UFC 299 prelim results: Blaydes stops Almeida, heavyweight newcomer scores 18-second KO

UFC 299 is currently going down in Miami, Florida and the prelims just wrapped up with a heavyweight clash between top-ranked contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jailton Almeida as the featured bout.

Blaydes, ranked at No. 5 in the promotion’s heavyweight rankings ahead of UFC 299, managed to secure a secure a second-round stoppage against the rising contender. In the first round, Almeida wasted no time and immediatelly turned to wrestling, scoring nine takedowns and controlling Blaydes throughout the round. However, things took a turn in round two as Blaydes used Almeida’s takedown attempt as an opportunity to land some heavy hammerfists that led to a TKO finish.

RAZOR BLAYDES PUTS HIM OUT!

🪒 @RazorBlaydes265 drops the heavy hands on Almeida! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/S4ovHdKOj2

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024

In his post-fight interview, Blaydes said he has ”unfinished business” with Tom Aspinall, indicating that he’d like to challenge the UFC interim heavyweight champion next.

Unfinished business? 💼

💢 @RazorBlaydes265 eyeing up a rematch with 🏆 @AspinallMMA post-#UFC299! pic.twitter.com/ueiZ38jsQv

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024

Gamrot beats RDA, Despaigne scores 18-second KO

The UFC 299 prelims featured several other high-profile bouts including a lightweight contest where the No. 6 ranked contender Mateusz Gamrot defeated former champ Rafael Dos Anjos by unanimous decision.

"Islam, don't go anywhere!"

🇵🇱 @Gamer_MMA wants a showdown with the lightweight king for all the gold! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/bOUgcVPuQw

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024

Fan-favorite Michel Pereira also scored quite a brutal submission win where he attacked the body, landing heavy knees before forcing the rear-naked choke against Michal Oleksiejczuk in the very first round.

MICHEL PEREIRA LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

🇧🇷 @UFCPereira goes to the body, finishes with the RNC and busts out the breakdancing! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/efuMmdqBpw

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024

Question is what was more impressive, Pereira’s submission win or his dance performance during the walkouts …

OH THESE BOYS ARE COOKING! 👨‍🍳

The ultimate showman 🇧🇷 @UFCPereira dancing his way to the Octagon! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/zAJftVmi4S

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024

Another notable win on the UFC 299 prelims was heavyweight newcomer Robelis Despaigne. The Cuban got signed by the UFC after going 4-0 with four first-round knockouts, finishing three of those bouts in just 19 seconds combined. This time, he landed another quick knockout, stopping Josh Parisian in just 18 seconds to move to 5-0 and come out victorious in his UFC debut.

AS WILD AS WE EXPECTED! AS SHORT AS WE EXPECTED! 🤯

🇨🇺 ROBELIS DESPAIGNE HAS ARRIVED! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/YZKWA7yFH7

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024

UFC 299 prelim results

Check out the UFC 299 prelim results down below!

• Curtis Blaydes def. Jailton Almeida via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:36
• Maycee Barber vs. Katlyn Cerminara via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Kyler Phillips def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Philipe Lins def. Ion Cutelaba via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Michel Pereira def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:01
• Robelis Despaigne def. Josh Parisian via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:18
• Asu Almabaev def. CJ Vergara via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Joanne Wood def. Maryna Moroz via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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