Amanda Lemos is still chasing the UFC strawweight title.
LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] is not done chasing the UFC strawweight title, and with her latest win, she feels she’s back in contention.
Lemos (15-4-1 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a former UFC title challenger, defeated young prospect Iasmin Lucindo (17-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) by unanimous decision on the main card of Saturday’s UFC 313. Although it wasn’t the most entertaining win, Lemos got her hand raised and was able to put behind her submission loss to Virna Jandiroba last July.
“I think I’m back in the race, and I feel that I’m back in the race,” Lemos told reporters at the UFC 313 post-fight press conference. “I want to fight as soon as possible to just basically consolidate what I was able to do with this evolution and to go back and go for a championship.”
Lemos thinks she’s made big leaps on her groundwork, patching up some holes that have cost her fights in the past. The 37-year-old Brazilian wants to be active this 2025, so she can quickly position herself in title contention.
“The year started off in the right foot,” Lemos said. “I came in here with a win, showing to the division that I’ve improved where they saw flaws, and I want to fight a couple of times before the end of the year.”
The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has now paid out $32.5 million to athletes since its deal began with Venum.
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 313 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $213,500.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
UFC 313 took place at T-Mobile Arena. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews/Disney+ and ESPN+.
The full UFC 313 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:
Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.
In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.
Full 2025 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:
Check out the best photos from Amanda Lemos’ unanimous decision win over Iasmin Lucindo at UFC 313.
Check out the best photos from [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag]’ unanimous decision win over [autotag]Iasmin Lucindo[/autotag] at UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photos by Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA Today Sports; MMA Junkie; UFC)
Former title challenger Amanda Lemos looks to get back on track against a surging Iasmin Lucindo. Who wins at UFC 313?
[autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] and [autotag]Iasmin Lucindo[/autotag] meet Saturday on the main card of UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo UFC 313 preview
Former title challenger Lemos (14-4-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) looks to rebound from a submission loss to Virna Jandiroba in July. Lemos’ title shot came against current champ Zhang Weili at UFC 292, a fight she lost by decision. In the following fight, she recorded her most recent victory, a unanimous decision nod over Mackenzie Dern. … Lucindo (17-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) comes in hot as a winner of four straight. In 2024, she added a pair of wins to her current streak, beating Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision and winning a split decision against Marina Rodriguez.
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo UFC 313 expert pick, prediction
Filing out the main card is a strawweight scrap between Lemos and Lucindo.
From an experience perspective, this will be a big step up for Lucindo.
Not only is Lemos the more proven product who has fought for a world title, but the 37-year-old is also a skilled striker who can make Lucindo pay for her sometimes stationary head in exchanges. Thankfully for Lucindo, the 23-year-old shows a solid chin and an ability to smartly change gears and go for takedowns (showing solid takedown instincts and leg play in the clinch).
Iasmin Lucindo, who faces Amanda Lemos (a switch-stance fighter who lists herself as a southpaw), is 1-0 opposite UFC-level southpaws, beating Brogan Walker.
Lucindo gets even more spin happy in open-stance affairs, but her hardwiring to counter kicks serves her well. #UFC313pic.twitter.com/ncBDP4DJqj
Add in Lucindo’s on paper grappling edge on the floor, and it’s hard not to side with the young Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt to outwork Lemos down the stretch.
The pick is Lucindo by unanimous decision.
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo UFC 313 odds
Despite the oddsmakers initially opening the former title challenger as a slight favorite, public money has flipped the betting lines, listing Lucindo -132 and Lemos +108 via FanDuel.
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo UFC 313 start time, how to watch
Lemos and Lucindo are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:40 p.m. ET. The fight will stream on ESPN+.
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Amanda Lemos plans on cementing her spot as a top contender at UFC 313.
LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] plans on cementing her spot as a top contender at UFC 313.
Lemos (14-4-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) meets rising strawweight [autotag]Iasmin Lucindo[/autotag] (17-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) on Saturday’s main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).
Lemos has lost two of her past three, while Lucindo is on a four-fight winning streak. However, the former title challenger assures that this won’t be a passing of the guard.
“I know she’s coming off a win. She’s an up-and-comer,” Lemos told reporters through an interpreter at Wednesday’s UFC 313 media day. “The biggest thing here is that she wants my spot. I’m not going to give it to her.
“It’s good for us – it’s good for girls to have that kind of representation. We love to have fighters like that. As far as facing a Brazilian, I’m used to it all the time. I’m very ready to defend my spot and to face her.”
“I said that because I really had prepared well for that fight,” Lemos said. “I felt like that was a slip. I really wanted to work on the mistakes. I wanted to take some time off for myself as well. I was in a little cocoon for a second there to prepare better for this fight and to be ready for this one.”
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The UFC has issued more than $27 million in Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay to fighters after UFC on ESPN 60.
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 60 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $139,000.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
UFC on ESPN 60 took place at the UFC Apex. The main card ESPN and streamed on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
The full UFC on ESPN 60 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:
Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,600; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $32,000 while title challengers get $42,000.
