Ricardo Lamas Survives Choke To Submit Charles Oliveira In Mexico City

Ricardo Lamas (17-5) and Charles Oliveira were supposed to engage in a featherweight clash at UFC Fight Night 98. The fight went on, but Charles Oliveira (21-7) missed weight by nine pounds. With the high altitude in Mexico City, many wondered if the extra weight would hinder “do Bronx.”

Despite early success, Oliveira succumbed to a guillotine choke.

Lamas kicked his opponent low early, but Oliveira shook it off with no time called. Lamas scored a takedown. An elbow landed for “The Bully.” Oliveira went for a leg lock, but his opponent scrambled out. Lamas shook off the standing rear naked choke attempt from “do Bronx.” Oliveira lifted up his opponent and took him down. He locked in the anaconda choke, but Lamas’ defense helped him survive. Oliveira moved to a rear-naked choke position. By the time “do Bronx” appeared to get the neck of Lamas, the round was over.

Lamas started the round with a spinning back kick. Oliveira landed a right hand. He then scored a takedown, but “The Bully” swept him in the middle of a choke attempt. He moved to side control and landed some elbows. Oliveira tried to reverse, but Lamas forced the tap from a guillotine choke.

Final Result: Ricardo Lamas def. Charles Oliveira via Submission (Guillotine Choke) – R2, 2:13