This Saturday’s UFC main event is between two Brazilian ladies, Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba, who are competing in a strawweight event and looking to attack the very top of the same. Lemos already had a title shot, while Jandiroba plans to secure such a chance with a victory over her compatriot.
Amanda Lemos News
Amanda Lemos is a force of nature in the ring, and there haven’t been more entertaining knockouts than hers in the ladies’ UFC strawweight division. With an impressive record of 14 victories out of 18 MMA fights, along with three losses and one draw, Lemos has become one of those fighters whose appearance you need to see.
However, her ground game remains a noticeable weak spot. We’ve seen her struggles on the mat in past encounters, particularly in her two most recent bouts. She triumphed over Mackenzie Dern but faced significant difficulties against Weili, who managed to outmaneuver her.
Virna Jandiroba News
In stark contrast to Lemos, Virna Jandiroba dominates her opponents with her exceptional grappling prowess. Her success in the ring has stemmed mainly from her mat skills, boasting a remarkable record of 20 wins out of 23 matches, with 13 victories.
Jandiroba’s last defeat came via a decision against Amanda Ribas in 2021. Since then, this resilient Brazilian has made an impressive comeback, securing three consecutive wins against formidable competitors like Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, and, most recently, Loopy Godinez. Each of these victories was achieved through unanimous decision.
Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba Betting Tip
Lemos is a hard puncher, but she has struggled on the mat, and that’s obvious. Even if she improved her grappling skills, we don’t believe they can match Jandiroba’s, and that’s the only reason why we picked Virna to win this event.
Betting Tip: Jandiroba to win
Bookmaker: Betplay.io
Odds: 1.72
Betplay.io
Place your bet on Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba