Felipe Lima made a remarkable UFC debut by defeating Muhammad Naimov via submission (rear-naked choke) in the third round at 1:15 during #UFCSaudiArabia. Despite stepping in on short notice and fighting up a weight class, Lima showcased an impressive performance. Naimov appeared to be leading the fight until Lima secured the victory with a rear-naked choke (RNC). Lima's debut win is notable as he was likely down two rounds before achieving the submission. This victory positions Lima as a promising contender in the UFC Bantamweight division. #RiyadhSeason
#UFCSaudiArabia highlight video: Felipe Lima subs Muhammadjon Naimov https://t.co/AATNkoTNV3
#UFCSaudiArabia video: Felipe Lima shocks Muhammad Naimov with late finish on short notice https://t.co/SQMYSef6i3
Felipe Lima starts his UFC career off with a submission win! #UFCSaudiArabia | #RiyadhSeason https://t.co/zC3JZ6EEbP
Must. Watch. Debut!!! Felipe Lima looked very impressive taking this fight on short notice up a weightclass! He snatches Muhammad Naimov's neck with the Deep RNC for the tap! Lima is one to watch! #UFC #UFCSaudiArabia #MMATwitter https://t.co/K7K3KAlep4
Debut of the year contender from Felipe Lima! 👏 #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/ik25aK5dJR
#UFCSaudiArabia results: Felipe Lima def. Muhammad Naimov via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 3, 1:15 https://t.co/PmnfO9L1Ev
What a UFC debut for Felipe Lima 👏 https://t.co/pLHFE0o6qa
Felipe Lima PUT THE SQUEEZE ON Muhammad Naimov! 🐍 Watch UFC live on TNT Sports #UFCSaudiArabia | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/k4P0wuaa6t
#UFCSaudiArabia Official Result: Felipe Lima defeats Muhammad Naimov by Submission, Rear Naked Choke, Round 3, 1:15 #RiyadhSeason | @RiyadhSeason
Felipe Lima shines in his UFC debut!!! https://t.co/IfyyNjzHzV
Felipe Lima is legit. He got a short notice debut vs. a tough opponent, fighting in home turf (or close to it). Keep an eye on the kid. #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/7XzafrCGK3
#UFCSaudiArabia results: Felipe Lima defeats Muhammad Naimov by submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 3, 1:15 https://t.co/mSsFN3IGtk
FELIPE LIMA FINDS THE FINISH ON SHORT NOTICE 😤 UFC Debut ✅ #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/fupjkjZnXh
Now that's how you make a debut! 👏 Felipe Lima gets the submission victory! #UFCSaudiArabia | #RiyadhSeason https://t.co/eiw7RPymL8
Felipe Lima (13-1, 1-0 UFC) def. Muhammadjon Naimov (11-3, 3-1 UFC) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); R3 1:15. #UFCSaudiArabia
#UFCSaudiArabia Results: Felipe Lima def. Muhammad Naimov by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 3, 1:15 via @mmawizzard #MMA #UFC https://t.co/sXiSRlDJm7
OFFICIAL: Felipe Lima def. Muhammad Naimov via R3 SUB (RNC), 1:15 #UFCSaudiArabia Story coming to https://t.co/jL0SC6PTuP #UFC #MMA #FelipeLima https://t.co/OYEKQL8hqw
How about THAT in your Octagon debut! 🇧🇷 Felipe Lima getting it done on short-notice with the RNC! #UFCSaudiArabia #RiyadhSeason | @riyadhseason https://t.co/3mtVgAX6Kn
WHAT A UFC DEBUT ON SHORT NOTICE FOR FELIPE LIMA 👏 #UFCSaudiArabia is LIVE NOW on ESPN 📺 https://t.co/BLX59yhR5Q
#UFCSaudiArabia results: Felipe Lima def. Muhammad Naimov via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 3, 1:15 Full coverage: https://t.co/SvVFSKMWTf https://t.co/Zv0oJ2HeNM
Yeesh. Short notice, up a division, gutting it out late against a tough opponent. Felipe Lima checked a lot of boxes right there. Impressive. #UFCSaudiArabia
BASED FELIPE LIMA! What a debut! Chokes out Muhammad Naimov in the third! Up a weight class on short notice. Justice for Nathaniel Wood that filthy cheat Naimov deserves this loss ifkyk. #UFCSaudiArabia
Wow. Lima starts the final round aggressively and gets Naimov down. Naimov tries to stand against the cage and Lima locks on a rear-naked choke for the first finish on tonight's card. #UFCSaudiArabia