In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-60 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.
Full 2024 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:
Virna Jandiroba just might be in consideration for Submission of the Year after finishing Amanda Lemons in the UFC on ESPN 60 main event.
[autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag] might’ve locked in a Submission of the Year candidate Saturday when she slickly and violently made [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] tap out in the UFC on ESPN 60 main event.
In a grappling-heavy affair, Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) seemed to have an answer for everything Lemos (14-3-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) presented. It all lead up to an armbar submission at 4:48 of Round 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The finishing sequence was a thing of beauty as Jandiroba slipped from a rear-naked choke attempt on the back to torque a gruesomely-angled armbar.
The victory could very well earn Jandiroba a crack at UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili, who does not currently have a fight on the books. The win Saturday was Jandiroba’s fourth in a row.
Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 60 odds between Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba, with MMA picks and predictions.
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In a 5-round women’s strawweight bout in the main event, Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 60 — also known as UFC Vegas 94 — at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.
The prelims begin 5:30 p.m. ET, also on ESPN2/ESPN+, while the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, also on ESPN/ESPN+.
Records: Lemos (14-3-1) | Jandiroba (20-3-0)
Lemos suffered a unanimous-decision loss at UFC 292 in her 1st championship bout against Zhang Weili in Aug. 2023. She bounced back with a unanimous-decision win over Mackenzie Dern last time out at UFC 298.
As the quality of opponent has increased, so has the distance of her fights. After finishing inside the distance in 5 of 6 bouts from March 2021 to Nov. 2022, she has gone the distance in each of the past 2 outings.
Jandiroba heads into this fight with 4 consecutive fights which have gone the distance, including 3 straight wins. Her last fight was March 30 against Loopy Godinez. The last time Jandiroba finished inside the distance was a TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage win against Kanako Murata in June 2021.
The southpaw Lemos holds a 1-inch reach advantage over her counterpart. Lemos also has a 3.43 significant strikes landed per minute, to just 2.30 for Jandiroba. Lemos also has a slight 58.74%-to-57.70% significant strikes accuracy percentage.
On the mat, Jandrioba has racked up a 2.36 takedown average, and 1.25 submission average. Lemos will definitely want to try and keep this fight upright, as Jandiroba’s biggest advantage is on the canvas.
LEMOS (+110) is a strong play as a short ‘dog against Jandiroba (-134).
Lemos has been a championship contender, and she knows what it takes to get the job done, especially when it comes to wowing the judges.
Since arriving at the UFC level, Lemos has 4 decisions, with 3 victories. Jandiroba has ended up going the distance in each of her past 4 fights. As such, go with LEMOS BY POINTS (+500) lightly for a chance to multiply up by 5 times.
It’s rather surprising that YES (+142): FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE? is plus-money. Again, Lemos has gone the distance in each of her past 2 fights, including a 5-round outing against Zhang. And Jandiroba has ended up needing the help of the judges to determine a winner in 4 straight fights.
If you don’t want to declare a winner, but still want action in the main event, playing the distance is a solid wager.
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Will Virna Jandiroba break through into the upper tier of the UFC women’s strawweight division by getting past Amanda Lemos?
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC on ESPN 60 main event between former strawweight title challenger [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] and [autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag].
Supplemental info:
+ Jungle Fight bantamweight title
+ 8 KO victories
+ 3 submission wins
+ 8 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Accurate hooks and crosses
^ Coming forward or off the counter
+ Hard kicks and knees
+ Strong inside the clinch
^ Defensively and offensively
+ Solid positional grappler
^ Aggressive from topside
Supplemental info:
+ Invicta FC strawweight title
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
+ Multiple grappling accolades
+ 1 KO victory
+ 13 submission wins
+ 8 first-round finish
+ Consistent pace and pressure
+ Steadily improving striking skills
+ Deceptive wrestling ability
^ In the open or against the fence
+ Excellent transitional grappler
^ Works well from top or bottom
Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba point of interest: The cost of counters
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Weili Zhang (red gloves) fights Amanda Lemos (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The main event in Las Vegas features a showdown between two top-ranked strawweights who are familiar with the cost of counters.
Even though Jandiroba is not a dedicated counterstriker by any stretch, she’s been forced to understand the nature of counters in MMA, given the dynamic her style presents.
Coming from a background of primarily Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Jandiroba has been steadily playing catchup in the striking department since stepping on the big stage. Despite it initially being an obvious means to an end, Jandiroba has made clear strides in both her striking technique and understanding of exchanges.
Working behind a steady dose of jabs and feints, Jandiroba wields a deceptively hard right hand that’s effective whether she is coming forward or looking to counter. Still, “Cacara” will need to be careful when coming forward against a superior counter puncher like Lemos.
An athletic fighter who also used to compete at 135 pounds, Lemos brings some interesting problems to the table. A stance-switching striker, Lemos is comfortable throwing her patent hooks and crosses from both stances.
