In a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout at UFC 299, Philipe Lins emerged victorious over Ion Cutelaba by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28x3 in favor of Lins. The fight was characterized by intense exchanges, with Lins effectively utilizing calf kicks to compromise Cutelaba's lead leg early on. Despite Cutelaba's efforts to counter with powerful shots, Lins' strategy and resilience paid off, marking his fourth consecutive win in the light heavyweight division. The match was a testament to both fighters' skills and determination, but Lins' tactical approach ultimately secured him the win.
Philipe Lins wins via Unanimous Decision over Ion Cutelaba #UFC299 https://t.co/q4oWbiQP34
#UFC299 results: Philipe Lins defeats Ion Cutelaba via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) https://t.co/EUD32s2bGd
Philipe Lins moves to 4-0 at light heavyweight with his win over Ion Cutelaba. It seems like he's really found a new home at 205 pounds. #UFC299
#UFC299 official results: Philipe Lins defeats Ion Cutelaba via unanimous decision (29-28x3). https://t.co/0yg2CupB0X https://t.co/5471IFucQ1
#UFC299 Results ‼️Philipe Lins defeated Ion Cutelaba by unanimous decision. https://t.co/XiNw4xlTyB
Judges score the fight 29-28 across the board for Philipe Lins #UFC299
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Scores: All three have it 29-28 for Lins #UFC299
30-27 Lins #UFC299
ION AND LINS BOTH THROW AND LAND!!!!! BIG SHOTS!!!! And the fight is over! Off to the judges. #UFC299
Beltran is right there and...DOES separate them!!! ION HAS TO GO NOW!!! Lins circling away from Ion trying to get away! Lins left hand as Ion ROARS at him! HULK TIME!!!! #UFC299
Philipe Lins not being able to KO Ion Cutelaba on 1 leg is an absolute joke. He’s dead to me. Cut him. Not kidding. #UFC299
Lins might be fading !!!!! He’s tired and Cutelaba has that dog in him. If that leg wasn’t compromised Lins may be in trouble. Cutelaba earns a hard warning. Lins gets some breaths in. #UFC299
Time in. BIG SHOTS TRADED ON THE FENCE BEFORE LINS SHOOTS ON HIM AGAIN! Lins staying on Ion here. He clearly wants to slow the pace down and catch his breath. #UFC299
Ion landing on Lins near the fence! Lins shoots the single leg! Beltran time out. Warns Ion about shots to the back of the head with a hard warning. #UFC299
Ion to his feet, Lins in on a single leg. Ion gets away and Lins is gassing a bit here. #UFC299
Lins on the back!!! Ion trying to throw what he can back at Lins! ION TO THE FEET! KIMURA TO GET TO HIS FEET!!! LINS STAYING ON TOP THO! Ion to his feet for now. #UFC299
R3 - Lins with the calf kick again. Ion is flat footed at this point. BIG left hand from Lins and Ion lands a big right! Lins running for it! Ion chasing! Lins fires back, shoots and scores the takedown! Ion scrambles to his feet! Lins looking for the arm triangle. #UFC299
20-18 Lins The lead leg of Cutelaba is shot after some nasty leg kicks from Lins. Lins landed some solid ground & pound as well #UFC299
20-18 Lins. He looks to be fading a bit, but he did big damage to his leg. #UFC299 @ConsensusScore
10-9 Lins RD2 20-18 Lins This is clear and IMO unanimous. Ion Cutelaba needs a finish here. #UFC299
20-18 Lins after 10 minutes and Ion not getting a knockdown in R1. Lins putting together a really good fight #UFC299
OHHH LINS GOING OFF WITH BOMBS!!!!...and then he shoots the takedown but nope! Ion gets away. #UFC299
Lins having a great second round. Cutelaba is doing better than expected with that bad leg but Lins gets a takedown with halfway to go in the round. #UFC299
Ion reverses position on the fence, but Lins pushes forward and forces the trip takedown. Lins on top in half. Lins looking to force the arm triangle. #UFC299
BIG SHOTS IN CLOSE FROM BOTH!!!!!! ION LOOKING FOR THE HEAD!!! LINS TOO! Ion is throwing shots with EVERYTHING at this point knowing he doesn't have a lot of time left with that lead leg compromised. Lins shoots! #UFC299
10-9 Lins in Round 1 #UFC299
R2 - Lins back to the calf kicks. Ion is just dealing with the pain both men laughing about it. Ion cant use that lead leg anymore. Lins switches repeatedly but Lins has that leg TARGETED. Ion rushing in with big shots. #UFC299
10-9 Lins RD1 The leg of Ion Cutelaba is a couple kicks away from being done. Great fight. #UFC299
Slugfest between Cutelaba and Lins! #UFC299
This is more like it! Both fighters have landed some absolute bombs! Lins advantage. Leg of Cutelaba is toast. #UFC299
Great fight here. These calf kicks from Lins are adding up!! #ufc299
Lins looking for the double, but Ion fighting to keep upright and does!!!! Ion has Lins on the fence and both men throwing NUKES! Round ends with big shots from Ion. #UFC299
Cutelaba 10-9 because of the knockdown, but Lins had a great round. Ion’s leg is bad. #UFC299
Ion in with nasty shots, but he eats another calf kick and Lins lands on him!!! HERE WE GO!!!!! THESE DUDES ARE GOING!!!!!! ION LANDS ON LINS ON THE FENCE BUT LINS GRABS HIM AND CLINCHES! #UFC299
WHAT A FIRST ROUND BY CUTELABA AND LINS #UFC299
Lins already has the left leg of Cutelaba compromised as Ion drops Lins! He lets him up and they’re throwing again. The leg problem will be a huge problem soon. #UFC299
Lins with a nasty right hand then another calf kick. Ion needs to get going NOW. Lins looking for the single!!!!! Ion with elbows in close forcing Lins back. #UFC299
R1 - Ion vs. Lins - Lins has been butchering Ion's lead leg with some nasty calf kicks early. Ion trying to land as Lins gets in close. Ion lets LOOSE as he gets Lins on the fence, OH another calf kick for Lins and Ion is absolutely feeling it. #UFC299
Live bet your house on Lins. Ion Cutelaba can’t come out like that all week and barely throw anything heavy to start the fight 😫 #UFC299
Coming up next is Ion Cuțelaba vs Philipe Lins in a Light Heavyweight bout. #UFC299 https://t.co/8ylkWs6YBa
Light Heavyweight Bout Philipe Lins vs Ion Cutelaba #UFC299
Ion Cutelaba up next versus Philipe Lins at #UFC299
#UFC299 Ion Cutelaba vs Philipe Lins up next. https://t.co/oZySRDaYNc
Ion Cutelaba (205) vs Philipe Lins (206) #UFC299 https://t.co/zJ9XXWGfF2
#UFC299 Philipe Lins vs Ion Cutelaba I’m quite surprised Cutelaba isn’t getting more love in the markets. With all the other fights on this card that are getting action this one might be overlooked. On paper Lins has the better run but the level of competition Cutelaba has… https://t.co/22WtvQPAuV
Ion Cuțelaba vs Philipe Lins Light Heavyweight Bout -#UFC299 Prediction Thread- Who wins and how? #UFC #MMATwitter