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The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host a thrilling strawweight clash on March 8 as Amanda Lemos faces Iasmin Lucindo at UFC 313. This highly anticipated matchup brings together two of the division's top-ranked fighters, ensuring an explosive encounter in the octagon.
Though the UFC has yet to confirm the fight or announce the event's headliner, sources close to the situation and a report from Ag, fight has made it clear: fans are in for a treat.
Amanda Lemos, currently ranked No. 4 in the UFC Strawweight Rankings, aims to reignite her path to the championship. With a professional record of 14-4-1, Lemos has proven her mettle against elite competition, boasting victories over fighters like Mackenzie Dern, Angela Hill, and Michelle Waterson-Gomez.
However, Lemos is coming off a tough loss to Virna Jandiroba in July and is eager to remind the MMA world of her prowess.
On the other side of the octagon stands 22-year-old phenom Iasmin Lucindo. Ranked No. 7, Lucindo (17-5) has been on an impressive four-fight winning streak since her debut loss to Yazmin Jauregui. With recent wins over seasoned opponents like Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Marina Rodriguez, Lucindo is positioning herself as a future title contender.
Lucindo's confidence is sky-high. With youth, momentum, and undeniable skill on her side, she presents a formidable challenge for Lemos.
The matchup pits Lemos’ striking precision and experience against Lucindo’s relentless pace and versatility. Both fighters have everything to gain—and plenty to lose—making this a must-watch for strawweight enthusiasts.
As UFC 313 approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Lemos reclaim her top-tier status, or will Lucindo continue her meteoric rise? March 8 will deliver the answer in an electrifying fashion.