VIDEO: Vinicius Oliveira Scores Brutal One-Shot KO in DWCS Week 8 Debut
Vinicius Oliveira has made a successful debut under the UFC banner by sparking Victor Madrigal out cold with a in the first round of their bout on Dana White's Contender Series.
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"I knew the KO was going to happen in the first round because I have trained so hard for this," Oliveira remarked in his post-fight interview. "... No one can stop me, I promise, I will be the new champion."
The bout was fairly lopsided, with Oliveira exploiting Madrigal's susceptibility to low kicks. The power disparity was glaring, and a crisp 1-2-3 combination just three-minutes into the first round completely ragdolled Madrigal; Dana White was left speechless.
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"Lok Dog", a former UAE Warriors champion, improves his record to 19-3-0, with an incredible 89% finish rate - 15 knockouts and two submissions. He'll likely be looking at a UFC contract with this victory, which will certainly put the bantamweight division on notice.
Oliveira's victory marks a fantastic start to week eight of DWCS, and that isn't all. The night plays host to a number of incredible fighters looking to make huge statements on the premier stage for mixed martial arts.
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