During UFC 299, a significant match took place where Almeida demonstrated dominance in the first round with 9 takedowns, leading to a 10-8 score against Blaydes in RD1. Despite this early advantage, the match took a dramatic turn when Curtis Blaydes countered Almeida's attempt for another takedown with a series of hammer fists, ultimately leading to Blaydes' victory. The match was notable for its intense exchanges and a surprising outcome, as Blaydes' powerful defense turned the tables on Almeida's initial control. Judges scored the first round 10-9 in favor of Almeida, highlighting the competitive nature of the fight.
Loved that from Curtis. Great win. #UFC299
Ok Curtis! Meannnnn hammer fists! #UFC299
Woah. Blaydes just hammerfisted Almeida like crazy to get the stoppage. #UFC299
OMG, Almeida shot for a takedown, Curtis stuffed it and then a slew of hammer fists ends it. WOWOWOW Curtis! #UFC299
Blaydes via a flurry of hammerfists! Almeida spent way too long going for that single leg. And paid for it. #UFC299
10-9 Almeida Almeida with almost 10 takedowns in the round is in control over Blaydes #UFC299
Did Almeida or Blaydes land a single punch in that round? #UFC299
10-8 Almeida RD1 Dominance. 9 takedowns. Blaydes didn’t do ANYTHING. #UFC299
10-9 Almeida. Pretty surreal seeing Blaydes get slammed to the mat like that.
If Almeida landed a single strike I'd score that a 10-8 round. #UFC299
CMON CURTIS 🙏🏼 #UFC299 https://t.co/4MFbNEzTjm
Both men are standing and landing as Almabayev gets ANOTHER takedown x2 ; how many takedowns is that now? 8,9? #UFC299