The former Jungle Fight champion does appear to operate more out of orthodox, but has no issues shifting to southpaw to either counter with a check hook or come forward to finish a combination. Lemos also regularly looks to land hard leg kicks, but I suspect that her front kicks and knees will serve her better given the level-changing threats from Jandiroba.
Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba breakdown: Winning the wrestling
May 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Marina Rodriguez (red gloves) fights Virna Jandiroba (blue gloves) during UFC 288 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Considering the styles clash at hand, no one should be shocked if Jandiroba looks for takedowns early and often.
Always sticking to a clear and consistent game plan, there’s no secret about what someone like Jandiroba wants. An accoladed Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Jandiroba has smartly made strides in her wrestling since transitioning over to MMA.
Jandiroba has demonstrated serviceable reactive shots in the open, but arguably does her best work when chaining takedown attempts along the cage. That said, Jandiroba will still need to be careful about getting stuck in the clinch with someone like Lemos.
Lemos has some solid muay Thai sensibilities that make her an offensive threat via the knee and elbow traffic she controls off of collar ties (which could create damaging moments anytime Jandiroba allows for the proper space). Nevertheless, I suspect that Lemos’ defense will be what’s tested if these two tangle in the wrestling realm.
Lemos seems to have some decent defensive instincts regarding her whizzer and underhook awareness, attempting to either hoist or turn her opposition when appropriate. The 10-year pro can also hit crafty trips from clinch space, showing a strong top game whenever action flows to the floor.
However, even if Lemos is the one who ends up on top, she could still be playing right into Jandiroba’s wheelhouse.
Not only is Jandiroba a legitimate threat from full guard, but the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion can also channel her inner Demian Maia when it comes to reversing from the half guard. Jandirob is also good about isolating one of her opponent’s legs in transition – something that assists in her control of the positions.
Once Jandiroba can secure herself in the top position, she wastes little time when it comes to working toward the back and funneling her opposition toward her preferred choke points.
Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba odds
The oddsmakers and the public are slightly favoring the former Invicta champion, listing Jandiroba -142 and Lemos +122 via FanDuel.
Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba prediction, pick
May 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Marina Rodriguez (red gloves) fights Virna Jandiroba (blue gloves) during UFC 288 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Despite not disagreeing with whose favored, it’s nice to see both ladies getting some respect, given the spread of the betting line above.
Jandiroba may not be the most popular fighter among casual fans, but she is quietly one of the more consistent threats that this division has to offer. And though Jandiroba’s striking doesn’t leave a lot to write home about on the feet, her wrestling and grappling superiority are more than enough to make some serious hay at strawweight.
Lemos has made clear efforts to shore up her holes regarding these sorts of stylistic threats, but her propensity to turtle in scrambles is what I see costing her here.
Aside from the fact that the majority of Jandiroba’s finishes come by way of rear-naked choke, the smaller octagon arguably encourages the kinds of exchanges where “Cacara” thrives (as opposed to Lemos, who likes more space to operate in).
Add in the fact that Lemos will likely be shelving a lot of her offense in the form of kicks to avoid potential takedowns, and I can’t help but side with the superior grappler in Jandiroba.
Lemos is not an easy fighter to finish, but I’ll wager that Jandiroba can cook her way to a submission win in Round 3.
Prediction: Jandiroba inside the distance
Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba start time, where to watch
As the main event, Lemos and Jandiroba are expected to make their walks to the octagon at approximately 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT). The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.
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Former UFC title challenger Amanda Lemos seeks a fast finish against Virna Jandiroba in the UFC on ESPN 60 headliner.
[autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] may be days away from another main event bout scheduled for 25 minutes, but she does not intend on competing against Virna Jandiroba for that long.
Saturday at UFC on ESPN 60 (ESPN, ESPN+) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, former title challenger Lemos (14-3-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) headlines opposite Jandiroba (20-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) in a top 10 strawweight matchup.
At this point, Lemos is used to the big stage of the UFC. Lemos enters her third UFC main event on the heels of a unanimous decision win over Mackenzie Dern at UFC 298 in February. That victory marked a return to the win column following a heartbreaking unanimous decision loss against Zhang Weili in her first shot at gold.
Whether it’s a preliminary bout, main event, or a title fight, nothing changes for Lemos.
“I approach every fight the same,” Lemos told MMA Junkie Radio through an interpreter. “It doesn’t matter if it’s the first, second fight on the card, if it’s a co-main or main event. I approach all of them the same. They’re all important to me. This is my life. This has been my life, this is how I make that bread. It doesn’t matter the status of the fight. I approach it with the same training level, always looking for the win. To me, it’s another fight in that sense.”
While this fight isn’t likely to be one that gets her right back into another shot at the title, a big win, especially a big stoppage, would certainly be a solid step in that direction. She will be looking for that early finish on Saturday against Jandiroba.
“I’m going to come out there just trying to finish the fight,” Lemos said. “Cautious, of course, anything may happen – but I’m going in right from the start to try to finish that fight.”
Check out the full pre-fight interview with Lemos in the video above.
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