MMA Preview – Michelle Waterson vs Amanda Lemos at UFC on ABC 3
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MICHELLE WATERSON VS AMANDA LEMOS FACTS
When is UFC on ABC 3? Sunday 17th July, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ABC 3? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ABC 3? Click here to buy tickets for UFC on ABC 3
What channel is UFC on ABC 3 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC ABC 3? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MICHELLE WATERSON VS AMANDA LEMOS LOWDOWN
Michelle Waterson (18-9) finally returns after more than a year out. Her last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Marina Rodriguez which was her first fight up at flyweight in the UFC. That made it three losses in her last four, but they were to former queen of the division Joanna Jedrzejczyk (2019), current champion Carla Esparza (2020) and a future contender in Rodriguez. Her win came in September 2020 which was a split decision over Angela Hill.
Amanda Lemos (11-2-1) has been a lot more active and fought three months ago. She won five straight fights which included knockouts over Livia Renata Souza and Montserrat Ruiz in 2021 and also a split decision over Hill. That led her into the path of the former champion Jessica Andrade for a number one contender spot on the line. However, it was a step too far and she got caught in a standing guillotine choke in the first round.
MICHELLE WATERSON VS AMANDA LEMOS PREDICTION
It is great to see both of these ladies back. Lemos will be kicking herself about her performance against Andrade, but it will provide priceless experience for her. Waterson has been active, but she has that experience in the bank.
She will look to utilize her technique and speed to outland Lemos and win the fight with her volume. She has great kicks and is a demon on the mat, so she will be confident wherever the fight goes.
However, Lemos possesses rare skill for a strawweight. She is a beast with legitimate knockout power. She will be happy to walk through some of Waterson’s kicks to find a home for her heavy hands and leg kicks. She is also a lot stronger and will be able to fend off any takedowns and control Waterson in the clinch.
Although they are a similar age, Lemos is also still improving whereas Waterson has hit her ceiling. She is a huge underdog and it is hard to see how she wins this but she is still good enough to make this competitive until the bell.
Prediction: Lemos via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Waterson via Decision
