UFC Fight Night 214: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Ariel Helwhiney
- May 22
- 5 min read
Introduction
UFC Fight Night 214: Rodriguez vs. Lemos took place on November 5, 2022 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 64. The main event was a women’s strawweight five-round contest between No. 3-ranked Marina Rodriguez and No. 7-ranked Amanda Lemos, both Brazilian strikers looking to earn a title shot. Lemos delivered a stunning third-round TKO to score one of the biggest upsets in the women’s strawweight division.
The card was one of the most finish-heavy of 2022: nine finishes in eleven bouts, with not a single main card fight going to the judges’ scorecards. Post-event facts highlighted Neil Magny passing Georges St-Pierre on the all-time UFC wins list. The card also became infamous for its connection to a gambling scandal involving the Minner vs. Nuerdanbieke fight.
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Quick Stats
📅 Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
📍 Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, USA (UFC Vegas 64)
📺 Broadcast: ESPN+ (UFC on ESPN+ 72)
🏆 Main Event: Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos — Women’s Strawweight (5 rounds)
✅ Result: Amanda Lemos def. Marina Rodriguez via TKO (Punches) (Round 3, 0:54)
⭐ Notable: 9 finishes in 11 bouts | No main card fight went to decision | Magny passes GSP on wins list | Gambling scandal (Minner-Nuerdanbieke fight) | 4 PoN, no FotN
The Build-Up
FN 214 was originally headlined by a featherweight bout between Bryce Mitchell and Movsar Evloev, but Evloev withdrew due to injury. The card was restructured around a women’s strawweight title eliminator between Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos — two Brazilians with contrasting styles. Rodriguez was the more technical striker; Lemos the more explosive power puncher.
The card was positioned as the final event before UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden the following week, and included a welterweight co-main event between Neil Magny and Daniel Rodriguez.
Main Event: Rodriguez vs. Lemos
The first two rounds were competitive, with both fighters finding success on the feet. Lemos began to time Rodriguez’s entries with powerful counterpunches and body shots, steadily taking control of the exchanges. Rodriguez’s typically reliable jab and leg kicks were neutralised by Lemos’s pressure and power.
In round three, Lemos closed the show quickly. She hurt Rodriguez with heavy punches just 54 seconds into the round and finished with follow-up ground strikes for the TKO. After the fight, Lemos lobbied Dana White for a title fight backup spot at UFC 281 the following week. The #7-ranked fighter had just beaten the #3, making her case for a shot at the strawweight championship.
Co-Main & Undercard Highlights
Neil Magny submitted Daniel Rodriguez with a D’Arce choke at 3:33 of round three in the co-main event, earning a PoN bonus. Post-event facts confirmed this win moved Magny past Georges St-Pierre on the all-time UFC wins list — a milestone that underlined his longevity as one of the most active welterweights in UFC history.
The prelims were packed with finishes. Tagir Ulanbekov submitted Nate Maness via guillotine in round one. Grant Dawson submitted Mark O. Madsen via RNC in round three. Mario Bautista submitted Benito Lopez via armbar in round one (PoN). Tamires Vidal stopped Ramona Pascual via TKO in round one (PoN). Polyana Viana defeated Jinh Yu Frey (PoN). The Minner vs. Nuerdanbieke fight — a first-round TKO — later became the center of a gambling scandal.
Full Results
Main Card
Amanda Lemos def. Marina Rodriguez — TKO (Punches) (Round 3, 0:54) | #7 upsets #3 | Lemos lobbied for UFC 281 backup
Neil Magny def. Daniel Rodriguez — Submission (D’Arce Choke) (Round 3, 3:33) — PoN | Magny passes GSP on all-time UFC wins list
Shayilan Nuerdanbieke def. Darrick Minner — TKO (Elbows) (Round 1, 1:07) | Later became center of gambling scandal
Tagir Ulanbekov def. Nate Maness — Submission (Guillotine) (Round 1, 2:11)
Grant Dawson def. Mark O. Madsen — Submission (RNC) (Round 3, 2:05)
Preliminary Card
Miranda Maverick def. Shanna Young — UD (30-26 x2, 30-26) R3; Mario Bautista def. Benito Lopez — Sub (Armbar) R1 (PoN); Polyana Viana def. Jinh Yu Frey (PoN); Tamires Vidal def. Ramona Pascual — TKO R1 (PoN); Jake Hadley def. Carlos Candelario — Sub R2; Johnny Munoz def. Liudvik Sholinian — UD R3
Bonuses & Awards
🥊 Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded
🏆 Performance of the Night: Neil Magny ($50,000) — Sub (D’Arce) of Daniel Rodriguez R3
🏆 Performance of the Night: Mario Bautista ($50,000) — Sub (Armbar) of Benito Lopez R1
🏆 Performance of the Night: Tamires Vidal ($50,000) — TKO (Knee + Punches) of Ramona Pascual R1
🏆 Performance of the Night: Polyana Viana ($50,000)
Records & Milestones
🥊 Neil Magny passed Georges St-Pierre on the all-time UFC wins list with his D’Arce choke submission of Daniel Rodriguez. It was a testament to Magny’s extraordinary longevity and activity as one of the most durable welterweights in UFC history.
🥊 The card produced nine finishes in eleven bouts — an 81.8% finish rate — making it one of the most action-packed Fight Night cards of 2022. Not a single main card fight went to the judges.
🥊 The Minner vs. Nuerdanbieke fight became the center of a major gambling scandal. Coach James Krause and fighter Darrick Minner were later suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and the UFC banned all fighters associated with Krause’s gym until the investigation concluded. It was one of the most significant integrity cases in UFC history.
Legacy & Impact
UFC Fight Night 214 has a dual legacy. On the positive side, it was one of the most exciting and finish-filled cards of the year, with Amanda Lemos delivering a highlight-reel TKO in the main event and Neil Magny reaching a historic milestone. On the negative side, the gambling scandal originating from this card became one of the biggest integrity controversies in UFC history, leading to suspensions, bans, and significant changes to how the sport interacts with the betting industry.
FAQ
What was the gambling scandal at FN 214?
The Minner vs. Nuerdanbieke fight triggered suspicion after unusual betting patterns were detected. Coach James Krause and fighter Darrick Minner were subsequently investigated and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The UFC banned all fighters training at Krause’s gym until the investigation concluded. It became one of the most significant betting integrity cases in combat sports history.
How did Magny pass GSP on the wins list?
Magny’s submission of Daniel Rodriguez in the co-main event moved him past Georges St-Pierre on the all-time UFC wins list. While Magny and GSP occupy very different tiers in the sport’s pantheon, the statistical milestone reflected Magny’s remarkable longevity and consistency as one of the most active fighters in the welterweight division’s history.
Why were there so many finishes on this card?
Nine finishes in eleven bouts gave the card an 81.8% finish rate. The matchmaking contributed: several bouts featured aggressive finishers or fighters with significant skill gaps. The main card produced five finishes in five fights — zero decisions — making it one of the most exciting pre-PPV appetiser cards of the year.
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