Media MMA Pros Pick: Weili Zhang vs. Amanda Lemos, UFC 292

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MMA Pros Pick Weili Zhang vs. Amanda Lemos UFC 292
James Lynch
Aug 9, 2023


Short video, only one minute long

 

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Bonus video:
Both Thomas and Sanko heap lots of praise onto Lemos. Nonetheless, Thomas predicts that Weili wins by GNP KO, emphasizing Weili's ability to use vicious elbows from top position.
Weili vs Lemos UFC 292 Preview | Laura Sanko & Din Thomas
One On One
Aug 18, 2023

 

[ookii]

They should have asked Shevenchenko the question too and she will pick Lemos

 

[KOPPE]

Lemos is an exciting fighter to watch! one of the most accurate wmma striker imo
but will she be ready for Zhang or will she drop the ball like Foldrade? that's the question

 

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[Nobru]

This is actually a promising WMMA fight, which is kinda unusual to be, being honest
Zhang is the champ but Lemos is no joke, dont sleep at her
In all honesty, I can see her knocking Zhang out, and that was my vote. Shes a mean girl.

 

[CashMoney1991]

zhang tko round 2

 

[mjfan23]

Zhang is a heavy favourite but lemos is a live dog.

also is it just me or do heavy upsets happen less frequently in wmma?

Anyone run the stats this?

 

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BJPENN.com
https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/wei...-for-zhang-weili-vs-amanda-lemos-title-fight/

Fighter Picks
Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos:

Vicente Luque, UFC welterweight: Man, I’m going with Zhang just because of the championship experience. It will be a really competitive fight though.

Mario Bautista, UFC bantamweight: I’m going with Weili, I think she can even finish her in the middle rounds.

Trevin Giles, UFC welterweight: I’d say Zhang, probably by late stoppage. I just think she has a massive cardio advantage and will look to take it to the later rounds.

Davey Grant, UFC bantamweight: I saw Weili train and she trains like a beast and I think she gets the win.

Josh Fremd, UFC middleweight: Lemos is a beast but I don’t see anyone beating Weili for a while.

Chris Daukaus, UFC light heavyweight: Weili Zhang by stoppage after Lemos starts to get tired.

Damon Jackson, UFC featherweight: Weili Zhang by late finish.

Billy Quarantillo, UFC featherweight: I just think Weili is the better fighter, she’s better well-rounded and has more experience in title fights.

Fernie Garcia, UFC bantamweight: Lemos has legit power but I think Zhang can drag it into the deep waters and get a late finish.

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Fighters picking Zhang Weili: Vicente Luque, Mario Bautista, Trevin Giles, Davey Grant, Josh Fremd, Chris Daukaus, Damon Jackson, Billy Quarantillo, Fernie Garcia.

Fighters picking Amanda Lemos: None.

 

[Liverkick-king56]

I feel like Zhang has the skills to win this comfortably with minimal risk.... but her fight history has her always fighting at her opponents strongest style.

Blitzes vs Andrade
Wrestling vs Esparza
Rangy striking vs Rose/Joanna

I know she won most of the fights but she seems to really pride herself in matching her opponents strengths and she's impressive in doing so but Lemos is a heavy hitter. If Zhang approaches this like she did against Joanna in the rematch I think she easily wins but I'm kind of expecting her to settle at a Muay Thai range and trade blows in a close fight that's dictated at the only range Lemos stands a chance despite Zhang having the skills to take the fight anywhere.

 

[Noraaq]

Fighters typically make predictions based off of emotion and relations rather than logic, so dont go place any bets with this information.