Amanda Lemos' opponent aims for a submission victory against the Brazilian at UFC Vegas 112: 'It will happen'

Amanda lemos in a press conference for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

Gillian robertson believes in victory by submission against Amanda lemosThe 30-year-old Canadian spoke about the Brazilian in a recent interview. Robertson will face Lemos in the strawweight category (up to 52,1kg) at ufc vegas 112, this Saturday (13).

In an interview with the program 'Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com' this Tuesday (9), the Canadian Gillian robertson He spoke about his upcoming fight against the Brazilian. Amanda lemos.

“(Amanda) Lemos is the girl I challenged after my last fight, so the stars aligned. It’s destiny… she doesn’t need to impose a strong pace, but she’s trying to find those decisive strikes. It’s going to be a fight between a striking specialist and a grappling specialist… I have the impression that the ground wins are happening because the girls don’t want to give me the submission. I’m always asking for the second round. For some reason, I think the submission will happen,” he said. Gillian robertson on the program 'Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com'.

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Case Gillian robertson Even if the Brazilian wins, whether by knockout or submission, the Canadian believes she can surpass her opponent. Tatiana Suarez placeholder image (Second in the ranking) and earn the next chance to compete for the strawweight title. Robertson is tenth in the ranking. Amanda lemos It is in fifth place.

“If I can beat Tatiana (Suarez), who held off (Amanda) Lemos for three rounds, I think that automatically guarantees my spot and I'll deserve a title shot,” she concluded. Gillian robertson.

Amanda Lemos' MMA numbers

Amanda lemos She has a record of 15 wins and five losses in her professional career. Before joining the UFC, the 38-year-old Brazilian fought in the organizations Fusão de Artes Marciais (FDAM), Jurunense Open Fight MMA (JOF) and Jungle Fight.

Amanda lemos won the bantamweight title in Jungle Fight against Carol Cunha via submission in October 2015. After success in the organization, she moved to the UFC in 2017.

Amanda lemos Amanda debuted in the UFC, losing to Leslie Smith via technical knockout in the second round of UFC Fight Night 113 in July 2017. Amanda has accumulated 9 wins and five losses in the company.