In the preliminary card of UFC Tampa , Felipe Lima showed why he is considered one of the biggest names in the new generation of Brazilian fighters. The former training partner of Khamzat Chimaev put on the pressure, suffered a knockdown, almost finished the fight, and defeated Miles Johns in a duel that thrilled the crowd.
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With the result, Felipe added another victory to his streak of 14 consecutive triumphs in his career, being the second in the UFC. Miles, in turn, at 30 years old, had his streak of three victories interrupted.
Fight fought until the last second
The Brazilian started the fight landing the best blows. In the first minute, Felipe stopped a kick from the American, knocked his opponent off balance and attempted a flying knee that almost resulted in a knockout.
In the second round, Miles Johns came out with a strategy of closing the distance and landing strong crosses, but Felipe Lima used his movement to avoid the attacks. Midway through the round, the American tried to close the distance again, but was surprised by a double-leg takedown from Lima, which sent him to the ground. After some exchanges of position on the ground, the fighters returned to fighting standing up. In the final moments of the round, Miles connected with a powerful cross that almost knocked Felipe down.
In the last round, the Brazilian was showing signs of fatigue, while Johns increased the pace, trying to finish the fight with hard blows. In one close call, Felipe dodged a punch, took advantage of the opening and managed to get his opponent's back, knocking him down. He almost finished with a rear naked choke, but the two continued to exchange positions on the ground until the bell sounded to end the fight.
Felipe Lima 's victory was declared by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Check out all the results from UFC Tampa
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Joaquin Buckley defeated Colby Covington by technical knockout (medical stoppage) at 4:42 of round 3.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Cub Swanson defeated Billy Quarantillo at 1:35 of Round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Manel Kape defeated Bruno Bulldoguinho by technical knockout at 1:57 of round 3.
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Dustin Jacoby defeated Vitor Petrino by knockout at 3:44 of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Daniel Marcos defeated Adrian Yanez by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Navajo Stirling defeated George Tokkos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson defeated Ottman Azaitar by knockout at 2:3 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Joel Alvarez defeated Drakkar Klose by knockout at 2:48 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Sean Woodson defeated Fernando Padilla by technical knockout at 4:58 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Felipe Lima defeated Miles Johns by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Miranda Maverick defeated Jamey-Lyn Horth by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Davey Grant defeated Ramon Taveras by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Piera Rodriguez defeated Josefine Knutsson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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