MMA Preview – Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Lemos at UFC Vegas 64
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MARINA RODRIGUEZ VS AMANDA LEMOS FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 214? Saturday 5th November, 2022 - 21:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 214? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 214? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 214 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 214? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MARINA RODRIGUEZ VS AMANDA LEMOS LOWDOWN
Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) headlines her third UFC card thanks to Movsar Evloev pulling out of his fight with Bryce Mitchell. She has won both her headlining fights via unanimous decision – Michelle Waterson (2021) and Mackenzie Dern (2021) and is coming off a hard-fought split decision over Xiaonan Yan back in March. That extended her streak to four after losing a split decision to the current champ Carla Esparza (2020) and if she wins here, we hope to hear expect a call-out for a rematch.
Amanda Lemos (12-2-1) is back on track after her first loss at flyweight. She bulldozed her way through five UFC opponents including knockouts over Livia Renata Ruiz (2021) and Conejo Ruiz (2021). She then fought to a split decision with Angela Hill (2021) before a number one contender fight with Jessica Andrade (2022). It was a strange performance as she was looking good but got caught in a standing arm triangle choke. However, she bounced back in style with a submission of her own over Michelle Waterson in July.
MARINA RODRIGUEZ VS AMANDA LEMOS PREDICTION
This is a mouth-watering matchup between two of the best and most aggressive strikers in the division. Rodriguez throws heat and volume with all eight limbs and Lemos is a power southpaw with ferocious hands and kicks.
Rodriguez is racking up some high calibre bodies and fighting to a split decision against Esparza demonstrates her potential considering grappling is her perceived weakness. She also has come out victorious in two five-round battles which is crucial experience against Lemos.
Lemos is one of the most dangerous fighters in the division, but her explosiveness is not sustainable for 25 minutes. So, she would be wise to mix in some grappling by clinching up and going for the takedown.
She has the power to control the clinch however, Rodriguez has exceptional Muay Thai and will offload elbows and knees at any opportunity. Lemos is a knockout and submission threat whenever the distance closes so expect Rodriguez to constantly move, circle and strike from range.
We can see Rodriguez frustrating Lemos, forcing her to throw big shots draining the gas tank. We can also see Lemos catching Rodriguez and pouncing on a submission. Whatever happens, this is going to be a brilliant battle.
Prediction: Rodriguez via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Lemos via Submission
