Overview
- The bout was ruled a draw with matching 28-28 scorecards after a point was deducted from Nzechukwu for an eye poke in round two.
- Referee Herb Dean halted the action for the foul and took a point before the fight resumed.
- Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida repeatedly secured takedowns and extended back control, while Nzechukwu did his best work in striking exchanges.
- Nzechukwu dropped Almeida at the end of the first round and finished the fight landing elbows from top position after late scrambles.
- Leading into the event, Nzechukwu told Republic World he felt no pressure, had focused on jiu-jitsu defense, and intended to pursue a knockout.