The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown at UFC 292, with Amanda Lemos ready to challenge Waley Chan for the strawweight title in the co-main event. Lemos, who recently spoke exclusively with AG Fight, revealed that she had a mysterious intention to surprise Chan within the Octagon. With the championship belt at stake, Lemos understands the need to keep the reigning champion guessing to secure her victory.
“I’m sure there will be surprises waiting for you.Surprise is what we’ve been working on the most for this fight.‘” Lemos said cryptically during an interview. Lemos declined to give details about him to protect his own game plan, but assured fans that Chan would face considerable difficulty deciphering his tactics on the night.
“Just as we study our opponents’ shortcomings, they do the same for us, my powerful suit.we are changing it,” Remos elaborated. “We have changed a lot for this fight, and there will be a lot of new things, a lot of surprises.”
Confident and ready for any scenario, Lemos said he was ready for the fight ahead. “All ready.i feel good‘ she affirmed. The dedicated fighter has fine-tuned his wrestling match under the relentless guidance of his coach. Additionally, Lemos enlists the help of a formidable jiu-jitsu coach who has helped her grow. While Remos recognized the importance of these skills, she even considered the possibility of not having to use them during combat.
However, Lemos acknowledges the dangerous nature of Chan’s skill set, especially astounding finishing. Lemos therefore remains cautious and is relying on a strategic approach to clinch the title in August.
“I could say, “I’ll go out there and drop her off and make her submit.”But we know it’s not the way” shared Lemos.Battles can be over in seconds. In the blink of an eye, it’s over. So we go into this fight with a game plan, but always ready for anything.That’s how you face this battle”
Amanda Lemos has been on an impressive run with just one loss in her last eight games. Her most recent victory was a TKO over Marina Rodriguez in November 2022. She solidified her position as a top contender with wins over notable strawweight challengers such as Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill. Her only loss in this period came in April 2022 when she was submitted by former champion Jessica Andrade.
In contrast, Waley Chan (23-3) regained the strawweight title in November 2022 with a rear-naked choke on Carla Esparza. Zhang’s most recent successes include a memorable knockout victory over Joanna Ježajczyk in June of the same year. Her last loss was back in November 2021, when she suffered a split decision loss against then-champion Rose Namajunas.
Fans can expect an epic showdown between Amanda Lemos and Waley Chan in the side main event of UFC 292 on August 19. The highly anticipated matchup will feature a bantamweight title fight between champion Aljamain Sterling and challenger Sean O’Malley. , promises an unforgettable night of women’s mixed martial arts action. Stay tuned to the WMMA Rankings for further updates on this important event.