UFC 301: What Went Down in the Prelims?
A Look at the Action
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the UFC returned to Brazil for UFC 301. The event was headlined by a flyweight title fight between Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes, and the return of former middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Before the main card got underway, there were six preliminary fights on the card. The prelims featured a mix of up-and-coming fighters and veterans, and there was no shortage of action.
Highlights
Some of the highlights of the prelims included:
- A first-round knockout by Michel Pereira
- A submission win by Gilbert Burns
- A back-and-forth battle between Eryk Anders and Thiago Santos
The prelims set the stage for an exciting main card, which featured a new flyweight champion and the return of a UFC legend.
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