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UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2
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- Saturday 03.09.2024 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Kaseya Center
- Location: Miami, Florida, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $14,142,904
- Attendance: 19,165
- MMA Bouts: 14
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Sean O'Malley defeats Marlon Vera via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dustin Poirier defeats Benoit Saint-Denis via KO/TKO, Right Hook | 2:32 Round 2 of 5, 7:32 Total Bout Page | |
| Michael Page defeats Kevin Holland via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jack Della Maddalena defeats Gilbert Burns via KO/TKO, Knee to Ground Strikes | 3:43 Round 3 of 3, 13:43 Total Bout Page | |
| Petr Yan defeats Yadong Song via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Curtis Blaydes defeats Jailton Almeida via KO/TKO, Hammerfists | 0:36 Round 2 of 3, 5:36 Total Bout Page | |
| Maycee Barber defeats Katlyn Cerminara via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael dos Anjos via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kyler Phillips defeats Pedro Munhoz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Philipe Lins defeats Ion Cutelaba via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Michel Pereira defeats Michał Oleksiejczuk via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:01 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Robelis Despaigne defeats Josh Parisian via KO/TKO, Counter Right | 0:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Asu Almabaev defeats CJ Vergara via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Joanne Wood defeats Maryna Moroz via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 42
03.09.2024 | 4:32 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 4996th
* Edited at 03.09.2024, 4:32 PM ET *
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
03.09.2024 | 4:33 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 8 Perfect, 765 Points | Tied for 478th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
03.09.2024 | 4:38 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 3736th
03.09.2024 | 4:40 PM ET
LFG
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 4018th
03.09.2024 | 4:42 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 6 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 2641st
"What an excellent day for combat."
03.09.2024 | 4:43 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2539th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.09.2024 | 4:48 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 7 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 3327th
* Edited at 03.09.2024, 4:48 PM ET *
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
03.09.2024 | 4:49 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 8 Perfect, 880 Points | Tied for 36th with 3 others
Maryna Moroz, DEC
If Wood/Moroz stays on the feet I could see Wood winning a SD. She's more aggressive and effective in her striking, and Moroz isn't a particularly good wrestler. Feel like Moroz winning really hinges on Wood being washed or being able to find top position. With all of that said, it’s hard to be too confident in JoJo considering her age, mileage and by her own admission, being about to retire. My pick is Moroz by sub or decision, but I’m not too confident in her sub chances.
"We are all one"
03.09.2024 | 4:51 PM ET
Parisian will win
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 3433rd
this is def. a lock.
"Why they allow makeup in beauty contest but not steroids in contest of strength?"
03.09.2024 | 4:52 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 6690th
* Edited at 03.09.2024, 4:52 PM ET *
03.09.2024 | 4:56 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 8 Perfect, 765 Points | Tied for 478th
Curtis Blaydes, TKO, R3
I’m
03.09.2024 | 4:59 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 4647th
Sean O'Malley, TKO, R2
Vera is a come back king. But to give to much space to Sean, is a really bad idea. He probably get KOed easy on this
Poirier vs. Saint-Denis
Dustin Poirier, DEC
Saint-Dennis is a solid fighter. But Dustin is Dustin. Many people say that Dustin is done because he got KOed from Justin, but this was only a kick that he didn't saw it coming. We have to remember who he is..Very close fight that can go on borh ways
03.09.2024 | 5:01 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 4647th
Jack Della Maddalena
Jack is the real deal.
03.09.2024 | 5:02 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 8 Perfect, 880 Points | Tied for 36th with 3 others
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R1
Ion is a stupid fighter, but he’s an incredibly dangerous one with some legit skills. If things go his way, it’s gonna be a quick KO, and I don’t think that’s out of the realm of possibility considering how fragile Lins has looked at times. We’re also talking about a guy in Lins who has beat just one fighter under the age of 35 in the last five years… I’m not overlooking Ion’s tendency to crumble, and I do think Lins has a chance to win this one, but in a volatile fight between two flawed fighters, I’m going with Ion. His only real weapon is the first round KO, but that’s also Lins biggest weakness in MMA.
Pereira vs. Oleksiejczuk
Michel Pereira, DEC
Pereira is just too smart for Michal. Michal has the tools to make this dirty but imo Pereira is way more well rounded, durable and has a clear cut gameplan he can use to win this. Outside of Michal finding his chin or Pereira’s low fight IQ rearing it’s ugly head, I’m pretty comfortable taking him to outwork Michal to a late stoppage or decision.
Despaigne vs. Parisian
Robelis Despaigne, TKO, R1
I’m not confident in Robelis, but I’m also not confident in Parisian. I’ll go with Robelis, simply because size and power are such big weapons at heavyweight, but I won’t be shocked if he gets next leveled.
Vergara vs. Almabaev
Asu Almabaev, SUB, R2
Vergara has gone life and death with some pretty low level guys at 125. I know we’ve seen some pretty big upsets lately, what with Charles Johnson beating that other Kazakh uberprospect, but this feels different to me. Almabaev can go long, has finishing ability in every round, and has CJ outmatched in pretty much every area outside of pure striking and power. I think Asu could find a sub early or late, so I’m going to go with round 2.
