LAS VEGAS—While Marina Rodriguez was calling for a title fight with a victory, it was Amanda Lemos who spoiled those plans and staked her own claim for a future shot at the UFC's strawweight belt with an impressive third-round stoppage in their matchup.
The contest served as the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 214, which streamed live on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex.
The opening round saw both fighters cautiously seeking opportunities to strike, each clearly showing respect for the other's standup game. Lemos seemed to pack more power into her strikes, but neither really let their hands go.