UFC Vegas 93: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Miles Johns: Live round-by-round updates
The co-main event at UFC Vegas 93 features a thrilling bantamweight contest between Douglas Silva de Andrade and Miles Johns.
Andrade (29-5-1NC) is 3-2 in his last five. The 38-year-old claimed a unanimous decision win against Cody Stamann in his most recent fight at UFC on ABC 4 in 2023.
His most notable win came in 2018 when he clinched a unanimous decision over former title challenger Marlon Vera. Moreover 'D Silva' has shared the cage with top-tier 135-pound talents, including former champion Petr Yan and the No.9-ranked contender Rob Font.
The other half of the co-main event, Johns (14-2-1NC) is currently on a three-fight unbeaten run, with his most recent win having come via unanimous decision against Cody Gibson at UFC on ESPN 54. However, 'Chapo' has yet to face the same level of opposition his opponent has during his career.
According to the UFC's official website, Johns is a -142 favorite over 'D Silva' (+120 underdog).
Catch the live coverage and play-by-play updates only on Sportskeeda as the co-main event unfolds at UFC Vegas 93.
Check out the face-off between Douglas Silva de Andrade and Miles Johns below:
UFC Vegas 93: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Miles Johns
Round 1
As the opening round unfolds, both fighters are feinting, trying to get a reaction out of their opponent. Johns opens up with a leg kick and follows up with a right hand up top moments later.
Johns seems to be dictating the pace of the fight. His powerful right hand seems to have made the Brazilian more cautious. A wild overhand right misses for 'D Silva'. A stiff jab by Johns momentarily wobbles his opponent.
Johns slips under Andrade's left hook and lands a right hand of his own. Andrade lands a side kick on his opponent.
Round 2
The Brazilian lands an uppercut from up close. Johns ducks under a right hook and lands a right hand of his own. Johns connects with a right hand. He wobbles his opponent with another right.
Johns' power advantage is seemingly swaying the contest in his favor. Andrade gets hit with a right hand followed by a left hook. He answers with a spinning kick to the head.
Round 3
Johns might be up two rounds on the scorecards at this point. Andrade might need a finish. He lunges forward but fails to find a target. A high right hand from Johns spins around Andrade.
'D Silva' swings wildly with an overhand right. Johns reads another possible spinning kick coming his way and moves away from danger. A counter left hand from Johns wobbles his opponent.
A landing knee strike to the head by Andrade knocks the mouthguard off his opponent's mouth. The referee momentarily stops the fight for the fighters to reset. A spinning kick by the Brazilian wobbles Johns. The American returns fire stunning his foe with a right hand. Both warriors trade in the middle of the cage in the closing 10 seconds. A great end to a spectacular fight.
Stay tuned for the official decision.
Official Decision: Miles Johns def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Watch Miles Johns celebrate his win at UFC Vegas 93 below: