Brazilian fighter Virna Jandiroba achieved an impressive victory by submitting Amanda Lemos in the first round of their UFC main event. Following this win, Jandiroba extended her winning streak and expressed her desire to compete for the title against Zhang Weili.
The fight between Virna Jandiroba and Amanda Lemos headlined UFC on ESPN 60. Both athletes were ranked in the top five of the women’s strawweight division, with Jandiroba already on a three-fight winning streak. Jandiroba sealed the win with a second-round submission utilizing her impressive skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to execute a smooth armbar.
Now on a four-fight winning streak, Virna Jandiroba has set her sights on challenging the current strawweight champion Zhang Weili, known for defeating top fighters such as Carla Esparza and Joanna Jędrzejczyk. While Tatiana Suarez is also a contender, her injury history might pave the way for Jandiroba to secure a title shot.
In her post-fight remarks, Jandiroba highlighted the importance of her victory over a formidable opponent like Amanda Lemos. She believes her performance warrants a title opportunity and is prepared to go up against Zhang Weili for the championship.
