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UFC Rankings Report: Virna Jandiroba Replaces Maycee Barber On P4P List, Pedro Munhoz Out At Bantamweight

As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the ladder toward contention and others fall away. And in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night: Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: No changes. Women’s Pound-for-Pound: Jandiroba’s submission of Lemos […]

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As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the ladder toward contention and others fall away.

And in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night: Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings.

Men’s Pound-For-Pound: No changes.

Women’s Pound-for-Pound: Jandiroba’s submission of Lemos in Saturday’s main event has advanced both her divisional and P4P ambitions. The Brazilian has debuted in the latter list at #13, one spot behind the climbing Kayla Harrison. The defeated Lemos, meanwhile, has dropped three positions to #15, while flyweight contender Maycee Barber has fallen out entirely.

Women’s Strawweight: At 115 pounds, Jandiroba finds herself two spots better off at #3 courtesy of her efforts at the Apex. Lemos has made way for that rise and now occupies her recent opponent’s formerly occupied #5 place.

Women’s Flyweight: No changes.

Women’s Bantamweight: No changes.

Flyweight: Bruno Silva mounted a memorable comeback this past weekend to knock out fellow American Top Team standout Cody Durden. He’s been rewarded with an entry into the 125-pound rankings at #15, with his defeated teammate now out of the top 15.

Bantamweight: While he’s had to wait an extra week, Montel Jackson’s 18-second knockout of Da’Mon Blackshear in Denver has netted him the #15 position in the division. His arrival has led to the removal of longtime veteran contender Pedro Munhoz.

Featherweight: No changes.

Lightweight: No changes.

Welterweight: No changes.

Middleweight: No changes.

Light Heavyweight: No changes.

Heavyweight: No changes.

You can view the full updated UFC rankings here.

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Virna Jandiroba Breaks Down How She Can Beat Zhang Weili: ‘Within The Weirdness…’

Virna Jandiroba may have proven herself worthy of the next shot at UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili thanks to a submission win over former title challenger Amanda Lemos in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event. Jandiroba looked to utilize her grappling from the get-go, scoring an early takedown and battling with her fellow Brazilian for […]

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Virna Jandiroba may have proven herself worthy of the next shot at UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili thanks to a submission win over former title challenger Amanda Lemos in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event.

Jandiroba looked to utilize her grappling from the get-go, scoring an early takedown and battling with her fellow Brazilian for top position and submission attempts. “Carcara,” a grappling expert, managed to lock in an armbar and submit Lemos during round two.

“The fight went in the best scenario I could imagine,” Jandiroba said through a translator at the post-fight press conference. “I was for sure going to try to take it to the ground, and I was able to do it and find the submission.”

Virna Jandiroba Confident She Can Get Title Shot, Beat Zhang Weili After UFC Fight Night Main Event Win

Jandiroba, a former Invicta strawweight champion, has now won four straight and five of her last six fights. Entering this weekend’s UFC Fight Night at No. 5 in the strawweight rankings, there is a good chance she could be next in line for a title shot.

Jandiroba, in fact, called out Zhang in the Octagon following her victory. And at the post-fight conference, Jandiroba expressed how her unique fighting style can help lead her to a win — let alone a title fight — that plenty previously doubted could happen.

“My style’s a little different,” Jandiroba said. “The way that I grapple is a little strange. I know my wrestling is very effective, my jiu-jitsu is very good, but it’s not like you can say, ‘Oh, she’s like a proper wrestler.’ But I make it work.

“And within the weirdness of everything that I do, I think that I create problems for most people, and that’s how I can beat her. With the weirdness, that’s how I get my arm raised.”

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‘Weili vs. Virna > Weili vs. Suarez’ – Fans React As Virna Jandiroba Submits Amanda Lemos With Nasty Armbar In UFC Fight Night Main Event

Virna Jandiroba could now be in prime position to challenge Weili Zhang for the strawweight championship following a submission win over former title challenger Amanda Lemos in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night. Jandiroba scored a takedown in the opening minute of the fight, looking to do what she does best. Lemos, however, […]

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Virna Jandiroba could now be in prime position to challenge Weili Zhang for the strawweight championship following a submission win over former title challenger Amanda Lemos in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night.

Jandiroba scored a takedown in the opening minute of the fight, looking to do what she does best. Lemos, however, had an arm around the neck and looked for a guillotine. The 36-year-old escaped, however, and remained in top control. A couple of minutes later, Lemos looked to scramble, only for Jandiroba to reverse and look for a leg lock. The longtime contender responded in kind with a toe hold.

Lemos landed some notable striking during that opening frame between scrambles, and she tried to bring out her striking again and focused on that in the second round. However, Jandiroba scored another takedown a couple of minutes into the round and got to Lemos’ back in a scramble.

In the closing seconds of the round, the #5-ranked contender locked in an armbar and scored the submission.

Virna Jandiroba Submits Amanda Lemos In Headlining UFC Fight Night Strawweight Battle

Jandiroba has now won four straight and five of her last six. She called for a title fight in her post-fight interview and will likely be alongside Tatiana Suarez as one of two logical next challengers for the Chinese champ.

Lemos, meanwhile, is now 1-1 since losing a strawweight title fight with Weili Zhang at UFC 292 nearly one year ago.

