The Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing match may have been stealing the headlines all week, but Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was also in action, as UFC Vegas 94 went down last night (Sat., July 20, 2024) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of the evening, Virna Jandiroba submitted Amanda Lemos with seconds remaining in round two (see it again here). In further action, Steve Garcia knocked out Choi Seung-woo in the very first round.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Biggest Winner: Virna Jandiroba
Jandiroba pretty much stole Lemos’ No. 3 ranking after submitting her in round two with an armbar. In doing so, she collected her fourth straight win and improves to 7-2 in her last nine fights. But, perhaps more importantly, in taking out Lemos she eliminates a top contender that was standing in her way on the road to a 115-pound title shot. If the Brazilian bomber keeps performing the way she is, she poses a legit threat to anyone holding the strap when her time comes.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Runner Up: Steve Garcia
Garcia’s recent performance in the Featherweight division showcases his growing proficiency, as he secures his fourth consecutive victory with a stunning knockout over Seung-woo. With a record of 5-2 inside the Octagon, Garcia’s win streak becomes even more remarkable as all four wins have been achieved through technical knockouts (TKO). Although he had a victory in the Lightweight division, it is clear that his impact is being made at 145-pounds.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Biggest Loser: Brian Kelleher
Coming into the event, Kelleher made our list for the fighter who needed a win the most since he was coming into his fight against Cody Gibson having lost three in a row. Furthermore, his last win was over 2.5 years ago. And things got worse for “Boom” after Gibson submitted him in the very first round with an arm-triangle choke, giving him his fourth straight defeat. The outlook doesn’t look good for the 37 year-old rapping Bantamweight, who will undoubtedly be on edge in the coming weeks because a pink slip coming to his inbox is very realistic.
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