Raquel Pennington lobbied unsuccessfully for her corner to stop her fight against Amanda Nunes after the fourth round at UFC 224. Minutes later, the fight was over anyway.

Nunes defended her women’s bantamweight title for the third consecutive time, defeating Pennington via fifth-round TKO with a harrowing salvo of strikes Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro in the main event of UFC 224. The performance was a masterclass by the Brazilian champion, and capped off a violent night at the Jeunesse Arena that tied the modern era UFC record for finishes in an event (11).

Check out reaction to Nunes vs. Pennington below, plus the best of the rest from UFC 224.

AMANDA NUNES DEF. RAQUEL PENNINGTON

They should have never let her go into the 5th round like that. — Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 13, 2018

Coaches should throw that towel...sad — Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) May 13, 2018

Perfect example why you shouldn’t let a fighter continue if THEY say they’re done. #UFCRio — Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 13, 2018

Great stoppage. And dominant performance from the Lioness, Amanda Nunes! #UFC224 — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018

Raquel’s team most definitely knows how tough she is given all she’s been through with her injuries that have kept her out of the octagon.



For them to send her out for the 5th round when she says she’s done is complete negligence on their part and selfish as fuck. — Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) May 13, 2018

Really feel bad for her. They’re meant to save her from punishment like that.. not send her out for more. — Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) May 13, 2018

Defensively, I see clear holes that future opponents (and Rocky) can capitalize on against Nunes. When ppl push FWD, Nunes tends to push her hands out while backing up. She’s getting away with it by moving away from the power, along with footwork. Pay attention. #UFC224 — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018

@Amanda_Leoa is a savage Low Kick! — Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 13, 2018

KELVIN GASTELUM DEF. JACARE SOUZA

Wow what a heart from both guys @ufc — Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) May 13, 2018

When in doubt, say fuck it and jump for the heel hook! Somewhere Jason Rau is proud of that attempt. #SerraBJJBlackBelt #UFC224 — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018

What a fight. @JacareMMA and @KelvinGastelum definitely is was split for either side. — Roan Jucao (@jucao) May 13, 2018

@KelvinGastelum is the next champ — Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) May 13, 2018

A split decision that doesn’t go to a Brazilian... in Brazil!? pic.twitter.com/uS1k22HUu7 — Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) May 13, 2018

Not totally upset with that. Could have gone either way. How is the first not a 10-8 for Jacare though? #ufc224 — The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 13, 2018

@KelvinGastelum is a fuckN beast — Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 13, 2018

How does Kelvin not even look like he’s been hit? I get jabbed once and I’m bleeding everywhere. Great fight. #UFC225 — Scott Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) May 13, 2018

MACKENZIE DERN DEF. AMANDA COOPER

Damn Dern lands that bomb then chokes her out.. woulda been better had she not missed weight by 7lbs tho #UFC224 — Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) May 13, 2018

Big Mac Dern with the big right hand #UFC224 — Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 13, 2018

McKenzie Dern should be ashamed of herself enough to not celebrate that victory. Going up a weight class is obviously not the answer, she just needs to take it seriously. #ufc224 — Damien Brown (@beatdown155) May 13, 2018

Seven pounds is close to a full weight class difference and indicates that she basically didn't even bother to cut, while her opponent was a pro and cut all the weight. So, yeah, it's a huge difference and advantage. #ufc224 https://t.co/2Ppl2Tqgqd — The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 13, 2018

Mackenzie dern just beat a 4-3 she outweighed by 30lbs congratulations #UFC224 — AlexSpartanNicholson (@spartanlife32) May 13, 2018

JOHN LINEKER DEF. BRIAN KELLEHER

How can you not like @johnlineker dude comes to SCRAP every time! #ufc224 — Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) May 13, 2018

Wow. @johnlineker hand picks his opponent and he wins... Yet he's been running from me for years. And continues to do so. I would #DESTROY Hands of Pillows. I've been begging to fight in at the end of June. Bet he says NO again. @Jon_Anik @jimmysmithmma #UFC224 — Bryan Caraway (@BryanCaraway) May 13, 2018

That was a great fight.. respect to Kelleher for trading with one of the hardest hitters #UFC224 — Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) May 13, 2018

Hold ya head BK. This game is about taking on challenges and testing ourselves. @brianboom135 #UFC224 — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018

LYOTO MACHIDA DEF. VITOR BELFORT

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! — Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) May 13, 2018

Oh my god!!!!! @lyotomachidafw way to keep the cool after the fight. Love that. @ufc — Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 13, 2018

@lyotomachidafw with another highlight cobra Kai finish. — Patrick Williams (@IAMTHEANIMAL) May 13, 2018

One of the most beautifuls KO ever. Wooow Lyoto!!! #UFC224 — Matheus Nicolau (@NicolauMatheus) May 13, 2018

That was a nasty finish by Machida! Whew #UFC224 — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 13, 2018

I truly can’t see Vitor go out like that again. I hope he finds some peace in his legendary career and finally hangs em up. #Legend #UFC224 — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018

That was nasty @lyotomachidafw love the humble respect after. #ufc224 — Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) May 13, 2018

Respect — Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) May 13, 2018

That was nasty! Gotta feel for Vitor.. two front kick ko losses #ufc224 — Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) May 13, 2018

Damn. That's the second time Vitor has been knocked out that way @ufc — Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 13, 2018

The dragon still got it #ufc224 — Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) May 13, 2018

Thank you @vitorbelfort for all the years and amazing amount of entertainment. Such a fan, you will be missed! Enjoy your next chapter. #ufc224 #ufc #legend — Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) May 13, 2018

Thank you VB for a great career @ufc — Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) May 13, 2018

Thank you for all of the great fights @vitorbelfort #ufc224 — Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) May 13, 2018

@vitorbelfort thank you for your contribution to the MMA . What you have done for MMA is amazing. — Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 13, 2018

I can’t either. But I want him to get back on the gear, get those traps back up to the back of his ears then go to RIZIN. ‍♂️ — Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) May 13, 2018

So, over/under on how many months until Vitor is in Bellator? #ufc224 — The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 13, 2018