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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 1792 p4p, 191 weight class) and Roger Dos Oliviera (ranked 4782 p4p, 398 weight class). Roger Dos Oliviera looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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150 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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165 cm
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140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Oliviera's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dos Oliviera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santiago is trying to control. Dos Oliviera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is defending well.
Dos Oliviera is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Dos Oliviera defends it.
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Oliviera's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Oliviera is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Oliviera defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Dos Oliviera is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago works his way into full mount!
Dos Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Santiago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Oliviera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up.
Santiago prevents Dos Oliviera from getting the reversal.
Santiago has control of Dos Oliviera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dos Oliviera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santiago looking to control but Dos Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Dos Oliviera blocking the ground and pound.
Dos Oliviera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that round.
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.
Santiago dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Dos Oliviera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago stands and throws Dos Oliviera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Oliviera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Santiago off but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Oliviera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Dos Oliviera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago.
Santiago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control the position but Dos Oliviera is working away.
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Oliviera looks to move to half guard but instead Santiago has passed into mount! Damn!
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up.
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Santiago wants to control the pace but Dos Oliviera is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago moves to the back.
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Santiago looking for the choke from the back.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Santiago tightening his grip on Dos Oliviera, looking for the choke.
Dos Oliviera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Santiago gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
Santiago is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Oliviera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santiago is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Oliviera is controlling his hands well.
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Santiago go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Santiago looking for the RNC.
Dos Oliviera has hold of Santiago's leg, trying to break free but it's let Santiago lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dos Oliviera is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Santiago throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Santiago!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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