UFC Fight Night: Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade Prediction and Odds

Jessica Andrade reacts following her TKO victory.
Jessica Andrade reacts following her TKO victory. / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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A pair of the most dangerous women in the UFC are set to do battle on Saturday night.

The UFC is on ESPN with UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amanda Lemos has burst onto the scene with a pair of knockout finishes and a decision victory over veteran Angela Hill. Now she steps up to face former Strawweight Champion Jessica Andrade, who is back at Strawweight to try and stop the hype train.

Let's check out the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook: and preview the main event

UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade Odds

  • Dean Barry (-1155) vs. Mike Jackson (+655)
  • Marcin Prachnio (-120) vs. Philipe Lins (+100)
  • Aori Qileng (-235) vs. Cameron Else (+190)
  • Tyson Pedro (-545) vs. Ike Villanueva (+395)
  • Dwight Grant (-120) vs. Sergey Khandozhiko (+100)
  • Jordan Wright (+140) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (-165)
  • Louis Cosce (-165) vs. Preston Parson (+145)
  • Lando Vannata (+110) vs. Charles Jourdain (-130)
  • Mudaerji Su (+145) vs. Manel Kape (-175)
  • Maycee Barber (-205) vs. Montana De La Rosa (+170)
  • Tanner Boser (+385) vs. Alexander Romanov (-525)
  • Clay Guida (-110) vs. Clauido Puelles (-110)
  • Amanda Lemos (-180) vs. Jessica Andrade (+150)

Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade Prediction and Pick

These two have combined for 16 finishes in their 33 victories, and we can certainly expect violence in Saturday's five round main event.

Andrade is a former champion, but quickly moved to flyweight after losing her belt in a rematch to Rose Namajunas, where she went 2-1. Her only loss was to Valentina Shevchenko, who is arguably the best women's fighter alive, so no harm there, but is she ready to move up in class again and face a violent striker in Lemos?

Andrade will be far and away the toughest test for Lemos, but the early returns are special for the Brazilian. She hasn't faced a striker like Andrade, but she sports an 87% takedown defense and boasts a three-inch size and reach advantage. If she can stick her opponent at range, she can find a finish against "Bate Estaca," who has been finished in two of her last three fights.

While I'm still mulling over this one and if this price is too short, Lemos is an attractive pick to win inside distance given her finishing power. However, she is unproven going deep into fights (Andrade is iffy herself but has more of a track record), so Lemos early rounds, Andrade late may be the best angle to take at first pass.

LEAN: Lemos Inside the Distance