WOW Felipe Lima Submits Muhammad Naimov with a 3rd Round RNC. Lima was most likely down two rounds but gets his a win in his UFC debut on short notice. Lima is going to be a problem for the Bantamweights in the UFC #UFCSaudiaArabia
Felipe Lima scores the first finish of the night!!! #UFCSaudiArabia
WOWWW! What a debut for Lima! Welcome to the UFC! #UFCSaudiArabia
WOW what a finish by Felipe Lima!!! I had him down 20-18 heading into R3. Amazing comeback win! #UFCSaudiArabia
Felipe Lima, baby! Wow! #UFCSaudiArabia
R3 - Big round here. Naimov off the bat with two nasty calf kicks LIMA GOING FLYING KNEES, TWO! Lima is looking for the finish here. Likely needs it. Naimov grabs him, Lima underhooks and puts him on the fence, shoves him to the ground, takes the back. #UFCSaudiArabia
Sneaky body shot by Naimov. Significant. #UFCSaudiArabia
Naimov was the one moving forward in round two. Lima still landed a few front kicks and one-twos in response, but he is slowing down and Naimov is dictating the pace now. Probably 1-1 with momentum on Naimov's side. #UFCSaudiArabia
🟥 Muhammad Naimov vs. Felipe Lima 🟦 => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFCSaudiArabia #MMATwitter
BIG shots exchanged! 10 seconds Naimov throwing heavy. Round over. #UFCSaudiArabia
Lima stuffs it, eats a jab. Naimov to the body, Lima responds with a flurry. Naimov front kick to the body. #UFCSaudiArabia
Nice body kick for Lima, but eats a quick shot from Naimov, then returns fire. Naimov in on a single leg. #UFCSaudiArabia
Felipe Lima is going to be a stud for the UFC Bantamweight Division #UFCSaudiArabia
Felipe Lima is going to fit right into the 135 division. absolutely game so far against Naimov. he’s probably up 10-9 so far too. #UFCSaudiArabia
Lima was in control of the striking exchanges, backing Naimov up multiple times, until Naimov countered with a takedown. Lima cut Naimov with an elbow from the bottom and kicked him off. #UFCSaudiArabia
🟥 Muhammad Naimov vs. Felipe Lima 🟦 => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFCSaudiArabia #MMATwitter
Lima leg kick and Naimov in on a flurry. BIG shots to the body from Lima! Naimov in on a body lock and he gets Lima down. Naimov spins on top and works in full guard. #UFCSaudiArabia
Lima with a huge combo to start the fight. I fucking love the approach by Lima here and we see why the odds were the way they were. Now Naimov likely will get this to the ground as he should earlier and dominate. However he wants to stand and bang with Lima. Risky business.…
Coming up next is Muhammad Naimov vs Felipe Lima in a Featherweight bout. #UFC #UFCSaudiArabia #MMATwitter https://t.co/oD5otBwDDo
They clinch on the fence now and it's Lima keeping Naimov on the fence, but then they break. Flying knee for Naimov! Lima puts Naimov on the fence again. #UFCSaudiArabia
Lima just sat down Naimov with a nasty body kick and then into a flying knee.. gonna be a fun fight wow #ufcsaudiarabia
R1 - Naimov vs. Lima - Lima with the calf kick off the rip, Naimov fires kicks back. LIMA GOING IN!!!! KICK TO THE BODY DROPS NAIMOV FOR A SECOND (PROB SLIP) AND THEN LIMA FLYING KNEE!!! #UFCSaudiArabia
The next fight on the #UFCSaudiArabia card is a featherweight matchup between Muhammadjon Naimov (11-2, 3-0 UFC) and UFC newcomer Felipe Lima (12-1, 0-0 UFC). Naimov has won six in a row. Lima has not lost since his 2015 pro debut.
Featherweight Bout Muhammad Naimov vs Felipe Lima Lima making is UFC debut on super short notice and is the current @OktagonOfficial Bantamweight Champion #UFCSaudiArabia
This is going to be a good one‼️ Muhammad Naimov vs Felipe Lima [ Live NOW on @ESPN/@ESPNPlus | #UFCSaudiArabia | #RiyadhSeason ] https://t.co/m1q88pCb8P
Naimov vs. Lima up next! #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/M5MJa1l0UI
Muhammad Naimov and Felipe Lima are up next! Featherweights on deck! #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/6m4vOS3DC8