The time has come for the long-awaited UFC 299, which opens the organization's month of events this Saturday (8). With six Brazilians and a clash for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg), the fight program features 14 fights for MMA fans. According to 'Stake.com’, Jailton Malhadinho e Michael Pereira are favorites Curtis blaydes e Michal Oleksiejczuk, While Gilbert Durinho it's zebra against Jack Della Maddalena.
In addition to the Brazilian highlights, the bookmaker's quote is favorable for Sean O'Malley, champion up to 65,7kg. The North American, who arrives for his first title defense, faces Marlon Vera.
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Other Brazilian representatives on the card are Rafael dos Anjos, Philip Lins e Peter Munhoz. They are all zebras before Mateuz Gamrot, Ion cutelaba and Kyler Phillips.
Sean O'Malley (R$ 1,37) x Marlon Vera (R$ 3,20)
The reckoning has finally arrived for Sean O'Malley x Marlon Vera. The two fighters, who are the main highlights of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg) today, faced each other for the first time in edition number 252, in August 2020.
At the time, O'Malley suffered an injury and ended up defeated at the end of the first round. To date, it was the North American's only setback, which also served as a comeback. He has since scored five victories and reached the top of the world. For the confrontation, he has favoritism of R$1,37.
Vera, in turn, has the first chance at the linear Ultimate title. The Ecuadorian, known for his intensity and precise stand-up play, has won five of the seven most recent clashes in his career. However, he needs to overcome the distrust of the bookmaker, who pays R$3,20, to make history.
Gilbert Durinho (R$ 2,41) x Jack Della Maddalena (R$ 1,63)
Known for toughness and sharp play on the ground, Gilbert Durinho needs to reinvent himself to once again aim for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.). The Brazilian, who occupies fourth place in the ranking of the division led by Leon edwards, there is an odd of R$ 2,41 to face the promise Jack Della Maddalena, with R$ 1,63.
Durinho is recovering, as he had to be inactive to treat a serious shoulder injury in a fight against Belal Muhammad |, in May 2023. In front of him, there will be Della Maddalena, who is experiencing an enlightened moment and a period of 16 consecutive triumphs – six of which are in Ultimate.
Jailton Malhadinho (R$ 1,90) x Curtis Blaydes (R$ 1,98)
The end of the preliminary program brings two of the biggest and most feared heavyweights (up to 120,2 kg) face to face today. Undefeated in the UFC, Jailton Malhadinho is a slight favorite, with R$ 1,90 of favoritism in the 'Stake'. At 32 years old, he is coming off a points victory over Derrick Lewis No. UFC Sao Paulo.
Division veteran, Curtis blaydes has odds of R$ 1,98 and is trying to recover from a knockout suffered against Sergei Pavlovich, in April 2023. The North American had been scheduled to fight in São Paulo, but had to leave after an injury. The winner can compete for the interim belt, which belongs to Tom aspinall, in the next presentation.
Michel Pereira (R$ 1,69) x Michal Oleksiejczuk (R$ 2,28)
Apparently, the medium weight version (up to 83,9kg) of Michael Pereira has pleased fans. After a devastating debut, including a knockout in the first round over Andre Petroski, the Brazilian arrives well priced, with R$ 1,69, for the confrontation against Michal Oleksiejczuk.
The Pole, who has three victories in the last four appearances, appears to be an underdog with a difference of R$ 2,28, but is trying to stop the 'Paraense Voador' streak of six positive results in a row.
UFC 299 technical sheet
Order date: March 09th, 2024
Open Hours: From 20pm (Brasília time)
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (00pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley (R$ 1,38) x Marlon Vera (R$ 3,20) – fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Dustin poirier (R$ 2,85) x Benoit Saint-Denis ($ 1,48)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin holland (R$ 1,78) x Michael Page ($ 2,13)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gilbert Durinho (R$ 2,41) x Jack Della Maddalena ($ 1,63)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan (R$ 1,82) x song yadong ($ 2,08)
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:00 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Curtis blaydes (R$ 1,98) x Jailton Malhadinho ($ 1,90)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Katlyn Cerminara (R$ 2,85) x Maycee barber ($ 1,48)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz gamrot (R$ 1,23) x Rafael dos Anjos ($ 4,60)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Peter Munhoz (R$ 2,85) x Kyler Phillips ($ 1,47)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ion cutelaba (R$ 1,81) x Philip Lins ($ 2,10)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira (R$ 1,69) x Michal Oleksiejczuk ($ 2,28)
Heavy weights (up to 120,2 kg): Robelis Despaigne (R$ 1,31) x Josh Parisian ($ 3,80)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): CJ Vergara (R$ 5,40) x Asu Almabaev ($ 1,19)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg: Joanne Wood (R$ 3,00) x Maryna moroz ($ 1,44)
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