The UFC returns to The Apex in Las Vegas as flyweights Amanda Lemos and Jessica Andrade throw down in the main event.
It’s a busy fight weekend. Both Bellator and the UFC are hosting events tonight.
It's Saturday and you know what that means… 𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 😤
💢 #UFCVegas52 kicks off LIVE at 6pmET on @ESPNPlus! pic.twitter.com/a3EkdBR6Tq
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Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card. But first, a message from Dana White.
If you don't know, now you know.
Lemos vs Andrade is LIVE SATURDAY on @ESPNPlus! #UFCVegas52 pic.twitter.com/G1B3NVkqPD
— danawhite (@danawhite) April 21, 2022
MAIN CARD (9PM ET/6PM PT)
LANDO VANATTA (12-5-2) VS. CHARLES JOURDAIN (12-4-1)
Andrews: Tough bout on paper to call. Have to go with the Canadian get the the narrow decision.
Andrews Prediction: Charles Jourdain via UD
ALEXANDER ROMANOV (15-0-0) VS. CHASE SHERMAN (15-9-0)
Andrews: Sherman needs a win badly, but he won’t get it here.
Andrews Prediction: Alexander Romanov via TKO
#14 MAYCEE BARBER (9-2-0) VS. MONTANA DE LA ROSA (12-6-0)
Andrews: If Barber can keep the fight standing, she edges it out.
Andrews Prediction: Maycee Barber via UD
CLAY GUIDA (37-21-0) VS. CLAUDIO PUELLES (11-2-0)
Lightweights ready to light it up in tomorrow’s co-main event 🤜🤛@ClayGuida vs @Prince_of_Peru 💥
[ #UFCVegas52 | Prelims 6pm ET | Main Card 9pm ET | LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/nwImYFL6T6
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Andrews: Guida is 40 but still looks good. I think he overcomes some early trouble and gets it done.
Andrews Prediction: Clay Guida via UD
MAIN EVENT
#10 AMANDA LEMOS (11-1-1) VS. JESSICA ANDRADE (22-9-0)
The fast-rising contender welcomes the former champ back to strawweight 💥
Amanda Lemos vs @JessicaMMAPro – TOMORROW!
[ #UFCVegas52 | Prelims 6pm ET | Main Card 9pm ET | LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/Hjjf7jrPWc
— UFC (@ufc) April 22, 2022
Andrews: If Lemos can keep this striking, she has a good shot, but Jessica will get the takedown if things are going well.
Andrews Prediction: Jessica Andrade via UD
Enjoy the fights.
