MMA Match Preview: Felipe Lima (14-2) vs. Daniel Marcos (17-1)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Qatar – UFC’s debut in Doha

Location: Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Doha, Qatar

Start Time:

Prelims: 2:00 PM local (Doha) / 6:00 AM ET (USA)

Main Card: 6:00 PM local (Doha) / 10:00 AM ET (USA)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), TSN (Canada), Kayo (Australia)

Injury Report

Felipe Lima (Brazil, 27): No reported injuries; enters after a narrow decision loss to Payton Talbott.

Daniel Marcos (Peru, 31): No reported injuries; rebounding from a decision loss to Montel Jackson.

Recent Form & Fight History

Felipe Lima:

L vs Payton Talbott (UD, 2025)

W vs Muhammad Naimov (RNC, 2025)

UFC debut showcased aggressive grappling and finishing instincts.

Daniel Marcos:

L vs Montel Jackson (UD, 2025)

W vs Adrian Yanez (SD, 2024)

Known for resilience and striking accuracy; strong decision record.

Betting Trends:

Lima attracts bettors with submission threat and finishing rate.

Marcos’ consistency and striking defense appeal to sharp bettors.

Line movement shows public money leaning toward Marcos, but Lima remains a dangerous underdog.

FIGHT ODDS

Felipe Lima                         + 125

Daniel Marcos                   – 145

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 20, 2025

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