Virna Jandiroba may have locked down her first UFC title shot earlier tonight (Sat., July 20, 2024) at UFC Vegas 94 live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the Brazilian contender stunned Amanda Lemos with a gnarly second-round submission (armbar).
Jandiroba wasted no time in capitalizing on Lemos’ outstanding skills as a top-tier striker in the women’s strawweight division. As expected, Jandiroba immediately employed her impressive grappling techniques at the beginning of the fight. Although Lemos managed to engage in a few commendable scrambles, being in close proximity always granted Jandiroba an opportunity to secure a decisive victory.
In the second round, Jandiroba showcased her control skills with a remarkable transition. After successfully executing a rear-naked choke threat for nearly a minute, she released it. Seizing the opportunity, Jandiroba swiftly maneuvered for an armbar when Lemos momentarily had some space. Despite Lemos’ efforts to resist, Jandiroba expertly twisted her opponent’s arm, resembling a pretzel, ultimately compelling Lemos to tap out.
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VIRNA LOCKS UP THE ARMBAR AND GETS THE TAP #UFCVegas94 pic.twitter.com/dQTrACRs2r
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) July 21, 2024
VIRNA JANDIROBA LOCKED IN THE ARMBAR #UFCVegas94 pic.twitter.com/EKd1ygdOT4
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 21, 2024
Virna Jandiroba calls for a title shot #UFCVegas94 pic.twitter.com/oYTQs27sy1
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 21, 2024
At the age of 36, Jandiroba has emerged victorious in her previous four appearances in the Octagon. Among these wins, her debut UFC event showcased a remarkable submission finish, while she also secured significant victories against notable opponents Marina Rodriguez and Loopy Godinez. Notably, Jandiroba remains one of the few ranked fighters in the women’s strawweight division that current champion Zhang Weili has yet to face. Considering this, scheduling a title fight between them before the year concludes seems like a logical move.
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