"We are all one"
03.09.2024 | 5:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 8 Perfect, 880 Points | Tied for 36th with 3 others
Chookagian, DEC
Barber just has a way of taking close fights that she probably should have lost. She’s also taking on one of the best point fighters in the UFC. I really have no idea who wins this, but I’ll go Chookagian just because she’s more experienced and has better IQ.
Gamrot vs. dos Anjos
Mateusz Gamrot, DEC
Another fight that could be a lot closer than the paper numbers would have you think. I’m gonna take the cowards way out and pick Gamrot.
Munhoz vs. Phillips
Kyler Phillips, DEC
All I can say is this will probably be close. Munhoz has a way of making almost any fight competitive, but ultimately, I figure Phillips does more damage and wins enough time to take a close split.
* Edited at 03.09.2024, 5:12 PM ET *
"We are all one"
03.09.2024 | 5:13 PM ET
Almedia filled out his frame nicely.
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 7 Perfect, 775 Points | Tied for 372nd
03.09.2024 | 5:15 PM ET
Voluptuous New Predictions
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 4727th
I go for Asu Almabaev at -575. He has an amoral clinch. Almabaev shall impair the performance.
Cerminara vs. Barber
I appoint Maycee Barber at -210. She has a bonkers lumberjack sweep and a kinky back mount and also a natural osoto gari. Barber might fight the deed. Cash me outside!
Burns vs. Maddalena
I elect Jack Della Maddalena at -170. He has a maladapted takedown and a militant tsuri-dashi. Maddalena is gonna feign the rival.
Holland vs. Page
I go for Kevin Holland at -135. He has a creative five point palm exploding heart technique and an odd scissors sweep. Holland must penetrate the counteragent.
Gamrot vs. dos Anjos
I favor Mateusz Gamrot at -440. He has a casual powerbomb. Gamrot will capture the bandit.
Munhoz vs. Phillips
I am loyal to Kyler Phillips at -220. He has a brash double knife hand block and a glamorous crescent kick. Phillips shall usurp the underdog. It's a lock!
O'Malley vs. Vera II
I favor Sean O'Malley at -265. He has an exotic mounted elbow drop and a laudable double leg flapjack and also a villainous suplex. O'Malley will likely climb the underdog. Держи хвост пистолетом!
Pereira vs. Oleksiejczuk
I select Michel Pereira at -150. He has a lame character. Pereira could finish the cycle.
Poirier vs. Saint-Denis
I am loyal to Benoit Saint-Denis at -220. He has a zingy gas tank. Saint-Denis is about to damage the dissentient.
Wood vs. Moroz II
I like Maryna Moroz at -240. She has a radioactive hammerlock. Moroz will likely vandalize the bandit.
Despaigne vs. Parisian
I select Robelis Despaigne at -340. He has a casual full nelson. Despaigne can shatter the masterpiece.
"This is the droid you're looking for."
03.09.2024 | 5:17 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 4647th
Yadong Song, DEC
Petr is not Petr anymore..
Blaydes vs. Almeida
Jailton Almeida, TKO, R2
Big step for Almeida but he is ready for it. Curtis is a strong wrestler but nothing that Almeida can't handle. He is also a good wrestler, and a lot better than Curtis in boxing. His ability to play with the distance when he exchange punches will propably be the key for this
Gamrot vs. dos Anjos
Mateusz Gamrot, TKO, R1
RDS used to be be amazing, but not anymore. Gamrot is a superb fighter with all the weapons on his arsenal. Cardoo, wresting, TDD, sticking power...
Munhoz vs. Phillips
Kyler Phillips, DEC
Oh come on..
Pereira vs. Oleksiejczuk
Michel Pereira, TKO, R1
Pereira is not the fighter that you can relay on. He may win and start doing tekken tricks, but Michal has some win over finished fighters and many loses that makes him not trustworthy
Despaigne vs. Parisian
Robelis Despaigne, DEC
Parisian is just a joke
Vergara vs. Almabaev
Asu Almabaev, SUB, R3
Probably the underdog is gonna bark here ..
Wood vs. Moroz II
Maryna Moroz, TKO, R2
Trust me on this
03.09.2024 | 5:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 6 Perfect, 690 Points | Tied for 1312th
Maryna Moroz, DEC
Filling out the main card is an important fight at welterweight between Gilbert Burns and Jack Della Maddalena. Although I can understand the support coming in for Maddalena, I warn anyone who is completely discounting Burns in this spot. Despite putting on some barnburner performances at welterweight, Burns is not beyond returning to his grappling base to win fights (e.g. his fight with Stephen Thompson). Should Burns elect to test Maddalena’s takedown defense and decision-making in this fight, then no one should be surprised. That said, I still find myself siding with Maddalena in this spot. Many may point to his Bassil Hafez fight or the back exposure he offers in scrambles, but I believe that those things aren’t as troubling looks if properly contextualized. In fact, if Maddalena can prove that he can survive Burns’ grappling offense in the first round, then the Australian should be particularly live to find a finish in the second frame. The pick is Maddalena by knockout in Round 2.
03.09.2024 | 5:31 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 2261st