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Saturday’s UFC 299 prelims were loaded with talent and important matchups, and when the action hit the Octagon at Kaseya Center, the athletes delivered in spades.
From a veteran leaving on a high note and young prospects impressing to a new contender emerging at flyweight and a heavyweight stalwart showing he’s still in the mix, the early slate in Miami featured a little bit of everything and set the stage for the pay-per-view main card.
Here’s a look at how things played out to begin UFC 299. | Official Scorecards | Main Card Results | Who Won Bonuses At UFC 299?
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2 Results
- Sean O’Malley defeats Marlon Vera by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-44)
- Dustin Poirier defeats Benoit Saint Denis by KO (strikes) at 2:32 of Round 2
- Michael Page defeats Kevin Holland by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)
- Jack Della Maddalena defeats Gilbert Burns by KO (knee and elbows) at 3:43 of Round 3
- Petr Yan defeats Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Curtis Blaydes defeats Jailton Almeida by TKO (strikes) at 0:36 of Round 2
- Maycee Barber defeats Katlyn Cerminara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Dos Anjos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Kyler Phillips defeats Pedro Munoz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Philipe Lins defeats Ion Cutelaba by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Michel Pereira defeats Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:01 of Round 1
- Robelis Despaigne defeats Josh Parisian by TKO (strikes) at 0:18 of Round 1
- Asu Almabayev defeats CJ Vergara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Joanne Wood defeats Maryna Moroz by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2 Prelim Results
Joanne Wood defeats Maryna Moroz by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Joanne Wood Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Joanne Wood Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Joanne Wood and Maryna Moroz kicked off the action at UFC 299 in a rematch of their April 2015 battle in Krakow, Poland, cracking on each other for the final 10 minutes in a spirited back-and-forth affair.
Moroz dominated the first after putting Wood on the deck, but over the second and third, the fight was contested on the feet and the action was too competitive to definitively say who got the better of the exchanges. Late in the third, Wood connected with a spinning back fist that put Moroz on Dream Street, leading to a dominant final stretch for the Scottish veteran.
The judges were tasked with determining the victor, and when the scores were tallied, it was Wood that came out ahead, earning a measure of revenge and a victory in what is her final UFC appearance. The TUF 20 alum goes out with a 9-8 mark inside the Octagon and a career record of 17-8 overall
Asu Almabayev defeats CJ Vergara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Make it two wins in two starts and 15 consecutive victories overall for Asu Almabayev.
Asu Almabayev Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Asu Almabayev Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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The sophomore from Kazakhstan controlled every moment of his clash with CJ Vergara on Saturday, showcasing his excellent grappling skills and a taste of his striking abilities without ever really being in danger at any point. Each time Vergara had even a single positive moment, Almabayev was right there to respond by either tying him up or taking him down.
All three judges saw it the same way, awarding the streaking 30-year-old the unanimous decision victory. There are a number of emerging names ascending the ranks at flyweight right now, and Almabayev is one to keep a close eye on going forward.
Robelis Despaigne defeats Josh Parisian by TKO (strikes) at 0:18 of Round 1
Robelis Despaigne has arrived.
Robelis Despaigne Octagon Interview | UFC 299
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Robelis Despaigne Octagon Interview | UFC 299
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The Cuban heavyweight sat down Josh Parisian with a right hand while backing up, following up with a huge uppercut that put the veteran on the canvas and brought the referee in to stop the action.
Quite the debut for Despaigne, who moves to 5-0 with five first-round finishes as a mixed martial artist. Keep your eyes peeled for “The Big Boy” because his power is for real.
Michel Pereira defeats Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:01 of Round 1
Michel Pereira may have spent longer doing his choreographed dance routine prior to walking out than he did in the Octagon dispatching Michal Oleksiejczuk.
Michel Pereira Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Michel Pereira Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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“Demolidor” hurt the Polish middleweight with a punch to the body, backing him up, before unloading a knee to the midsection that folded him over. From there, the Brazilian latched onto a rear-naked choke to secure the finish.
