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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Feijoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Da Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joaquin Feijoo's chin.
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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271 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Feijoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Feijoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Joaquin Feijoo has been cut.
Feijoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Feijoo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Da Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Feijoo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Feijoo wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Feijoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feijoo passes into half guard.
Feijoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feijoo in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijoo wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feijoo is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva won't allow Feijoo to pass to mount.
Feijoo 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Feijoo passes to full mount!
Feijoo controlling the pace for now.
Feijoo wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Feijoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feijoo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Feijoo pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Feijoo keeps moving.
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Feijoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feijoo is on top in guard.
Feijoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feijoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feijoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feijoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Feijoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feijoo tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Feijoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Feijoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Feijoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva prevents Feijoo from moving into mount.
Feijoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Feijoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Feijoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Silva wants to control but Feijoo postures up.
Feijoo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Da Silva's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feijoo has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Da Silva won't allow Feijoo to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijoo is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Feijoo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Feijoo moves nicely into side control.
Feijoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Feijoo tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is looking to control Feijoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Feijoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feijoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joaquin Feijoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feijoo wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Feijoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Feijoo's back!
Feijoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Feijoo fending off the submission attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Feijoo from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feijoo trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
Feijoo rolls, trying to escape but Da Silva keeps control of the position.
Feijoo is working hard here to advance position.
Feijoo turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva has his foot on Feijoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feijoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva has his foot on Feijoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feijoo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Feijoo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feijoo as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Feijoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Feijoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Feijoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva manages to get full guard.
Feijoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feijoo is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Feijoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Feijoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Feijoo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feijoo advances to half guard.
Feijoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feijoo wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Feijoo is controlling well.
Feijoo is looking for a kimura here.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Feijoo slows the pace down in half guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Feijoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feijoo is controlling the pace.
Da Silva is pressing down on Feijoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Feijoo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Feijoo dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Feijoo trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Feijoo won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Feijoo tries to pass.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feijoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Feijoo defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feijoo 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.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feijoo passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feijoo in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Feijoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feijoo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Feijoo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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