UFC Vegas 52 (main event): Jessica Andrade makes history with a standing arm-triangle choke over Amanda Lemos
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Amanda Lemos vs Jessica Andrade
UFC strawweight Jessica Andrade just proved how much her experience counts when she enters the Octagon as Amanda Lemos had no answer once Andrade got hold of her at UFC Vegas 52. Apparently makes the first-ever arm triangle finish in the UFC history. Andrade, who was previously fighting at flyweight, has returned back to strawweight healthy and it seemed like weight cutting is not an issue anymore. Andrade has surely taught us how to make a reintroduction to a weight class you once ruled.
Andrade was #1 ranked in flyweight and Lemos was #10 in strawweight. Seems like Andrade will get back to climbing to strawweight as well with a welcome back with a probably single-digit ranking position. Who do you want to see this exciting finisher fight next? Andrade is now 23-9 in her overall MMA career with astonishing 17 wins by finishes!
Jessica Andrade changed the rhythm of the fight abruptly baffled Amanda Lemos
Round 1: Not forward pressure from Andrade which is quite unusual. Low kick exchanges. Seems like Lemos is trying to set up a good shot. Lemos throws a strong leg kick. The low kick was followed by a body kick by Andrade. Leg kick from Lemos which seems quite an advantageous move due to her reach.
Teep kicks from Lemos and that’s where Andrade tries to break the rhythm of patience and gets to close the distance. Andrade has got Lemos on an arm triangle hold. AND SHE GETS IT! Jessica Andrade with another first-round finish. A submission this time! Lemos was looking good but there are levels to this game and Andrade just showed it!
Results: Jessica Andrade def. Amanda Lemos via submission in Round 1 (standing arm-triangle choke)
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