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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Leao (ranked 4987 p4p, 3027 weight class) and Salvador Dali (ranked 483 p4p, 326 weight class). Dali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hail Mary. Oswaldo Leao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salvador Dali's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Leao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvador Dali!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao misses with a body shot
and Dali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Leao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice jab there from Dali.
Leao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dali.
Dali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dali misses with a hook. Leao ducked under it nicely.
Leao throws a leg kick
and Leao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leao misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Dali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Dali there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali looks to throw the jab but Leao is out of range.
Leao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dali is fending him off so far but Leao persists. Nope, Dali circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dali misses.
Leao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Dali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leao. Dali does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali cracks Leao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salvador Dali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dali misses with an uppercut
and Leao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dali is looking to improve his position.
Dali tries to kick Leao off but Leao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leao wants to take a breather but Dali is having none of it.
Dali is looking to escape.
Leao is working for a submission of some sort.
Leao is looking for a kimura but Dali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leao to get the leverage.
Leao wants to work for an arm triangle but Dali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leao is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leao.
Leao is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leao is trying to work for a kimura but Dali is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leao is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leao seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Dali has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leao seems to be working for a kimura but Dali defends the submission attempt.
Leao is looking to advance position but Dali won't allow it.
Dali is trying to stand back up but Leao is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dali preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leao wants to control but Dali is keeping him busy.
Leao is working for a submission of some sort.
Dali is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dali dominated that round.
That's time! Leao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dali throws a hook but Leao blocks it.
Leao misses with a looping right.
Dali with a hook.
Leao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leao misses with a shot to the body
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Leao takes a swing at Dali's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Dali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leao misses with a kick to the body
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab.
Dali lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Dali there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dali missing with a left hand there. Leao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dali lands a jab to the head.
Dali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leao backs up against the cage.
Leao is rocked!
It looks like Oswaldo Leao has been cut.
Leao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Leao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leao throws a body punch but Dali moves out of range.
Leao seems to have got his legs back now.
Dali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salvador Dali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dali lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leao throws out a loose jab but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Leao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dali misses with a two punch combination.
Leao throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab.
Leao swings widly with a right hand
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dali works the jab nicely.
Dali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali cracks Leao with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dali has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leao to stand back up!
Leao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dali gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Dali!
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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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