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Virna Jandiroba stops Amanda Lemos with nasty armbar after grappling battle – UFC Vegas 94 Highlights

Virna Jandiroba lands nasty armbar win over Amanda Lemos in grappling battle UFC Vegas 94 highlightsBrazilian contender, Virna Jandiroba may have punched her ticket to a first title fight under the banner of the…

Virna Jandiroba lands nasty armbar win over Amanda Lemos in grappling battle UFC Vegas 94 highlights

Brazilian contender, Virna Jandiroba may have punched her ticket to a first title fight under the banner of the UFC tonight in the main card of UFC Vegas 94, laying waste to former title challenger, Amanda Lemos with a second round armbar — to rack up her fourth consecutive victory.

Jandiroba, the current number five ranked strawweight contender, entered tonight’s main event premiere against Brazilian compatriot, Lemos off the back of unanimous decision win over Loopy Godinez, as well as prior judging successes over both Marina Rodriguez, and Angela Hill.

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And in some early trouble against former strawweight title challenger, Lemos, who unsuccessfully attempted to pry gold from current queen, Zhang Weili, Jandiroba survived a pair of guillotine choke and then toehold submission attempts from the vicious finisher.

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Latching onto her first submission win since a stoppage over the now-retired, Felice Herrig four years ago, former Invicta FC strawweight champion, Jandiroba managed to turn in another armbar win — forcing a tap from Lemos in a taut effort, landing a fourth consecutive win and likely cracking the divisional top-3.

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Below, catch the highlights from Virna Jandiroba’s submission win over Amanda Lemos

Virna Jandiroba stops Amanda Lemos with nasty armbar after grappling battle – UFC Vegas 94 Highlights

Virna Jandiroba lands nasty armbar win over Amanda Lemos in grappling battle UFC Vegas 94 highlightsBrazilian contender, Virna Jandiroba may have punched her ticket to a first title fight under the banner of the…

Virna Jandiroba lands nasty armbar win over Amanda Lemos in grappling battle UFC Vegas 94 highlights

Brazilian contender, Virna Jandiroba may have punched her ticket to a first title fight under the banner of the UFC tonight in the main card of UFC Vegas 94, laying waste to former title challenger, Amanda Lemos with a second round armbar — to rack up her fourth consecutive victory.

Jandiroba, the current number five ranked strawweight contender, entered tonight’s main event premiere against Brazilian compatriot, Lemos off the back of unanimous decision win over Loopy Godinez, as well as prior judging successes over both Marina Rodriguez, and Angela Hill.

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And in some early trouble against former strawweight title challenger, Lemos, who unsuccessfully attempted to pry gold from current queen, Zhang Weili, Jandiroba survived a pair of guillotine choke and then toehold submission attempts from the vicious finisher.

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Latching onto her first submission win since a stoppage over the now-retired, Felice Herrig four years ago, former Invicta FC strawweight champion, Jandiroba managed to turn in another armbar win — forcing a tap from Lemos in a taut effort, landing a fourth consecutive win and likely cracking the divisional top-3.

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Below, catch the highlights from Virna Jandiroba’s submission win over Amanda Lemos

UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Virna Jandiroba Submits Amanda Lemos 

UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, top-five ranked strawweights Amanda Lemos (#3) and Virna Jandiroba (#5) clashed. While in the co-main event, Steve Garcia faced Seungwoo Choi in a featherweight matchup.  UFC Fight Night Results: […]

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UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, top-five ranked strawweights Amanda Lemos (#3) and Virna Jandiroba (#5) clashed. While in the co-main event, Steve Garcia faced Seungwoo Choi in a featherweight matchup. 

UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

  • Women’s Strawweight Main Event: Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos via submission: R2, 4.48 
  • Featherweight: Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi via TKO: R1, 1.36 
  • Lightweight: Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
  • Flyweight: Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden via TKO: R2 2.58  
  • Featherweight: Dooho Choi def Bill Algeo via TKO: R2, 3.38 
  • Featherweight: Hyder Amil def. JeongYeong Lee via TKO: R1, 1.05  

Preliminary Card

  • Bantamweight: Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher via submission: R1, 3.58
  • Women’s Flyweight: Miranda Maverick def. Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27×2) 
  • Lightweight: Trey Ogden def. Loik Radzhabov via unanimous decision (29-28×2, 30-27) 
  • Women’s Flyweight: Luana Carolina def. Lucie Pudilová via unanimous decision (29-28×2, 30-27) 
  • Heavyweight: Thomas Petersen def. Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

Preliminary Card Highlights

Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher 

In this bantamweight bout, Cody Gibson got it done in the first round with an arm triangle submission of Brian Kelleher.

Main Card Highlights

Hyder Amil def. JeongYeong

Hyder Amil unleashed a flurry of strikes to overwhelm JeongYeong early in the first round to get the TKO.

Dooho Choi def Bill Algeo

In this featherweight bout, Dooho Choi got back in the win column with a TKO of Bill Algeo in the second round.

Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden

Bruno Silva earned his fourth win in a row with a TKO against Cody Durden in the second round of their featherweight matchup.

Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky

Kurt Holobaugh earned a unanimous decision win against Kaynan Kruschewsky in their lightweight bout.

Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi

In the co-main event, Steve Garcia earned a first-round TKO of Seungwoo Choi.

Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos

In the main event, Virna Jandiroba locked in an arm bar to get the win against Amanda Lemos in the second round of their strawweight matchup.

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