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Andre Fili didn’t have any doubt about his hand getting raised this time. Coming off back-to-back split decisions – a win against Dennis Bermudez and a loss against Michael Johnson – Fili put on one of the best performances of his career in a una…
Andre Fili didn’t have any doubt about his hand getting raised this time. Coming off back-to-back split decisions – a win against Dennis Bermudez and a loss against Michael Johnson – Fili put on one of the best performances of his career in a unanimous decision victory over Myles Jury at UFC on ESPN 1. […]
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Andre Fili says Michael Johnson hits like a ‘b*tch.’
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Despite losing a close split decision, Andre Fili just trashed Michael Johnson after UFC Lincoln.
Fili (18-6) was stunned when the decision was announced at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, last weekend (Aug 25, 2018). To his surprise, “Touchy” Fili was on the wrong side of a close split decision loss to Johnson. The setback puts an end to Fili’s two-fight win streak and gives Johnson his first victory in the stacked featherweight division.
Both Fili and Johnson delivered in the co-main event at UFC Lincoln. So much so, the judges rendered a close split decision in favor of Johnson. One judge actually scoring the fight 30-27 for the “Menace”.
The Alpha Male fighter took to Instagram to voice his displeasure on his most recent loss. Fili also took a moment to comment on Johnson’s punching power, or lack thereof.
“I WON that fight. Plain and simple. My preparation was perfect and my performance was superior. The universe provides challenges and rewards us for the way we react to and navigate through them.”
“All I’m going to keep focusing on is what I can control. I’m hungrier than ever and I’ll be back better than ever. Thank you to everyone who has my back, I love ya’ll. With that said, @menace155 you hit like a ***** and you act like a *****- I’m ready to crack it off anytime.”
Check out Andre Fili’s original Instagram post here:
It seems Fili is ready to get back to work ASAP. Whether or not he will ever get to settle the score with the “Menace” remains to be seen. However, one thing is for sure, this most recent setback for Fili sure hasn’t cramped his style. This Alpha Male fighter still has his swag, and he is ready to crack it off anytime.
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Andre Fili wasn’t impressed by his fight with Michael Johnson and has taken to social media to express his feelings. As seen in the co-main event of the UFC Lincoln event on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on FOX S…
Andre Fili wasn’t impressed by his fight with Michael Johnson and has taken to social media to express his feelings. As seen in the co-main event of the UFC Lincoln event on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on FOX Sports 1, Johnson was able to score a split decision […]
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Michael Johnson emerged victorious at #UFCLincoln:
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Michael Johnson is back in the win column thanks to a split decision win over Andre Fili.
The co-main event of UFC Lincoln featured featherweight action. Johnson went one-on-one with Andre Fili. The two clashed inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Johnson found a home for that straight left hand in the opening round. Fili matched up with him in terms of aggression. Another straight left was there for Johnson. “The Menace” missed a high kick near the end of the round.
Right away in round two, Johnson connected with the left hand. Fili went for a high kick, but nothing doing. Johnson landed a kick to the groin accidentally. Time resumed quickly. Johnson looked to pressure his opponent. Fili ducked under a punch and took his opponent down. He went for the back and held onto Johnson as “The Menace” stood up. Fili got under the chin and Johnson went down the mat. Johnson got out of it momentarily. Johnson escaped and gained top control with about 50 seconds left in the round. “The Menace” rained down some elbows. Fili threw up a triangle. Johnson got out of danger near the end of the round.
Fili had his high kick blocked early in the final frame. Johnson connected with a right hand followed by a leg kick. Fili was able to take Johnson down. “The Menace” got back to his feet and the two returned to the center of the Octagon. Johnson ducked under a head kick. He landed a leg kick and stuffed a takedown attempt. A left cross landed for Johnson and he shoved Fili against the fence. He dropped down, but Fili avoided the takedown attempt as the final horn sounded.
Final Result: Michael Johnson def. Andre Fili via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
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Check out our full UFC Lincoln preview, predictions, and fight analysis for tonight’s card.
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The UFC is back in action with tonight’s (Sat., August 25, 2018) UFC Lincoln from the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.
It may not be the most high-profile card, but UFC Lincoln has some incredibly high-level action on tap for MMA fans in Nebraska.
In the main event, lightweights Justin Gaethje and James Vick will throw down in a trash talk-fueled showdown. In the co-main, former lightweight contender Michael Johnson will look to secure his first win at featherweight against Andre Fili.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the main card bouts in our UFC Lincoln main card preview, predictions, and analysis.
This fight has had a surprisingly high amount of bad blood building.
Vick has repeatedly trashed Gathje’s all-or-nothing style after he lost two straight to Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez.
Gaethje, meanwhile, has blasted Vick for having a point fighting style. He’s more apt to stand directly in the pocket and throw bombs, something the much taller Vick avoids. The Texas-based rising contender will look to utilize his six-inch reach advantage to keep ‘The Highlight’ on the outside.
But eventually, he’ll have to throw down with the blitzing Gaethje. The former WSOF champion will be looking to land his trademark leg kicks. Those will sap Vick’s ability to stay on the run and implement his gameplan.
Vick simply has not faced the level of competition Gaethje has. He was knocked out by Beneil Dariush in his only real top challenge. I think Gaethje slams the kicks home and opens up the path for a finish because of them.
Prediction: Justin Gaethje def. James Vick by R3 TKO (strikes)
Johnson is somehow 1-5 in his last six UFC bouts after remaining one of the top lightweights in the world for some time.
He lost his featherweight debut to Darren Elkins in shocking fashion after controlling the early action. I think that was a bit fluky, and perhaps a lapse in focus for ‘The Menace.’ After all, Johnson’s last win was a vicious KO of surging top lightweight Dustin Poirier.
Team Alpha Male’s Fili is a tough competitor who uses his range well, but he isn’t the most consistent. He’s giving up size, experience, and both striking power and skill to Johnson.
Unless the former TUF finalist is just shot, this should be Johnson’s fight to win.
Prediction: Michael Johnson def. Andre Fili via R2 KO (punches)
Casey has eight UFC fights. She’s lost five of them despite normally having a size edge on almost all of her opponents. Casey has lost her last two by split decision, but she’s just been too inconsistent to rise up the strawweight rankings as a result.
Hill, meanwhile, hasn’t been all that much more consistent, going 2-2 in her last four fights in the Octagon. Before that, however, she was the Invicta FC strawweight champion, defending the title once before returning to the UFC.
‘Overkill’ has the much more precise striking, and Casey, of course, has the size advantage. Hill will be looking to score with volume while Casey looks to use her size to clinch and get a takedown. I believe Hill should be able to stay upright and pick Casey apart. I’d be wholly stunned to see a finish here based on both fighters’ recent results.
Prediction: Angela Hill def. Cortney Casey via unanimous decision
This is a do-or-die fight for longtime veteran Ellenberger, whose career is seemingly in a perpetual state of just that. He’s gone a putrid 2-8 in his last 10 octagon appearances. He is also fighting in his home state of Nebraska.
It also brings the backstory of Barberena having been the man who retired Ellenberger’s brother Joe, so “The Juggernaut” has everything to fight for here. However, things aren’t exactly in his favor. True, he may have the size and even power on Barberena, but “Bam Bam” has an iron chin and youth on his side.
Barberena is tough in all areas but not shining in any one area, yet that may not be necessary against a clearly fading Ellenberger. Still, “The Juggernaut” claims he’s still advancing in his skillset despite his recent track record. He has emotion on his side, and that could help or hurt him.
I’ll go with the former and pick Ellenberger to gut out an emotional, hard-fought win in his home state.
Prediction: Jake Ellenberger def. Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision
Moraga has quietly picked up a three-fight win streak in the UFC’s least-promoted division. He brings some strong wrestling and has rebounded from a previous three-fight skid quite well.
“Chicano John” also scored an impressive knockout of Magomed Bibulatov last year. However, he’s got his back against the wall against Figueiredo. The undefeated Brazilian may not be known to anyone outside of hardcore fans, but he has the skills to become a star.
He’s won all three of his UFC fights to this point, including two by TKO. Figueiredo will come out smoking on the feet. Moraga, on the other hand, may look to take this one to the ground to avoid the Brazilian’s power striking.
Either way, the scrambles should be fun and this is an under-the-radar “Fight of the Night” contender in Lincoln. Expect fireworks with Figueiredo coming out on top in a war.
Prediction: Deiveson Figueiredo def. John Moraga via split decision
Formerly surging prospect Anders saw his spotless record disappear in a split decision loss to Lyoto Machida earlier this year.
He receives a notable step down in competition against Williams. That’s resulted in Anders being a monster favorite on this card, with some sites rating him at -1000 or more.
Williams is a strong wrestler. His chin has failed him in the past, hence leading me to believe Anders will bounce back thunderously. Oskar Piechota knocked Williams out in less than two minutes this February.
This is a spot tailor-made for Anders to rebound and rebound big. He should be able to implement his clean, powerful striking and therefore return to the win column. Williams has some solid wrestling, but I don’t see him able to ground the more athletic Anders and keep him there.
Anders should score a big finish and re-ignite his hype train in Lincoln.
Prediction: Eryk Anders def. Tim Williams via R1 KO (punches)
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UFC Lincoln weigh-ins provided some added excitement when the fighters faced off.
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LINCOLN, Neb. – The UFC Lincoln weigh-ins are in the books. And although all fighters made weight, the faceoffs immediately following the weigh-ins definitely provided some added intrigue to an already solid night of fights.
The face-offs started out relatively mundane. That is until Joanne Calderwood and Kalindra Faria stood eye to eye. Neither women wanted to give an inch as they gazed straight through each other’s eyes. Calderwood would turn her head slightly to the left as if to say, you can go now. Faria turned forward for her media queue, a perfect time to show of her UFC tattoo on her left bicep. All the while Calderwood staring a hole through the Brazilian. This fight just got much more interesting.
The middle portion of the weigh-ins flew by without incident until John Moraga and Deiveson Figueiredo took center stage. Mick Maynard instantly thrust his arm between these two flyweights as they immediately had words for each other. The matchmaker tried to direct the fighter’s attention straight ahead. However, both fighters would exchange profanity at one another. UFC Staff regained control of the situation but not before Moraga stuck his middle finger out at Deiveson. If you weren’t looking forward to this fight before you outta be now.
The weigh-ins continued on smoothly until the co-main event fight between Michael Johnson and Andre Fili. The fighters met head first and rested their foreheads on one another. Fili had his hands raised high above Johnson’s head. As if to say, I will own you. The fighters eventually turned forward for their photo opp.
The main event between Justin Gaethje and James Vick is sure to be a barnburner. The trash talk from Vick has been hilarious at times. That being said their faceoff felt flat.
Watch the full UFC Lincoln Face Off video here:
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