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#5. Charles Oliveira vs. Kevin Lee (Lightweight)
The Motown Phenom and do Bronx entered the Octagon for the main event of the evening, with Charles Oliveira coming in to prove a point as he was on a six-fight win streak. Kevin Lee had ended Gregor Gillespie's undefeated record in his last fight and he seemed to have found his swagger back.
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Oliveira didn't need time to warm up as he came in all guns blazing with jump-in kicks and the much-needed pressure. Lee weathered the storm and landed a jab and a 1-2 before being taken down to the mat. Oliveira was his creative self as he looked for different submissions. He scouted for an RNC first, but Lee turned and almost got into full guard. Oliveira then looked for a heel hook but Lee scrambled and got into full guard again. While Lee had top control, Oliveira attempted many submissions from his back. Lee landed heavy elbows from the top until the hooter went off.
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Oliveira continued to press forward as he went for a spinning back fist to kick off the second round. Both men exchanged some powerful shots and they didn't back off. The stayed in the pocket and threw clean shots. Oliveira hurt Lee with an uppercut and a follow-up right, and the Motown Phenom moved away, which hinted at his displeasure. Oliveira went for the knee and Lee caught it and landed the takedown. Oliveira attempted the armbar before transitioning to the arm triangle. The scramble ended with Lee on the top in half guard. Lee controlled the fight on the mat and slowed the pace of the contest. Lee got up to his feet with Oliveira attempting up-kicks and hammer fists from the back. The round came to an end with Oliveira going for a heel hook.
The Brazilian continued his trend of beginning the round hot with a jump-in front kick. Lee replied with a hay-maker. Lee grabbed the leg for a single-leg. However, Oliveira grabbed Lee's neck, took him down, locked in the guillotine and got the tap. Lee claimed to have not submitted but the replays clearly showed that he did tap a few times.
Result: Charles Oliveira def. Kevin Lee via submission (guillotine choke) (Round 3, 0:28)
Oliveira's streak lives on. He is now seven fights without a defeat and he will now be knocking on the doors of the top-ranked fighters of the Lightweight division. Well-deserved.
