The easiest way to tell someone that the prelims were amazing tonight is by telling them that they had to slow down the production to a screeching halt to better pace the fights. There were so many great fights, so many finishes, and so many takeaways from the UFC 269 prelims.
Takeaways from the UFC 269 Prelims
So many storylines and impressive performances came out of the prelims from UFC 269. Several fighters made impressive comebacks, some made statements with their wins, and some left fans wanting more.
Dominick Cruz Turns in a Vintage Performance
The first round was a little shaky for the former WEC and UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, he was dropped by a stiff jab from Pedro Munhoz but was able to recover by the end of the round with some vintage footwork and boxing skills to stay on the outside.