UFC Fight Night 219: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Dana Black
- May 22
- 4 min read
Introduction
UFC Fight Night 219: Andrade vs. Blanchfield took place on February 18, 2023 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 69. The women’s flyweight main event featured former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade stepping in on one week’s notice to face rising prospect Erin Blanchfield. Andrade replaced No. 1-ranked Taila Santos, who withdrew after her cornermen were repeatedly denied visas.
Blanchfield was spectacular, controlling Andrade on the feet before taking her down and finishing with a rear-naked choke at 1:37 of round two. At just 23 years old, Blanchfield established herself as a legitimate flyweight title contender. The prelims provided all the action — Mayra Bueno Silva earned a PoN with a rare kneebar finish, and Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder earned Fight of the Night.
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Quick Stats
📅 Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
📍 Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, USA (UFC Vegas 69)
📺 Broadcast: ESPN+ (UFC on ESPN+ 77)
🏆 Main Event: Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield — Women’s Flyweight (5 rounds) | Andrade short-notice replacement
✅ Result: Erin Blanchfield def. Jessica Andrade via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (Round 2, 1:37)
⭐ Notable: Blanchfield (23) becomes legit FLW contender | Bueno Silva kneebar PoN | Sadykhov vs. Elder FotN | Lins KOs OSP in 49 sec | AJ Fletcher guillotine of Themba Gorimbo
The Build-Up
The main event was originally Blanchfield vs. Taila Santos, but Santos withdrew after her cornermen were repeatedly denied US visas. Jessica Andrade stepped in on just one week’s notice — a bold move from the former strawweight champion against one of the hottest prospects in women’s MMA.
The undercard was primarily Apex-level: light heavyweights, heavyweights, and regional-tier matchups. But the prelims included several intriguing finishers and the return of Themba Gorimbo, who would later become one of the sport’s most beloved stories.
Main Event: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
Blanchfield used her range and accuracy to outclass Andrade on the feet in round one, making the power puncher miss repeatedly while landing clean straight shots. Andrade had moments with looping hooks but couldn’t consistently close the distance.
In round two, Blanchfield scored a takedown, took Andrade’s back with ease, and sank in a rear-naked choke that forced the tap at 1:37. It was a mature, composed performance from the 23-year-old, who improved to 11-1 and cemented herself as a future title challenger. Blanchfield earned a PoN bonus for the finish.
Co-Main & Undercard Highlights
The main card was dominated by decisions: Zac Pauga outpointed Jordan Wright, Jamal Pogues outpointed Josh Parisian, Marcin Prachnio shutout William Knight, and Alexander Hernandez defeated veteran Jim Miller by UD. The real excitement was on the prelims.
Mayra Bueno Silva submitted Lina Lansberg with a rare kneebar at 4:46 of round two (PoN) — post-event facts confirmed it was her first octagon finish. Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder earned Fight of the Night after a wild three-round battle that ended via doctor’s stoppage. Philipe Lins knocked out Ovince Saint Preux in just 49 seconds. AJ Fletcher submitted Themba Gorimbo with a guillotine choke.
Full Results
Erin Blanchfield def. Jessica Andrade — Submission (RNC) (Round 2, 1:37) — PoN
Zac Pauga def. Jordan Wright — UD R3; Jamal Pogues def. Josh Parisian — UD R3; Marcin Prachnio def. William Knight — UD R3; Alexander Hernandez def. Jim Miller — UD R3
Nazim Sadykhov def. Evan Elder — TKO (Doctor Stoppage) R3 (FotN); Mayra Bueno Silva def. Lina Lansberg — Sub (Kneebar) R2 (PoN); Jamall Emmers def. Khusein Askhabov — UD R3; Philipe Lins def. Ovince Saint Preux — KO R1, 0:49; AJ Fletcher def. Themba Gorimbo — Sub (Guillotine) R2; Clayton Carpenter def. Juancamilo Ronderos — Sub (RNC) R1
Bonuses & Awards
🥊 Fight of the Night: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder ($50,000 each)
🏆 Performance of the Night: Erin Blanchfield ($50,000) — Sub (RNC) of Jessica Andrade R2
🏆 Performance of the Night: Mayra Bueno Silva ($50,000) — Sub (Kneebar) of Lina Lansberg R2
Records & Milestones
🥊 Erin Blanchfield, at 23, became the youngest fighter to submit Andrade in the UFC and established herself as a top-five flyweight contender. Her grappling was elite and her composure against a proven former champion was remarkable.
🥊 Mayra Bueno Silva’s kneebar was her first octagon finish, confirmed by post-event facts. The rare submission technique highlighted her evolving ground game.
Legacy & Impact
FN 219 was Erin Blanchfield’s coming-out party. At 23, she dismantled a former champion with composure beyond her years and put the entire flyweight division on notice. The card also marked an early appearance for Themba Gorimbo, who would go on to become one of the most inspirational stories in the sport.
FAQ
Why did Andrade step in on short notice?
Taila Santos, the originally scheduled opponent, withdrew after her cornermen were repeatedly denied US visas. Jessica Andrade stepped in on just one week’s notice, showcasing the veteran’s willingness to fight anyone at any time.
What is a kneebar?
A kneebar is a leg lock submission where the attacker hyperextends the opponent’s knee joint. Mayra Bueno Silva applied one against Lina Lansberg at 4:46 of round two — a rare technique in the UFC, particularly in women’s MMA.
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