Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Brazilians Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba headline UFC on ESPN 60 this weekend, with the winner of the strawweight contest most likely to be better positioned for a crack - or another crack of the 115 pounds gold. Last August, a former strawweight championship contender, Amanda Lemos lost a decision against current champ Zhang Weili. On the flip side, Virna Jandiroba is on a winning streak but will feature in a five-rounder for the first time in her UFC career. The former Invicta fighting championships strawweight champion is the favorite going into the fight.

MMA: UFC Women’s Strawweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Date: 21.07.2024 05:30

The 37-year-old bounced back from a failed bid to capture the strawweight gold last year with a rousing decision over Mackenzie Dern last February. Winning the first two rounds, Amanda Lemos had to hold off Dern in the third round to claim the victory. Number three in the strawweight rankings, Lemos, who debuted in the UFC at bantamweight before dropping to 115, is 8-2 at strawweight. The Brazilian striker has the most knockdowns landed in the division, second most knockouts, and tied with Rose Namajunas for the second most finishes in the UFC women’s strawweight division history.

• Age: 37
• Height: 5’4”
• Weight: 115lbs (52kg)
• Reach: 65”
• Record: 14-3-1 (Draw)

The 36-year-old is on a three-fight winning streak, earning unanimous decisions over Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, and Loopy Godinez. The Brazilian turned professional in 2013 and debuted in the UFC in 2019. She won the Invicta title in 2018 and defended it once before moving to the UFC. A black belt in BJJ, Virna Jandiroba was trained in Kung Fu, Judo, and Muay Thai. She is currently at number five in the UFC women’s straw-weight ranking.

• Age: 36
• Height: 5’3’’
• Reach: 64”
• Weight: 115lbs (52kg)
• Record: 20-3

Amanda Lemos is a 2.10 underdog on Bet365. Virna Jandiroba is a 1.72 favorite on Betway. Over 3.5 is priced at 1.6 odds on 1xBet, with the under available at 2.25. Read more.