- George Chung
- Jul 15, 2024
- 2 min read
Get Ready for a Thrilling Return to UFC APEX!
The UFC is back in Las Vegas for a quick stop at the APEX before heading to Manchester, featuring an exciting 12-fight card headlined by a crucial strawweight matchup. Here’s what you need to know:
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Jandiroba
Main Event: Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba
Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Main Card Highlights:
Brad Tavares vs. JunYong Park
Steve Garcia vs. Seung Woo Choi
Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky
Cody Durden vs. Bruno Silva
Dooho Choi vs. Bill Algeo
Prelim Matches:
Jeong Yeong Lee vs. Hyder Amil
Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson
Miranda Maverick vs. Dione Barbosa
Loik Radzhabov vs. Trey Ogden
Luana Carolina vs. Lucie Pudilova
Mohammed Usman vs. Thomas Petersen
Fight Previews:
Main Event: Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba
Two Brazilian powerhouses, Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba, clash in a high-stakes strawweight bout. Lemos, ranked No. 3, aims to secure another title shot after a dominant performance against Mackenzie Dern. Meanwhile, Jandiroba rides a three-fight winning streak, eager to break into the championship conversation for the first time.
Co-Main Event: Brad Tavares vs. Junyong Park
Veteran middleweights Brad Tavares and JunYong Park meet in what promises to be an electrifying co-main event. Tavares looks to bounce back from a recent loss, while Park aims to continue his impressive UFC run.
Steve Garcia vs. Seung Woo Choi
Expect fireworks as all-action featherweights Steve Garcia and Seung Woo Choi square off. Garcia, on a hot streak, faces Choi, who is known for never backing down from a fight.
Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky
TUF 31 winner Kurt Holobaugh takes on DWCS graduate Kaynan Kruschewsky in a lightweight bout guaranteed to deliver action.
Cody Durden vs. Bruno Silva
Flyweight Cody Durden faces Bruno Silva, who returns to the Octagon looking to extend his winning streak.
Dooho Choi vs. Bill Algeo
“The Korean Superboy” Dooho Choi and Bill Algeo open the main card with a featherweight battle sure to get fans on their feet.
Prelim Highlights:
Jeong Yeong Lee vs. Hyder Amil: Featherweight strikers clash in an exciting prelim bout.
Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson: Bantamweight veterans look to rebound in a highly anticipated matchup.
Miranda Maverick vs. Dione Barbosa: Flyweight contenders vie for a critical victory.
Loik Radzhabov vs. Trey Ogden: Lightweights look to build on recent wins in a competitive prelim bout.
Luana Carolina vs. Lucie Pudilova: Bantamweights face off early in the evening.
Mohammed Usman vs. Thomas Petersen: Heavyweights kick off the night with a bang.
Catch all the action of UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prelims start at 5pm ET/2pm PT, with the main card kicking off on ESPN & ESPN+ at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
