UFC 298 Prelims Deliver Action-Packed Fights at Honda Center

At UFC 298 held at Honda Center, Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Lemos engaged in a thrilling strawweight showdown that kept the audience at the edge of their seats. Lemos emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win, showcasing her skills in a hard-fought battle.

The featured prelim fight saw Dern surviving intense exchanges, including knockdowns and takedowns, with Lemos showcasing her resilience and determination. Despite Dern’s best efforts, Lemos claimed the victory with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 in her favor.

In another exciting matchup, Marcos Rogerio de Lima dominated Junior Tafa with targeted leg attacks, eventually securing a second-round victory. Tafa, stepping in on short notice, faced an onslaught from De Lima, who expertly exploited Tafa’s vulnerabilities to secure the win.

Rinya Nakamura displayed his grappling prowess in a commanding performance against Carlos Vera, securing a unanimous decision win. Nakamura’s technical proficiency on the ground proved too much for Vera to handle, resulting in a dominant victory.

In their UFC debuts, Zhang Mingyang and Brendson Ribeiro put on a show, with Zhang emerging victorious after a quick and explosive first-round finish. Ribeiro, despite looking promising early on, fell to Zhang’s precise striking and found himself on the receiving end of a knockout.

Welcoming welterweight Danny Barlow to the UFC, Josh Quinlan faced a tough challenge as Barlow unleashed a barrage of strikes, ultimately earning a TKO victory in an impressive debut performance. Barlow’s relentless attacks and precision ultimately proved too much for Quinlan to handle.

Oban Elliott, making his UFC debut, overcame a shaky start to secure a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Val Woodburn. Elliott’s resilience and strategic approach allowed him to outperform Woodburn and claim the victory in his debut fight.

In the opening bout, Miranda Maverick delivered a standout performance, defeating the No. 15-ranked flyweight Andrea Lee. Maverick’s improved striking and strategic takedowns led her to a unanimous decision victory, solidifying her position in the flyweight division.