The MMA event commenced with a rematch between strawweights Bruna Brasil and Alexia Thainara.
Round 1
Thainara initiated the bout with a body kick, leading to an exchange of strikes between both fighters. Thainara secured a trip takedown, grounding Brasil twice during the early exchanges. Brasil utilized a wall-walk to stand, but Thainara maintained control, landing knees to the thigh. Following a brief break, Brasil landed an elbow, which Thainara quickly answered with punches that visibly affected Brasil's nose.
Later in the round, Thainara caught a body kick from Brasil, leading to another takedown and extended ground control. Thainara then applied a can opener neck crank, maintaining the position effectively until the round concluded.
All three judges scored the round 10-9 for Thainara.
Round 2
Thainara advanced confidently into the second round with a jab and a front kick to the midsection. She pressed Brasil against the fence, delivering a series of knees. Brasil managed to create some space, but Thainara again forced a clinch, resulting in further knee exchanges.
Thainara continued her dominant control, scoring knees to the ribcage and eventually securing another takedown. Once on the ground, Thainara resumed her pursuit of the can opener neck crank and delivered elbows to Brasil's head and body. Brasil attempted to kick her off, but Thainara maintained top position and finished the round strong with ground-and-pound.
All three judges scored the round 10-9 for Thainara.
Round 3
Thainara started the final round with a kick, slipping momentarily but quickly recovering her footing. Brasil then landed a notable kick to the side of Thainara's head. Thainara swiftly responded with a takedown, a move that drew boos from the crowd. Thainara pursued the can opener once more, but Brasil defended effectively and managed to stand up against the cage, where Thainara landed knees to the body.
After separating, Thainara connected with a one-two combination, a calf kick, and two overhand rights. Thainara then completed another double-leg takedown. Brasil attempted butterfly hooks from the bottom, but Thainara maintained control with the can opener. With 40 seconds remaining, Thainara strategically allowed Brasil to stand. In a crucial late-round moment, Brasil landed a spinning back kick to the neck and chin, visibly rocking Thainara, who then desperately clinched Brasil until the match ended.
All three judges scored the round 10-9 for Thainara.
Official Result
Alexia Thainara defeated Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), successfully avenging her previous loss to Brasil.