UFC Fight Night: Miles Johns vs Daniel Marcos Preview & Prediction
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The prelims continue with an intriguing bantamweight clash as heavy-handed American Miles Johns takes on Peru’s technically crisp Daniel Marcos in what promises to be an interesting striking affair.
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UFC on ESPN 73: Bonfim vs Brown main card
Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown (Welterweight)
Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales (Flyweight)
Muslim Salikhov vs Uros Medic (Welterweight)
Chris Padilla vs Ismael Bonfim (Lightweight)
Christian Leroy Duncan vs Marco Tulio (Middleweight)
UFC on ESPN 73: Bonfim vs Brown prelims
Hyder Amil vs Jamall Emmers (Featherweight)
Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos (Bantamweight)
Mayra Bueno Silva vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti (Women’s Bantamweight)
Josh Hokit vs Max Gimenis (Heavyweight)
Miles Johns vs Daniel Marcos (Bantamweight)
Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes (Women’s Strawweight)
Jackson McVey vs Zachary Reese (Catchweight - 195 lb)
Miles Johns: Compact power puncher looking to rebound
Miles Johns (15-4, 1 NC) enters this bout looking to snap a two-fight skid after narrow decision losses to Felipe Lima and Jean Matsumoto. The 31-year-old “Chapo” has long been known for his durability and pressure-based boxing, constantly walking forward and looking to land his trademark overhand right. A former LFA champion, Johns has some wrestling credentials but rarely leans on them, preferring to exchange on the feet and impose his physicality.
While his stand-up remains dangerous, Johns has struggled when facing more technical strikers and grapplers who can neutralize his forward pressure. His recent defeats highlighted this—both opponents exploited his defensive gaps and forced him into reactive exchanges. Still, with wins over seasoned names like Douglas Silva de Andrade and Cody Gibson, Johns has proven he can compete with high-level opposition and remains a tough out for lower competition in the division.
Daniel Marcos: Technical Peruvian looking to reassert himself
Daniel Marcos (17-1, 1 NC) comes into this fight after suffering the first loss of his professional career—a unanimous decision defeat to Montel Jackson. Despite that setback, the Peruvian remains one of the more composed and technically sound strikers at 135lbs. Known for his tight boxing fundamentals and clean shot selection, Marcos rarely takes unnecessary risks, instead relying on precision and movement to dictate range.
Although not known for one-punch power, Marcos has shown the ability to outpoint and frustrate opponents over three rounds. His resume includes split-decision wins over Adrian Yanez and against Davy Grant—one of the toughest unranked bantamweights in the UFC, even if some fans debated the scorecards. On the mat, Marcos is an underrated grappler, boasting solid defensive wrestling and efficient scrambles that could prove decisive if Johns decides to mix in takedowns.
Miles Johns vs Daniel Marcos prediction
This matchup is likely to play out primarily on the feet. Johns will press forward, looking to close the distance and land looping power shots, while Marcos will aim to keep the fight technical—using footwork, clean combinations, and straight punches down the pipe. If any grappling exchanges occur, Marcos may actually hold the edge thanks to his balance and positional awareness.
While Johns’ power is always a threat, Marcos’ composure and precision should allow him to stay one step ahead over the course of three rounds. He’s faced stronger competition recently, is the more technically polished fighter, and tends to maintain a steadier pace as fights progress.
Prediction: Daniel Marcos to win via decision
