.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands a body punch.
Feijao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cullen.
Cullen'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 tries for a takedown but Cullen manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Cullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feijao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cullen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
Nice body punch from Cullen - that landed with a thud.
Feijao can't get the takedown.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feijao.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cullen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen cracks Feijao with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Feijao fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Feijao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feijao moves away.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Feijao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cullen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feijao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cullen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Feijao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feijao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Feijao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Feijao tries to clinch
and Cullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cullen lands with a nice combination. Feijao backs away looking to recover.
Cullen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Cullen both land. Nice combination.
Feijao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Cullen misses.
Feijao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cullen counters with a series of strikes. Feijao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cullen is looking to wear down Feijao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Feijao wants to clinch
and Feijao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cullen closes the distance and clinches.
Feijao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feijao letting Cullen take a breather here.
Feijao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Feijao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Cullen.
Cullen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
Feijao tries a body shot but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cullen works on Feijao's body with a couple of short punches.
Feijao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
Cullen lands with a right to the head.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
Cullen stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen blocks the elbow strike.
Feijao wants a takedown.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Feijao.
Cullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
The referee calls for Cullen to work.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
Feijao has a couple of punches blocked by Cullen.
Feijao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cullen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
Feijao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cullen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Feijao tries to stall but Cullen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cullen lands with a left to the head.
Cullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cullen blocking some punches.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Feijao avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Feijao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Feijao backwards.
Feijao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cullen is leaning against Feijao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cullen avoiding damage.
Feijao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Feijao misses with a knee to the head.
Cullen effectively controlling the action here.
Feijao working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen had his way with Rafael Feijao in that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Feijao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Feijao tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it.
Feijao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cullen swivels and escapes.
Cullen scores with a three punch combo!
Feijao dodges the punch combination from Cullen.
Feijao wants to clinch up but Cullen keeps it at a distance.
Feijao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cullen swings for the body but Feijao moves out of range.
Feijao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Feijao.
Cullen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Feijao clinches but Cullen breaks the clinch
and Cullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Feijao misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Feijao tries to clinch up
and Cullen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen is struggling to control the position.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cullen works on Feijao's body with a couple of short punches.
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feijao or not.
Cullen lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Feijao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Cullen.
Feijao working hard to break the clinch.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cullen.
A left hand lands to the body for Cullen.
Cullen digs a right hand into Feijao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feijao's gas tank.
Cullen gets underhooks to prevent Feijao's takedown attempt.
Cullen is working Feijao over against the cage.
Cullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Feijao.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Feijao.
Cullen effectively controlling the action here.
Cullen gets through Feijao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Feijao.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
Cullen digs a right hand into Feijao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feijao's gas tank.
Cullen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Feijao up against the cage.
Cullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feijao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Feijao tries to break free but Cullen pushes him back against the cage.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feijao.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feijao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cullen is leaning against Feijao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Feijao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feijao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Feijao rushes Cullen and presses him up against the cage.
Feijao tries to score a body lock takedown but Cullen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cullen pushes Feijao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Feijao wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cullen as the two fighters clinch.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Cullen.
Feijao is trying to drag Cullen to the mat but Cullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rafael Feijao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cullen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Cullen.
Feijao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Feijao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.
Feijao tries a knee to the head but Cullen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cullen - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Cullen.
Cullen is working Feijao over against the cage.
Cullen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Feijao up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feijao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Feijao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cullen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:42
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:41
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cullen!
Richard Cullen retains his middleweight title!
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