Brazilian Grappling Ace Virna Jandiroba Wows The Crowd With A Nasty Armbar at UFC Vegas 94

Virna Jandiroba and her submission over Amanda Lemos 

A victory via submission is an incredible show of skill and technique by fighters. As such, Brazilian grappling ace Virna Jandiraoba left the MMA world buzzing. The strawweight contender secured a spectacular submission victory over Amanda Lemos at UFC Vegas 94.

The main event lived up to its billing as a classic striker vs. grappler showdown. Lemos, known for her knockout power, was looking to climb back into title contention. Jandiroba, however, had other plans. She showcased her world-class ground game from the opening bell.

The first round saw both fighters threatening with submissions in exciting grappling exchanges. But it was in the second round that Jandiroba truly shone. She managed to take Lemos’ back, a position every grappler dreams of. As the clock ticked down, Jandiriba transitioned to a nasty armbar. Lemos, tough as nails, had no choice but to tap out.

The win extended Jandiroba’s winning streak to four, with her last loss coming in 2021. This win likely catapults her into the division’s top three. This victory might be enough for Jandiroba to get a title shot against the reigning strawweight champion, Weili Zhang.

Virna Jandiroba Calls For A Title Shot Following Armbar Victory

UFC Vegas 94 was filled with intense fights and thrilling finishes. Five of the six fights on the main card did not see the final bell. However, out of all these, one voice rang out louder than the rest. Virna Jandiroba, fresh off her impressive submission victory, wasted no time in making her intentions clear.

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace forced Amanda Lemos to tap out with a slick armbar. The UFC Apex was still buzzing from the spectacular finish in the main event. But Jandiroba wasn’t content with just winning the fight. She had her sights set on bigger prizes. “Dana, I’m the next champion…”Weili… let’s go!”

Virna Jandiroba put the current strawweight champion on notice as well. The call-out was as bold as her performance in the octagon. With this performance at her back, she might very well be next in line for the coveted title shot against a feared MMA fighter in Zhang. As the dust settles on UFC Vegas 94, Jandiroba’s words echo in the MMA world. She’s made her case in the octagon and on the mic. Now, it’s up to Dana White and the UFC matchmakers to decide whether they will honor her wish.

UFC Vegas 94: How Much Money Did Virna Jandiroba Earn By Defeating Amanda Lemos?

Another fight night event concluded with many exciting bouts, but the main event stole the spotlight. In the main event match, No. 3-ranked strawweight contender Amanda Lemos faced off against No. 5-ranked Virna Jandiroba. Carcara secured a significant victory by defeating Lemos via armbar choke at UFC Las Vegas 94. This win marked a major win in Jandiroba’s career, and both fighters earned a substantial payout from the fight.

According to Marca, Virna Jandiroba, still in the early stages of her career, is expected to earn at least $60,000 for her main event debut. Additionally, she earned a Performance of the Night bonus, which significantly increased her earnings. Her opponent, Amanda Lemos, is projected to receive at least $100,000 from the UFC Vegas 94 payouts.

Heading into the fight, Virna Jandiroba entered this bout with a three-fight winning streak. With this latest victory, she extends her streak to four, appearing unstoppable in the division. Jandiroba’s dominant grappling and submission abilities helped her to mark another win as she controlled the fight. While Amanda showed resilience on the ground and tried to reverse positions, a late mistake in the second round allowed Jandiroba to secure a tight armbar submission.

What’s Next for Virna Jandiroba and Amanda Lemos?

The Brazilian lost this bout but will surely be looking to secure future victories to earn a title shot. Meanwhile, Jandiroba, after defeating former title challenger Lemos, called for a fight with Zhang Weili.

“I’m the next one. I’m the one who needs to get the title shot. I feel I prepared myself to be a champion. I’m the next champion. The champ is here!” Jandiroba said during her post-fight interview with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier.

Now holding a record of 21 wins and 3 losses, Jandiroba is poised to be the next title contender. Fans eagerly anticipate her title match against Zhang Weili.