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Draws Randa Markos for UFC Charlotte
Lima will face Randa Markos in a strawweight fight at UFC Fight Night 126 on January 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Lima (9-4) has dropped two of her last three bouts and is looking to jump back on the winning track after tapping out to Tecia Torres in July. However, she showcased a rounded skillset in her win over J.J. Aldrich last Dec. and took the Torres fight on short notice, so there's hope for this matchup. "Ju Thai" has a two-inch reach advantage over Markos and boasts a 70 percent takedown defense.
Lima (9-4) has dropped two of her last three bouts and is looking to jump back on the winning track after tapping out to Tecia Torres in July. However, she showcased a rounded skillset in her win over J.J. Aldrich last Dec. and took the Torres fight on short notice, so there's hope for this matchup. "Ju Thai" has a two-inch reach advantage over Markos and boasts a 70 percent takedown defense.
Taps out to Tecia Torres Friday in Vegas
Lima lost to Tecia Torres via submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:52 of Round 2 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale on Friday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
In Lima's defense, facing someone like Torres on two weeks notice is a big ask. Lima's original opponent Amanda Ribas was forced to withdraw due to a potential doping violation prior to the contest. The highlight of Lima's evening was a fence grab that referee Chris Togoni inexplicably allowed to go unpunished. Lima is a competent member of the UFC's 115-pound women's division, but she is ultimately nothing more than roster depth. The Brazilian is now 3-3 in her brief UFC career.
In Lima's defense, facing someone like Torres on two weeks notice is a big ask. Lima's original opponent Amanda Ribas was forced to withdraw due to a potential doping violation prior to the contest. The highlight of Lima's evening was a fence grab that referee Chris Togoni inexplicably allowed to go unpunished. Lima is a competent member of the UFC's 115-pound women's division, but she is ultimately nothing more than roster depth. The Brazilian is now 3-3 in her brief UFC career.
Gains new opponent for TUF 25 Finale
Lima will be facing Tecia Torres instead of Amanda Ribas at TUF 25 Finale on July 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Lima was set to fight Amanda Ribas, but due to a potential doping violation, she has received a new opponent for The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. This new matchup could be more difficult for Lima since Tecia Torres has experience in the UFC and is a strawweight contender with commendable grappling ability. "Ju Thai" is 3-2 with the promotion (9-3 overall), but her losses have been respectable, coming from current champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and respected contender Carla Esparza (both unanimous decisions).
Lima was set to fight Amanda Ribas, but due to a potential doping violation, she has received a new opponent for The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. This new matchup could be more difficult for Lima since Tecia Torres has experience in the UFC and is a strawweight contender with commendable grappling ability. "Ju Thai" is 3-2 with the promotion (9-3 overall), but her losses have been respectable, coming from current champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and respected contender Carla Esparza (both unanimous decisions).
To take on Amanda Ribas at TUF 25
Lima will face Amanda Ribas in a strawweight bout at TUF 25 Finale on July 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lima has more experience than her opponent, Amanda Ribas, who is making her UFC debut. She is also 12 years older. Since joining the UFC in 2014, "Ju Thai" has gained a 3-2 record (9-3 MMA) with losses coming from formidable fighters Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza.
Lima has more experience than her opponent, Amanda Ribas, who is making her UFC debut. She is also 12 years older. Since joining the UFC in 2014, "Ju Thai" has gained a 3-2 record (9-3 MMA) with losses coming from formidable fighters Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza.
Showcases well-rounded game in decision victory
Lima defeated J.J. Aldrich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night 102 on Friday.
ANALYSIS
It was widely assumed that Lima would be at a striking disadvantage against Aldrich, but the 34-year-old was able to get the better of her opponent with clean, hard shots, while also dominating with superior wrestling and grappling. While It's worth noting that Aldrich was a late replacement making her UFC debut, there is no denying that this was one of Lima's best performances in the Octagon. She has won three of her last four fights, moving her professional MMA record to 9-3 (3-2 in the UFC).
It was widely assumed that Lima would be at a striking disadvantage against Aldrich, but the 34-year-old was able to get the better of her opponent with clean, hard shots, while also dominating with superior wrestling and grappling. While It's worth noting that Aldrich was a late replacement making her UFC debut, there is no denying that this was one of Lima's best performances in the Octagon. She has won three of her last four fights, moving her professional MMA record to 9-3 (3-2 in the UFC).