Another fight night event concluded with many exciting bouts, but the main event stole the spotlight. In the main event match, No. 3-ranked strawweight contender Amanda Lemos faced off against No. 5-ranked Virna Jandiroba. Carcara secured a significant victory by defeating Lemos via armbar choke at UFC Las Vegas 94. This win marked a major win in Jandiroba’s career, and both fighters earned a substantial payout from the fight.
According to Marca, Virna Jandiroba, still in the early stages of her career, is expected to earn at least $60,000 for her main event debut. Additionally, she earned a Performance of the Night bonus, which significantly increased her earnings. Her opponent, Amanda Lemos, is projected to receive at least $100,000 from the UFC Vegas 94 payouts.
Heading into the fight, Virna Jandiroba entered this bout with a three-fight winning streak. With this latest victory, she extends her streak to four, appearing unstoppable in the division. Jandiroba’s dominant grappling and submission abilities helped her to mark another win as she controlled the fight. While Amanda showed resilience on the ground and tried to reverse positions, a late mistake in the second round allowed Jandiroba to secure a tight armbar submission.
What’s Next for Virna Jandiroba and Amanda Lemos?
The Brazilian lost this bout but will surely be looking to secure future victories to earn a title shot. Meanwhile, Jandiroba, after defeating former title challenger Lemos, called for a fight with Zhang Weili.
“I’m the next one. I’m the one who needs to get the title shot. I feel I prepared myself to be a champion. I’m the next champion. The champ is here!” Jandiroba said during her post-fight interview with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier.
Now holding a record of 21 wins and 3 losses, Jandiroba is poised to be the next title contender. Fans eagerly anticipate her title match against Zhang Weili.
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