The UFC is back at the Apex for the first time in a month with a women’s strawweight main event, as one-time title challenger Amanda Lemos faces streaking Virna Jandiroba in an all-Brazil five-rounder Saturday in Las Vegas.
Lemos is the No. 3-ranked contender at strawweight entering the event, while Jandiroba is two spots behind at No. 5, despite her being a slight betting favourite.
Official results from UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba are below.
MAIN CARD
— Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba
— Steve Garcia vs. Choi Seung-woo
— Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky
— Cody Durden vs. Bruno Gustavo da Silva
— Choi Doo Ho vs. Bill Algeo
— Lee Jeong Yeong vs. Hyder Amil
PRELIMINARY CARD
Cody Gibson defeats Brian Helleher via submission at 3:58 of Round 1
Gibson bounced back in a big way, using an arm-triangle choke to not only cap off a dominant first-round finish but also snap a two-fight skid.
Miranda Maverick defeats Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Maverick extended her win streak to three after a dominant showing while simultaneously handing Barbosa her first loss in the UFC.
Trey Ogden defeats Loik Radzhabov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
The American made it back-to-back wins for the first time in his UFC career, using multiple takedowns and submission attempts to earn a victory and move above .500 under the promotion (3-2).
Luana Carolina defeats Lucie Pudilova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
The Brazilian kept her win streak alive, making it a third consecutive victory, after handling business against Pudilova who’s now on a three-fight skid.
Thomas Petersen defeats Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Despite having former Welterweight champion (and brother) Kamara Usman in his corner, Mohammed wasn’t able to overcome the constant pressure from Petersen en route to a second consecutive unanimous decision loss.
The UFC Fight Night event featuring a highly anticipated matchup between Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba did not disappoint fans as both fighters put on an impressive display of skill and determination in the octagon.
In the main event, Amanda Lemos emerged victorious with a dominant performance, defeating Virna Jandiroba via TKO in the first round. Lemos showcased her striking prowess and aggressive fighting style, overwhelming Jandiroba with a relentless barrage of punches and kicks. The referee was forced to step in and stop the fight as Lemos continued to land heavy shots on her opponent.
The co-main event also delivered an exciting showdown between two talented fighters, with (insert names) going head-to-head in a closely contested battle. (Provide details on the fight and the winner).
Overall, the UFC Fight Night event featuring Lemos vs. Jandiroba was a thrilling night of action-packed fights and memorable moments. Fans were treated to some incredible performances from the fighters, showcasing their skills and determination inside the octagon.
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