UFC Vegas 94 Preview and Predictions By Brett Cagle

Virna Jandiroba (20-3) vs. Amanda Lemos (14-3-1)

Women’s strawweight contenders Virna Jandiroba and Amanda Lemos clash in this weekend's main event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Jandiroba has won four of her last five contests and possesses a very dangerous ground game. Amanda Lemos is coming off an impressive win over Mackenzie Dern and has eight knockout wins on her professional record. 

Entering this contest Jandiroba is a slight favorite (-120) at online sportsbooks. Jandiroba has 13 wins by submission and has never been finished. This is an interesting striker vs grappler matchup, but Jandiroba may have a significant advantage on the ground. 

Prediction: Virna Jandiroba by Decision 

Brian Kelleher (24-15) vs. Cody Gibson (20-10) 

All-action fighters Brian Kelleher and Cody Gibson may put on the fight of the night. Both are aggressive competitors who never take a step backward. 18 of Kelleher’s professional wins have come by finish, but he’s riding a three-fight losing streak into this contest. Gibson had yet to pick up a win since earning his way back to the promotion through the ultimate fighter. 

Expect fireworks from this matchup. Both fighters are desperate for a win this weekend. Online sportsbooks heavily favor Cody Gibson (-200), who will have a six-inch reach advantage. 

Prediction: Cody Gibson by Decision