Michael Johnson Won Andre Fili In A Close Match!
We’re live at UFC Lincoln co-main event inside Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Andre Fili faces Michael Johnson in a UFC Featherweight spectacle.
Round 1
We’ve seen quite a good exchange in the first round. Johnson landed a left hand early on and showed he goes all or nothing from the beginning. Fili demonstrated the power of his head kicks, while Johnson was responding like a pro. One accidental eye gauge during the first round is seen too. Good round for both fighters.
Round 2
At the beginning of the second round, Fili attacked with head kicks again but Johnson blocked efficiently and punished him with a left hand. Good head kick from Fili and a great takedown.
Dangerous Situation!
Fili put his left elbow under Johnson’s chin, but Johnson survived and slipped out of it.
Winds Are Changing!
Johnson was able to spin into a guard. Johnson delivers some good elbows, while Fili was unable to complete the triangle choke. The end of round 2.
Round 3
As soon as the third round started, Fili attacked with head kicks. Fili evaded the opponent’s left hand efficiently. Both fighters ended up on the ground, but Johnson found a way back to his feet. Johnson connects with few left hands and scores a takedown. The match ends, it will be a very close call.
The Menace is back in the win column!
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Final Result: Michael Johnson defeats Andre Fili via split decision
Michael Johnson improves his score to 18-13 MMA, 10-9 UFC; while Andre Fili drops to 18-6 MMA, 6-5 UFC.
