UFC Fight Night will take place on July 20, 2024 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features former UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship challenger Amanda Lemos and former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Virna Jandiroba.
Other matchups on the card include a lightweight fight featuring Kurt Holobaugh against Kaynan Kruschewsky, and a featherweight battle between Doo Ho Choi and Bill Algeo. The main card opens with a highly competitive featherweight matchup between 11-1 Lee Jeong-Yeong and 9-0 Hyder Amil.
Amanda Lemos
- Record: 14-3-1
- Fighting Out Of: Brazil
- Style: Striking and grappling, known for powerful punches and submissions
- Recent Fights:
- Mackenzie Dern (February 17, 2024) – Win by UD
- Zhang Weili (August 19, 2023) – Loss by UD
- Marina Rodriguez (November 5, 2022) – Win by TKO
Virna Jandiroba
- Record: 20-3
- Fighting Out Of: Brazil
- Style: Grappling specialist with strong submission skills
- Recent Fights:
- Lupita Godinez (March 30, 2024) – Win by UD
- Marina Rodriguez (May 6, 2023) – Win by UD
- Angela Hill (May 14, 2022) – Win by UD
Matchup Analysis
Striking
- Lemos: Known for her powerful striking and knockout ability.
- Jandiroba: Primarily a grappler, but her striking has improved over recent fights.
Grappling
- Lemos: Competent grappler with several submission victories.
- Jandiroba: A submission specialist with a strong grappling base.
X-Factor
- Lemos: Her knockout power and striking accuracy can end fights quickly if she connects cleanly.
- Jandiroba: Her grappling and submission skills can turn the tide if she manages to get Lemos to the ground.
Recent Common Opponents
Marina Rodriguez
- Amanda Lemos: Fought Marina Rodriguez on November 5, 2022, and won via TKO in the third round.
- Virna Jandiroba: Faced Marina Rodriguez on May 6, 2023, and won by UD.
Mackenzie Dern
- Amanda Lemos: Faced Mackenzie Dern on February 17, 2024, and won by UD.
- Virna Jandiroba: Faced Mackenzie Dern on December 12, 2020 and lost by UD.
Angela Hill
- Amanda Lemos: Faced Angela Hill on December 18, 2021 and won by SD.
- Virna Jandiroba: Faced Angela Hill on May 14, 2022 and won by UD.
Prediction
Given the skill sets of both fighters, the outcome of this fight depends on where it takes place. If Lemos can avoid being taken down, her striking power and versatility could lead her to victory, possibly by knockout. However, if Jandiroba can use her grappling and control the fight on the ground, she could grab a decision or submission victory. Ultimately, Jandiroba will leverage her grappling to control the fight and grab the judge’s decision.
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