‘Hammers in Those Fists!’ – Violent Standing KO Upsets Next Title Challenger As Fans Including Aljamain Sterling, React to Marina Rodriguez’s Loss at UFC Vegas 64

The main event at UFC Vegas 64 on November 5 at UFC Apex Arena, Las Vegas offered the path to the women’s strawweight title. On Saturday night, Marina Rodriguez exchanged blows with fellow countrywoman Amanda Lemos, which was rightly billed as a fireworks bout. The showdown between two powerful strikers and their constant action kept the fans glued to the screen.

While the #3 strawweight-ranked Rodriguez eyed a title shot, the #7-ranked Lamos stood in her way with an intention to break into the top 5. However, the will of the underdog prevailed over her opponent.

What happened in the main event fight at UFC Vegas 64?

Both the fighters started slow and took some time to judge their opponent, contrary to fans’ expectations. However, Rodriguez entered the Octagon on a 4-win streak momentum and employed kicks to throw off Lemos and received the same in exchange.

After a dry round one, both the fighters picked pace and Lemos brought the fight to the #3 ranked strawweight fighter. Following this, ‘Amandinha’ relied on the jabs and kicks combo, and even took Rodriguez’s back. As a result, the 12-2-1 record holder scored substantial control time.

In the third round, ‘Marajo Brothers Team’ representative relied on her ability to find tight spaces and hit Rodriguez with a powerful right hand, followed by a flying knee, and a barrage of vicious punches. Hence, the 35-year-old scored a TKO victory over her opponent, Marina Rodriguez.

Lemos, who was victorious in six of her last seven outings, hid her right hand throughout the fight behind her jabs and this tactic returned results.

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Therefore, ending the ‘Thai Brasil’ representative’s win streak and subsequently her dreams of a title bout.

How did the fans react?

The MMA fans loved the vicious action, and patience displayed by Amanda Lemos in the fight.

She found one particular admirer in UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling. The champion took to Twitter and heaped praise in favor of the champion. Hence, he wrote, “Lemos swing anvil hammers in those fists! #UFCVegas64 HUGE WIN!”

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