Held this Saturday, in Lima, Peru, the eighth edition of INKA FC featured the participation of three Brazilian athletes and controversial fights.
The first Tupiniquim athlete to step into the ring was Rodrigo Amatha, who in a Muai Thay fight, faced Peruvian Luis Vargas and won by technical knockout in the first round. With the triumph, Rodrigo was invited by the show's organizers to fight for the event's belt against fellow Peruvian Miguel Sarria, in May. The second Brazilian to perform was Paulo Petty, who in an MMA fight was defeated by Jerry “Dragon Ball” Tolentino in a split decision by the judges.
The Brazilian Tainara Lisboa had the super fight of the night against the Russian Valentina Schevchenko and in the judges' decision she ended up defeated, however, after the Brazilian team challenged and analyzed some infractions committed by the opponent, the duel ended up being defined as having no result.
“Unfortunately I couldn't show my full potential to the Peruvian people who welcomed us so well and wanted to see a great show, Valetina stopped the whole fight, gave me several illegal blows, headbutts and even elbowed me in the eye when we were lying on the ground which until now is giving me problems. But what matters is that the organization showed a lot of dignity and resolved everything”, said the fighter who enjoys her fame in Peru.
“We are very happy with our team's performance, we are stopped all the time on the streets to sign autographs and take photos, the affection and cordiality of the Peruvian people is impressive, we hope to return here several more times”, concludes Tainara.
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