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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo Leite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonardo Leite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leite on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leite seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Leite's front leg but catches the back leg as Leite tries to avoid it.
Diaz leaves Leite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Leite takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Neil Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
A lazy body kick from Diaz
and Leite counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leite is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz tries to buck Leite off but Leite is having none of it.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Leite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leite is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Leite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leite advances to full mount.
Diaz 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.
Leite is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leite stalling.
Diaz is not content to let Leite control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Leite.
Leite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leite slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leite pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is not content to let Leite control the position.
Leite is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leite to get the leverage.
Leite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Leite trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leite is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leite is aware though and is defending well.
Leite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leite pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is not content to let Leite control the position.
Leite seems to be looking for submissions.
Leite is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Leite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leite.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Leite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leite shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Leite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leite is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Leite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leite wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leite looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leite is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leonardo Leite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Leite has taken his back.
Leite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Leite is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Leite. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leite's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leite trying to control the position here.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leite working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Leite has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Leite working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Diaz stands up and waves to Leite to follow him.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leite's calf.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Leite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leite shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Leite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Leite shrugs it off though.
Leite shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leite fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz stuns Leite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leite is defended easily by Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leonardo Leite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leite backwards.
Diaz pushes Leite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leite is rocked!
Diaz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Leite to his knees! Diaz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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