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Gets right back in win column Lima defeated Morgan Charriere via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.

Impact Lima was in total control this evening from start to finish to the point that it's difficult to believe he dropped even a single round on one scorecard. After 15 lopsided minutes, Lima closed with a 112-36 edge in significant strikes landed in addition to connecting on both of his takedown attempts. It was an important rebound performance from Lima on the heels of his unanimous decision defeat to a quality opponent in Payton Talbott last June and he passed the test with flying colors.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Next fight scheduled Lima will take on Morgan Charriere at UFC Paris, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sportsreports.

Impact Lima will return to the octagon after a long hiatus and a fight backout. The Brazilian bantamweight's most recent fight was a loss to Payton Talbott via unanimous decision in the summer of 2025, so he'll aim to get back in the win column versus the French Charriere.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

No longer facing Marcos Lima will no longer face Daniel Marcos in a bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 111 on Nov. 8, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Lima backed out of the fight for reasons that are currently undisclosed. He'll have to wait a little longer to avenge his loss to Payton Talbott.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will face Daniel Marcos Lima will take on Daniel Marcos in a bantamweight bout at UFC Qatar on Nov. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Lima is coming off the first defeat of his UFC tenure after losing to Payton Talbott via unanimous decision at UFC 317 on June 28. Lima owns a 2-1 record at the UFC level, though, winning his previous two bouts against Miles Johns and Muhammadjon Naimov. The 27-year-old is a bounce-back candidate ahead of this bout, and he'll aim to close out the year on a strong note.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers first UFC defeat Lima lost to Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 317 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact It's a disappointing result for Lima in the sense he won Round 1 on all three scorecards and appeared to have a clear path to victory. Felipe did surprisingly well in the striking exchanges early on, but it was clear from the very start that the game plan was to wrestle Talbott. That portion of the fight didn't go so well. Lima landed just 3-of-15 takedown attempts. He did little in terms of his positional advantage with his successful tries, while getting reversed on the mat on more than one occasion. Credit has to be given to Talbott, however, who greatly improved his wrestling game in the span of about six months. Lima had won each of his first two UFC bouts, so his roster spot is plenty secure despite the setback.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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JUNE 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Payton Talbott brushes off 'fraud' labels from 'goldfish memory' fans after loss | UFC 317 UFC 317 fighter Payton Talbott spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his main card bout vs. Felipe Lima in Las Vegas.

JUNE 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Felipe Lima reveals ranked opponent withdrew from UFC 317, hopes Payton Talbott fight gets him similar opportunity Before Payton Talbott was offered, Felipe Lima had a ranked opponent for UFC 317 but the bout was canceled before it was announced.

JUNE 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Added to UFC 317 Lima will take on Payton Talbott in a bantamweight matchup at UFC 317 on June 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Lima has emerged victorious in his two UFC fights to date, most recently winning a decision against Miles Johns in December. He now draws another top prospect in Talbott, who had his hype train derailed a bit with a loss to Raoni Barcelos in January. Lima will give up four inches in height and two inches in reach to Talbott, who also has a significant edge in terms of volume striking. Lima will likely look to his wrestling to close that gap and limit the stand-up exchanges.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC on ABC 6 video: Felipe Lima shocks Muhammad Naimov with late finish on short notice Felipe Lima got a motivation speech from his corner going into the final round against Muhammad Naimov UFC on ABC 6, and it worked.

JUNE 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM