Amanda Lemos, born on May 22, 1987, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of July 2024, she holds the impressive rank of #3 in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings and #12 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings. Lemos began her professional MMA journey in her native Brazilian regional circuit, primarily fighting in Jungle Fight. With an undefeated record of 5-0, she faced Mayra Cantuária for the Jungle Fight Women’s Bantamweight Championship at Jungle Fight 85 in January 2016. The fight ended in a majority draw, leading to a rematch. In June 2016, at Jungle Fight 88, Lemos secured the title with a third-round knockout.
Lemos stepped in as a replacement for the injured Lina Länsberg on short notice, making her UFC debut against Leslie Smith at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio on July 16, 2017. Unfortunately, she suffered a decisive defeat, being knocked out in the bout's second round. As of July 2024, she holds a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw (14-3-1).
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Who is Amanda Lemos’ Partner?
Amanda Lemos’ partner and wife is Karina Ximenes. They have been together for many years, with Karina supporting Amanda since her early days in Brazilian MMA promotions.
What does Karina Ximenes do for a living?
Karina Ximenes works as an interior designer. She also shares the same passion as Amanda Lemos for fitness and training.
Karina Ximenes Social Media
Lemos’ wife, Karina Ximenes, has a following of over 1000 on Instagram. Her other social handles remain undisclosed.
How long have Amanda Lemos and Karina Ximenes been together?
The married couple have been together since youth and live in Belem, Brazil.
How many children do Amanda Lemos and Karina Xemenes have?
Amanda Lemos and Karina Xemenes are the proud parents of a daughter named Rebecca, whom they adopted.
Last Updated On July 18, 2024
FAQs
A. Amanda Lemos has been married to Karina Xemenes.
A. Karina Xemenes is an interior designer.
A. The date when Amanda Lemos married Karina Xemenes remains undisclosed.
A. Yes, the couple has an adopted daughter together.
A. Lemos met Xemenes when both of them were in their youth.