This was a blistering effort from the surprisingly under the radar middleweight, who has now earned back-to-back rapid stoppages at 185 pounds and seven straight wins overall
Philipe Lins defeats Ion Cutelaba by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Make it four straight for Philipe Lins.
Philipe Lins Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Philipe Lins Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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The Brazilian veteran chewed up the lead leg of Ion Cutelaba early in their light heavyweight clash on Saturday’s prelims, compromising his movement and ability to plant while throwing his punches. Although he slowed over the course of the fight, Lins was able to clinch and grapple well and avoid the sporadic offensive rushes that came from “The Hulk” throughout the fight.
After dropping his first two UFC appearances at heavyweight, Lins has rattled off four consecutive victories since transitioning to the 205-pound ranks. It was a workmanlike effort, and now Lins finds himself on the doorstep of the Top 15
Kyler Phillips defeats Pedro Munoz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kyler Phillips collected the biggest win of his career to kick off Saturday’s televised UFC 299 prelims, sprinting out to an early lead and maintaining it over the final two rounds against Pedro Munhoz.
Kyler Phillips Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Kyler Phillips Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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The 28-year-old MMA Lab representative put together dynamic combinations that stung Munhoz in the opening frame, looking incredibly fluid and sharp against the durable Brazilian veteran. Though his pace and output slowed as the fight progressed, Phillips still connected with combos in spurts and never allowed Munhoz to build any meaningful momentum.
Phillips has now won three straight and six of seven in the UFC, reminding everyone that he’s another of the skilled, emerging names working forward in the 135-pound ranks at the moment. A return to the rankings and a date with another surging climber in the second half of the year would make a lot of sense
Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Dos Anjos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Mateusz Gamrot weathered a rugged start to grind out a quality win over former lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos midway through Saturday’s fight card.
Mateusz Gamrot Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Mateusz Gamrot Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Dos Anjos hurt the Polish contender in the early stages of the first round, timing strong shots that put Gamrot in defensive mode. But in the second half of the round and over the remainder of the fight, “Gamer” was able to press the action and lean on his grappling to stifle the Brazilian veteran’s advances and collect the win.
That’s now three straight and victories in six of his last seven for Gamrot, who remains a fixture in the Top 10 and a tough out each and every time he steps into the Octagon
Maycee Barber defeats Katlyn Cerminara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight standouts Maycee Barber and Katlyn Cerminara clashed in a gruelling 15-minute battle in the penultimate preliminary card fight, neither one backing down for a moment.
Maycee Barber Post Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Maycee Barber Post Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Barber seemed to get the better of things in the first round, crowding the former title challenger and forcing her to fight in tight quarters. Cerminara had more success early in the second when working from range, but Barber was again able to close the distance and make it grimy, replicating the same approach for a good portion of the third.
When the totals were added up, Barber emerged victorious, collecting her sixth straight victory and the biggest win of her career. She’s continuing to improve every time out and is now 9-2 in the UFC, with a spot in the Top 5 at flyweight likely coming when the rankings update next week
Curtis Blaydes defeats Jailton Almeida by TKO (strikes) at 0:36 of Round 2
Curtis Blaydes has halted Jailton Almeida’s rapid ascent up the heavyweight ranks.
Curtis Blaydes Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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Curtis Blaydes Post-Fight Interview | UFC 299
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After getting wrestled to the canvas for the majority of the first round, Blaydes unloaded hammerfists as Almeida reached for a single leg to start the second, and he didn’t let up until referee Mike Beltran stepped in to stop the fight.
This was an outstanding comeback win for Blaydes, who has been a fixture in the Top 5 at heavyweight for several years and now holds wins over the top emerging talent in the division and the interim champion
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2 took place live from Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on March 9, 2024. See the final Prelims & Main Card Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC Fight Pass!
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