Miles Johns vs Felipe Lima at UFC on ESPN 63 | Preview & Prediction
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We have an intriguing fight in the featherweight division next up on the prelims as Miles Johns faces off against Felipe Lima
Miles Johns vs Felipe Lima Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 63? UK – the preliminary card starts at 12:00am on Sunday 15th December 2024, followed by the main card at 3:00am / USA – 8:00pm/10:00pm ET (Saturday) and 5:00pm/7:00pm PT (Saturday)
Where is UFC on ESPN 63? Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 63? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC on ESPN 63
What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 63 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 63? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC on ESPN 63 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Miles Johns and Felipe Lima expected to walk out? 0.130am UK / Saturday 14th December, 8.30pm US ET / 5.30pm US PT
UFC on ESPN 63 Main Card Event
Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
Cub Swanson vs Billy Quarantillo (Featherweight)
Manel Kape vs Bruno Lima (Flyweight)
Dustin Jacoby vs Vitor Petrino (Light Heavyweight)
Daniel Marcos vs Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)
Navajo Stirling vs Tuco Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
UFC on ESPN 63 Prelims
Ottman Azaitar vs Michael Johnson (Lightweight)
Joel Alvarez vs Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)
Fernando Padilla vs Sean Woodson (Featherweight)
Miles Johns vs Felipe Lima (Featherweight)
Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Miranda Maverick (Women’s Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs Ramon Taveras (Bantamweight)
Josefine Knutsson vs Piera Rodriguez (Women’s Strawweight)
Miles Johns: 30-year-old targeting third win over 2024
Miles Johns (15-2 with one no contest) is aiming to win his third fight in 2024 and will relish the opportunity to get back into the Octagon after having multiple fights rearranged recently. Johns was initially scheduled to face Cody Garbrandt in October and then that fight was moved to November. Eventually it was scrapped entirely and now he is facing Lima on this card.
Felipe Lima: The Jungle Boy on 13-fight winning streak
Felipe Lima (13-1) won on his UFC debut last time out when he beat Muhammadjon Naimov via a rear-naked choke. The 26-year-old Brazilian has amassed an impressive record outside of the UFC but it will be interesting to see if he can continue to produce the goods in the Octagon. He is a well-rounded featherweight with reasonable power and a solid set of submission skills and this fights against Johns is a really good test of his credentials.
Miles Johns vs Felipe Lima Prediction
This Is a fascinating match-up between two fighters who have excellent records on paper and this bout will be a really good measurement of their credentials.
Johns has the greater experience and has been fighting in the UFC since 2019. He has won six, lost two and had a no contest during his time with the promotion and would have had another win if his victory over Dan Argueta not been overturned due to a positive test.
Lima has some real momentum behind him having won his last 13 MMA fights. All bar one of those wins has come outside of the UFC however and we will find out whether he is the real deal or not in this fight and in 2025.
Looking at the odds, the value lies with Miles Johns. It is hard to love Felipe Lima at current prices given the lack of experience at this level. Our preferred play in this fight is on this one going to the judges’ scorecards. Neither fighter possesses huge knockout power and with that in mind, we fully expect this to go the distance.
Prediction: Fight to go the distance
