
Erceg is following, but not throwing much. Judging: Jerin Valel, Jason Darrah 30-27. Records: Diana Belbita (15-7 MMA, 2-3 UFC), Maria Oliveira (13-7 MMA, 1-3 UFC) MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Belbita. Oliveira attempting a few flying knees to the head, but unsuccessful. Olivera havinga tough time putting together meaningful shots. Belbita is pressing the action here on the feet, connecting far more than Olivera. Oliveira escapes and they’re back to the feet. Round 3 – Big left hook connects for Belbita! She presses Oliveira against the cage and begins working the knees. She closes the distance and pins Oliveira against the cage. The referee pauses the action and resumes them on the feet. Belbita reverses the position Oliveira and is now her who’s in control in the clinch here against the cage. Belbita gets back to her feet by Oliveira presses and controls her against the cage. Round 2 – And Oliveira scores a takedown here in the first seconds. Big left hand for Belbita! Oliveira having a tough time connecting. And Oliveira drops back for a leg lock while being on top! She fails to get the submission and Belbita gets up. Oliveira shutting down Belbita’s attempts to get back up. Belbita seems to be taking a lead here with volume.

Round 1 – These two are wasting no time, as they’re exchanging big from the very start.

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