At UFC 299, the bantamweight bout between Pedro Munhoz and Kyler Phillips was a highlight of the preliminary card. Phillips, favored for his performance, faced Munhoz in a match that was anticipated to be challenging for him due to his tendency to fade in the later stages. Throughout the fight, Phillips demonstrated sharpness and control, leading the scorecards with 10-9 in the first round and maintaining a 20-18 lead by the end of the second round. Despite Phillips starting to show signs of fatigue, which has been a consistent issue for him, his early performance and strategic hand-feet combinations kept him ahead. Munhoz, on the other hand, was advised to seek a finish to overcome the score deficit. The fight also saw Phillips committing two eye pokes on Munhoz, resulting in a hard warning, adding a layer of controversy to the bout. Phillips' performance was noted as sharp and his talent was highlighted, despite the eye pokes on Munhoz.
Phillips looking sharp! Munhoz needs a finish here #UFC299
10-9 Phillips RD2 20-18 Phillips He’s starting to gas which has been his issue for a while now and worth watching. Munhoz corner needs to tell him he’s down and needs a finish. #UFC299
Even though Phillips is fading like we all expected he’s going to be up 2 rounds to 0 heading into the final round. Munhoz is too patient not enough output. #UFC299
🟥 Pedro Munhoz VS Kyler Phillips 🟦 => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFC299 #MMATwitter
10-9 Phillips in Round 1 Phillips is pressing the action being first and landing heavy shots on Munhoz. Not sure if the cut on Munhoz eye is from the eye poke more than a punch that landed from Phillips #UFC299
What a round by Phillips and Munhoz. Obviously don't love the eye pokes though. #UFC299
Phillips is a real talent. His record is good, but doesn't tell the story like watching tape does. Against Munhoz, he's putting hand-feet combos together so well, catching Munhoz at the end of his punches or by splitting his timing.
🟥 Pedro Munhoz VS Kyler Phillips 🟦 => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFC299 #MMATwitter
Phillips has 2 eye pokes on Munhoz and a hard warning now. He probably has at least 2 more before a point is taken. #UFC299
Kicking off the regular Prelims is Pedro Munhoz vs Kyler Phillips in a Bantamweight bout. It's a banger on paper... #UFC299 https://t.co/xtmUYMPXZG
Bantamweight Bout Pedro Munhoz vs Kyler Phillips #UFC299
The prelims of #UFC299 open with Pedro Munhoz versus Kyler Phillips
#UFC299 Pedro Munhoz vs Kyler Phillips up next. Favored high to go the distance presents obstacles for Phillips. He fades late. Pedro live 🐶 here the longer this goes. Interesting bout. https://t.co/khEz3vcDs5