Daniel Marcos sound fundamentals – and ability to dodge a very telegraphed spinning backfist – put him on the path to victory against a reckless Saimon Oliveira in UFC 283’s curtain jerker.
Marcos dug a pair of knees deep into Oliveira’s midsection for the knockout at the 2:18 mark of the second round in what was his first octagon win after finding success in DWCS.
Check out the finish below.
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Contender Series vet Oliveira sought his first octagon win on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, and wrestling was his initial weapon. Marcos managed to avoid the attack, and Oliveira’s repetitive backfist set Marcos up for success.
Marcos kept pressing in with punches and kicks punctuated by combos. Oliveira was unwisely turned his back on Oliveira. Oliveira was not willing to engage, but Marcos took control of the fight. After an Oliveira takedown attempt went awry, Marcos hit his foe with a three-piece and then sunk in the knees that forced referee intervention.
Oliveira remains winless in the UFC after two tries while Marcos extends his unbeaten streak to 14 pro fights.
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23565712/ufc-283-video-daniel-marcos-shuts-down-saimon-oliveira-in-second-with-brutal-knees-to-body?rand=96749
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