Recap of the thrilling undercard action at UFC 298, including Amanda Lemos vs Mackenzie Dern, Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa, Rinya Nakamura vs Carlos Vera, Zhang Mingyang vs Brendson Ribeiro, Danny Barlow vs Josh Quinlan, Oban Elliott vs Val Woodburn, and Miranda Maverick vs Andrea Lee.
| Fight | Winner | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Lemos vs Mackenzie Dern | Amanda Lemos | Unanimous Decision | 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 |
| Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa | Marcos Rogerio de Lima | TKO (low kick) | 1:14 of Round 2 |
| Rinya Nakamura vs Carlos Vera | Rinya Nakamura | Unanimous Decision | 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 |
| Zhang Mingyang vs Brendson Ribeiro | Zhang Mingyang | KO (left hand) | 1:41 of Round 1 |
| Danny Barlow vs Josh Quinlan | Danny Barlow | TKO (strikes) | 1:18 of Round 3 |
| Oban Elliott vs Val Woodburn | Oban Elliott | Unanimous Decision | 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 |
| Miranda Maverick vs Andrea Lee | Miranda Maverick | Unanimous Decision | 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 |
The crowd in Anaheim was buzzing with anticipation as Bruce Buffer announced the start of the first bout. The prelims provided some intense competition, setting the stage for an action-packed main card. Here’s a rundown of all the thrilling undercard fights:
Amanda Lemos vs Mackenzie Dern
In a highly anticipated matchup, Amanda Lemos emerged victorious with a unanimous decision victory over Mackenzie Dern. Lemos showcased her superior striking skills and defensive grappling to secure the win.
Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa
Marcos Rogerio de Lima delivered a devastating low kick that resulted in a TKO victory over Junior Tafa in the second round. De Lima’s powerful leg strikes proved to be too much for Tafa to handle.
Rinya Nakamura vs Carlos Vera
Rinya Nakamura put on a dominant performance against Carlos Vera, earning a unanimous decision victory. Nakamura’s precise striking and effective grappling kept Vera on the defensive throughout the fight.
Zhang Mingyang vs Brendson Ribeiro
Zhang Mingyang wasted no time in his fight against Brendson Ribeiro, delivering a crushing left hand KO in the first round. Ribeiro had no chance to recover as Mingyang showcased his knockout power.
Danny Barlow vs Josh Quinlan
Danny Barlow showcased his striking prowess in a thrilling bout against Josh Quinlan. Barlow secured a TKO victory in the third round with a barrage of powerful strikes.
Oban Elliott vs Val Woodburn
Oban Elliott put on a dominant performance against Val Woodburn, earning a unanimous decision victory. Elliott’s effective striking and superior grappling skills proved to be too much for Woodburn to handle.
Miranda Maverick vs Andrea Lee
In a highly anticipated matchup, Miranda Maverick emerged victorious with a unanimous decision victory over Andrea Lee. Maverick’s well-rounded skills and aggressive fighting style secured her the win.
Stay tuned for more exciting UFC action in the upcoming events!
