UFC Vegas 94: Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba: Live round-by-round updates

UFC Vegas 94 will be headlined by a strawweight contest between the No.3-ranked Amanda Lemos and the No.5-ranked Virna Jandiroba.

Lemos (14-3-1) is a true veteran of the sport with wins against popular names including Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Angela Hill, and Mackenzie Dern among others.

She is 3-2 in her last five with her latest win coming via unanimous decision against Dern at UFC 298 in February. While a win this weekend will reaffirm her place in the top 5 it might not be enough to fetch her a title shot given she has already suffered defeat at the hands of reigning champion Zhang Weili.

Jandiroba (20-3) is on a roll. She is currently on a three-fight win streak and is 4-1 in her last five outings. The 36-year-old boasts 13 submissions to her record and would be hoping to take the fight to the ground as soon as she can.

In her most recent outing, Jandiroba clinched a unanimous decision win against surging contender Lupita Godinez. A win this weekend might see 'Carcara' steal Lemos' position on the rankings.

According to UFC's website, Jandiroba is a -135 favorite for the fight, with Lemos as a +114 underdog.

The main card of UFC Vegas 94 is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.

Check out the final face-off between Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba below:

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UFC Vegas 94: Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba

Round 1

The fighters circle around the cage trying to get a read of their opponent. Jandiroba jumps on the dube leg and Lemos jumps on a guillotine.

Jandiroba wiggles her way out of the choke. 'Carcara' is on top of her opponent however she is yet to get a full mount. Despite the increasing control time, 'Carcara' has yet to do any damage on the ground.

Lemos flips her opponent and reverses position. Another scramble on the ground sees Lemos get caught in a leg lock. Moments later 'Amandinha' gets a leg lock of her own.

After a scramble, the fighters get back to their feet. Jandiroba takes her opponent's back. 'Carcara's' high-level grappling is on full display. A close round.

Unofficial Score: 10-9 Jandiroba.

Round 2

As the second round begins, Lemos opens with with a leg kick. She follows up with a high kick which fails to finish. Lemos catches her opponent with an uppercut as she tries a level change.

'Amandinha' stuffs a takedown but gets backed up to the fence. 'Carcara' isolates her opponent's leg and drags her opponent to the canvas, but ends up giving her back.

Another scramble sees, 'Carcara' take her opponent's back on the ground. She is trying to lock in a rear naked choke. She has one hook in. Lemos is in a precarious position.

Lemos isolates the choking hand, but Jandiroba quickly transitions to an arm bar. It is tight and she forces a tap out of her opponent.

'Carcara' is the victor.

Official Result: Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos via submission. (4:48 of Round 2)

Jandiroba calls for a title shot during her post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.

Watch Virna Jandiroba's arm bar submission at UFC Vegas 94 below: