UFC 292 Preview: Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Aug 19)
- Zhang Weili is defending her UFC Womenâs Strawweight title against Amanda Lemos.
- Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos is the co-main event of UFC 292: Sterling vs. OâMalley.
- UFC 292 odds suggest Weili will stay in possession of the championship belt.
Zhang Weili (23-3) is defending her UFC Womenâs Strawweight title against Amanda Lemos (13-2-1) whoâs never fought for a title in this promotion before. The Weili vs. Lemos fight will serve as the co-main event of UFC 292, which is taking place at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10:00 p.m ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: PPV
Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Zhang Weili | |
| Amanda Lemos |
Fight Preview
Zhang Weili has been fighting professionally since 2013, suffering only 3 losses in 26 fights. Her first loss happened on her debut, but then eight years passed until she got defeated again. It happened in her second title defense when Rose Namajunas beat her by KO in round 1.
She tried to get her title back a few months later, but Thug beat her again, this time by a split decision. Namajunas then lost the title to Carla Esparza, who then got beaten by Weili. Thatâs how the Chinese fighter got in possession of the UFC Womenâs Strawweight title belt again.
Her second stint as the 115lb champ started with a submission win, but thatâs not her favorite method of winning. Instead, she prefers to finish her opponents with strikes â sheâs got 11 wins by KO/TKO.
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What needs to worry her is that her next opponent too is great striking-wise. Amanda Lemos lands 4.51 significant strikes a minute, which is only slightly less than Weili. However, one may argue that her strikes are more powerful than those of her opponent, the evidence being that sheâs got a knockout-to-win percentage of 61.53% (Weiliâs at 47.82%).
Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos Prediction
Lemos is a fantastic striker with many other powerful weapons in her arsenal, but she probably isnât on the same level as Weili. The thing is that sheâs only fought three ranked opponents so far. Meanwhile, the reigning champ has only fought ranked opponents since 2018.
Free Pick:
