After a successful road trip, the UFC returns to the Apex, where the main event is an all-Brazilian affair between Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba. Lemos, ranked third, is coming off an impressive victory over Mackenzie Dern, while Jandiroba, ranked fifth, is riding a three-fight winning streak, all via unanimous decision. As Lemos is a former title challenger, a victory over the 37-year-old would put the 36-year-old Jandiroba closer to a title shot.
Nonetheless, Carcara is a slight betting underdog in the fight. Moreover, Amandinha possesses knockout power, which is rare for strawweight. However, Jandiroba has shown durability throughout her UFC career. Expect Lemos to come guns blazing in the fight. If cautious, the 36-year-old could eke out a decision victory. A finish is possible only for Amanda Lemos due to Jandiroba’s lack of finishing prowess.
The co-main event of the fight night is a middleweight matchup between Brad Tavares and Jun Yong Park. Despite both coming off losses, the betting favorite Park will likely make it difficult for Tavares, who is on a bad streak. Doo Ho Choi returns after a long layoff to take on Bill Algeo to open the fight night main card with a featherweight fight,
The main card, which has an exciting preliminary card before it, includes a lightweight matchup between Kurt Holobaugh and Kaynan Kruschewsky and a featherweight matchup between Steve Garcia and Seung Woo Choi.
Betting Odds
Virna Jandiroba (-135) vs. Amanda Lemos (+114)
Kurt Holobaugh (+124) vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky (-148)
Doo Ho Choi (+136) vs. Bill Algeo (-162)
Brad Tavares (+154) vs. Jun Yong Park (-185)
Steve Garcia (-142) vs. Seung Woo Choi (+120)
UFC Vegas 94 Preliminary Card Preview
Muhammad Usman, the brother of Kamaru Usman, will open the preliminary card against Thomas Peterson in a heavyweight matchup. Luana Carolina and Lucie Pudilova follow the heavyweight with an exciting strawweight matchup. Carolina is on a two-fight winning streak, and Padilova is on a two-fight losing streak.
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After the ladies, lightweights Loik Radzhabov and Trey Ogden will lock horns. Maycee Barber, who had her opponent changed after Tracy Cortez fought Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver, will now face Dinoe Barbosa. The featured bout of the UFC Vegas 94 prelims is a dangerous featherweight matchup between Cody Durden and Bruno Silva.
A bantamweight matchup of Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson and a featherweight matchup of Hyder Amil vs Jeong Yeong Lee rounds out the preliminary card.
Betting Odds
Loik Radzhabov (-148) vs. Trey Ogden (+124)
Hyder Amil (+154) vs. Jeong Yeong Lee (-185)
Brian Kelleher (+190) vs. Cody Gibson (-238)
Luana Carolina (-102) vs. Lucie Pudilová (-118)
Dinoe Barbosa (+170) vs. Miranda Maverick (-205)
Cody Durden (-125) vs. Bruno Silva (+105)
Mohammed Usman (-148) vs. Thomas Petersen (+124)
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