Tale of the Tape
Result Summary
Alexia Thainara defeated Amanda Lemos by unanimous decision in a strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld on August 8, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The three-round contest was scored 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 for Thainara, who had stepped in as a late replacement after original opponent Denise Gomes withdrew. The result handed Thainara her fourth consecutive victory in the UFC and maintained her unbeaten Octagon record, while extending Lemos's slide to three straight decision losses. Lemos, a former challenger for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship, was unable to reverse recent momentum against a younger opponent who controlled the pace across all three rounds.
Fight Overview
Ranked #8 Amanda "Amandinha" Lemos — one of the most dangerous finishers in UFC strawweight history with five stoppages and three KOs — welcomes surging Brazilian Alexia "Burguesinha" Thainara (14-1, 12-fight win streak) to the big stage in a fight that could reshape the 115-pound landscape. For Thainara, beating a former title challenger would launch her into the Top 10; for Lemos, this is a mandatory statement win to re-establish herself as a title contender.
Keys to Victory
Amanda Lemos
- Use her elite power and boxing combinations to threaten Thainara with knockouts early, as her finishing rate is elite and she needs very few clean shots to end fights.
- Establish her jab to create the distance for her powerful straight punches and body kicks that have finished multiple UFC opponents.
- Draw on her experience fighting for the UFC title and use the poise of a tested contender to handle Thainara's momentum and confidence without panic.
Alexia Thainara
- Use her 12-fight win streak confidence and mix her striking with grappling to keep Lemos from finding her dangerous striking rhythm.
- Look for takedowns and clinch work that neutralize Lemos's KO power and allow Thainara to utilize the grappling-based game that has built her winning streak.
- Stay smart under Lemos's early pressure and look for counter opportunities after the experienced striker overextends — patience is key against a powerful finisher.
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