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Felipe Lima news
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The gist
Felipe Lima faces Morgan Charriere at UFC Paris on Sep 5, 2026. The featherweight bout could decide Lima's rebound after a loss.
Background
Felipe Lima, a Stockholm-based Brazilian, impressed in his UFC debut by submitting Muhammad Naimov, then moved to bantamweight where he beat Miles Johns but lost a competitive decision to Payton Talbott. Now he returns to featherweight to face French fan favorite Morgan Charriere at UFC Paris, a card headlined by Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse.
How it unfolded
- Jun 28, 2025Lima kicked Payton Talbott in a bantamweight fight at UFC 317 in Las Vegas, losing a competitive decision.
- recentlyLima submitted Muhammad Naimov in his short-notice UFC debut, then beat Miles Johns before the loss to Talbott.
- Sep 4, 2026Both fighters weighed in at 145 pounds for their featherweight bout at UFC Paris.
- Sep 5, 2026Lima is scheduled to face Morgan Charriere on the preliminary card at Accor Arena in Paris.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The matchup could be a contender for 'Fight of the Night' honors, according to Sports Illustrated.
- Public
- Charriere fights in front of his home crowd in Paris, likely giving him a partisan support advantage.