Rafael dos Anjos (left) fighting against Mateusz gamrot (dir.) in UFC 299. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
Lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) in Ultimate between 2015 and 2016, Rafael dos Anjos missed the chance to return to the top 10 in the category. Opponent of Mateusz gamrot No. UFC 299, held this Saturday (9), in Miami (USA), the Brazilian had a good start to the confrontation, but ended up suffering an upset with the strategy well imposed by his rival. Victim of his opponent's effective wrestling, the Niteroi native was overcome in the judges' unanimous decision.
Number 11 in the lightweight rankings, Dos Anjos was unable to advance in the category. At 39 years old, the Brazilian suffers the third stumble in the last five appearances.
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With an eye on a future title fight, Mateusz gamrot was successful in defending sixth place in the group against an MMA icon. The Pole also reached the mark of three positive results in a row.
Bitter taste
The fight began with Gamrot taking the initiative with a high kick, which exploded in the Brazilian's guard. Rafael saved his attacks and waited for the best moment to strike. Still in the first minute, a high kick from Dos Anjos shook the Pole, who went to the canvas. The former champion remained aggressive and tried to settle the bill. Mateusz managed to resist and managed to engage in a grappling fight to minimize the damage. The Niteroi native managed to pull away and continued scoring against the lightweight prospect. Halfway through the stage, a straight shot from Rafael once again rocked his opponent, who was looking cornered. With two minutes left in the stage, Mateusz fell and almost ended up the victim of a guillotine from the Brazilian. The Pole managed to get out of position and started trying to score with ground and pound. The assault ended with Gamrot in an advantageous position.
In the second round, Dos Anjos led the action and attacked his opponent with sequences of jabs, straight shots and low kicks. Mateusz responded with a kick to the waist and then managed a takedown. Rafael stayed on his feet, but Gamrot remained pressing, glued to the former champion's back. Almost halfway through the stage, Dos Anjos managed to pull away, but was launching attacks in vain. After a moment of fighting on the feet, Mateusz once again adopted grappling as a strategy. Even without force, the Pole's game proved effective in nullifying the Niteroi native. Once again, Rafael managed to free himself, but, once again, he ended up knocked down during a takedown. In the final minute, the fighters walked away. Nearing the end of the assault, the combatants rehearsed a frank exchange, but there was no more time.
The last round began with Mateusz launching a first attack, with a direct attack on the Brazilian's waistline. Dos Anjos adopted caution and tried to avoid another fall from his opponent. Still in the first minute, Gamrot managed another takedown, but the Brazilian got up quickly. With a fair strategy, the Pole once again took the Tupiniquim to the ground, complicating the former champion's plan. Following the same script as in the second stage, the Niteroi native moved away, but Mateusz, once again, shortened the fight and went into a grappling fight.
Maycee Barber wins another one and reaches the flyweight elite
Maycee barber fighting in UFC 299. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
UFC's bet on the future of flyweight (up to 56,7 kg.), Maycee barber won another one. In a heated confrontation, the athlete was superior to the veteran Katlyn Cerminara and convinced the side judges. After three rounds, the American was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
The result takes Barber to the elite of the category led by Alexa grasso. With the triumph, the North American, in addition to adding eight positive results in a row, reaches the top 5.
Featured for years in the division, Cerminara, formerly known as Katlyn chookagian moves away from the dream of a new title fight. The combatant also suffers the second stumble in a row.
Promessa beats Pedro Munhoz and reaches the bantamweight elite
Peter Munhoz (left) fighting against Kyler Phillips (dir.) in UFC 299. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
In an important challenge for your career, Kyler Phillips It was an exciting fight and didn't disappoint the fans. Opponent of Peter Munhoz, a standout for years in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg.), the North American had a busy confrontation and did enough to add another triumph in the UFC. After three rounds, the combatant was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
An Ultimate representative since 2020, Phillips has a lot to celebrate. In addition to beating an icon of the category, the North American should gain a place in the top 15 next week, as he surpassed 13th in the group.
Despite the good start to the match, Munhoz remains in an unstable situation in his recent trajectory. In the last nine challenges, the Tupiniquim team won two victories.
Philipe Lins wins and remains undefeated in light heavyweight
Philip Lins in victory in UFC 299. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Champion of the PFL millionaire heavyweight tournament in 2018, Philip Lins proved once again to have found his way in the UFC. Opponent of Ion cutelaba On the preliminary card, the native of Rio Grande do Norte confirmed his good form since moving to light heavyweight (up to 93kg) and recorded his fourth consecutive victory, beating the veteran in a unanimous decision by the judges.
Faced with the former standout in the top 15, Lins managed to stop his opponent's aggression and saved 'another goal'. Afterwards, the athlete, at the microphone, said that he might be able to compete against elite rivals in the division led by Alex Poatán.
An Ultimate veteran, Cutelaba had the warning signal turned on. With the new stumble, the North American has had seven setbacks in the last 11 clashes.
Asu Almabaev dominates and maintains undefeated record in UFC
Asu Almabaev in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Promise from Kazakhstan in flyweight (up to 56,7kg.), Asu Almabaev maintained 100% success rate in his second UFC appearance. Opponent of CJ Vergara, the Kazakh took no notice of his rival and promoted a 'monologue' in the three rounds played. Using wrestling, the fighter completely nullified the North American and won by unanimous decision from the judges.
With the result, Almabaev continues to dream of the top of the category led by Alexandre pantoja. In case of triumph in the next challenge, Asu will continue to climb the category.
Controlled for 15 minutes in UFC 299, Vergara's good phase ended. Before facing Almabaev, the American had won two consecutive victories.
Joanne Wood wins and retires from MMA at 38
Joanne Wood (left) saying goodbye to the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A rematch between flyweight representatives (up to 56,7kg) marked the first fight of the UFC 299. Completed by Maryna moroz in a clash played in 2015, Joanne Wood There was a lot at stake in the Octagon, as the challenge represented his last fight in professional MMA. The clash was balanced, with an advantage for the rival in the first round. In the following stages, the Scottish woman reversed the situation, even coming close to a tough knockout in the last round. After 15 minutes, the veteran was declared the winner in a split decision.
After overcoming her opponent, Joanne confirmed her retirement from the sport. At 38 years old, the fighter leaves the sport having competed in 25 matches, winning in 17 and losing in eight.
Also an Ultimate veteran, Moroz had the warning signal turned on. With the stumble, the combatant reached the mark of three consecutive defeats.
UFC 299 results
MAIN CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley derrotou Marlon Vera in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-44) – fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Dustin poirier derrotou Benoit Saint-Denis by knockout at 2m32s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael Page derrotou Kevin holland in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jack Della Maddalena derrotou Gilbert Durinho by knockout at 3m43s of R3
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou song yadong in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28- 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Curtis blaydes derrotou Jailton Malhadinho by technical knockout at 36s of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Maycee barber derrotou Katlyn Cerminara in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27- 30-27, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz gamrot derrotou Rafael dos Anjos in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kyler Phillips derrotou Peter Munhoz in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Philip Lins derrotou Ion cutelaba in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira finished Michal Oleksiejczuk with a rear naked choke at 1m01s of R1
Heavy weights (up to 120,2 kg): Robelis Despaigne derrotou Josh Parisian by knockout 18s into R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabaev derrotou CJ Vergara in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joanne Wood derrotou Maryna moroz in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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