Amanda Nunes delivers a beautiful knockout to Holly Holm and keeps her belt at UFC 239

Amanda knocks Holm out. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

If there were any doubts about Amanda nunes being the greatest female MMA athlete of all time, her victory this Saturday (6), at UFC 239, in Las Vegas (USA), must prove otherwise. After four minutes of duel, the Brazilian was able to defeat the former division champion by knockout, Holly holm. With the win, the 'Leoa' defends her fourth belt in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg).

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With the triumph, the 31-year-old Brazilian now has 18 victories in her career. In turn, Holm, in turn, suffered his fifth defeat in his last seven fights.

“I feel fantastic. A lot of people say that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I'm taking these belts home. I knew I was going to catch her with that scam. I wanted to knock her out with the move she specializes in, and that was it. She was the only former champion I needed to beat, and I did. Dana, tomorrow I'm going to call you to decide what we're going to do with my future. Brazil, my family, everyone, we are together, it's all ours. This week was special for me, I won 3 awards at the MMA Oscars. I would like to thank all my fans”, said the champion still in the Octagon

The fight

The athletes started the fight by studying hard. The crowd chanted the North American's name, while the fighters waited to take the initiative in the fight. With a greater wingspan, Holly controlled the distance well to prevent the 'Lioness' from connecting her blows. With the first punch, Holm managed to protect his face well and was still waiting for the best moment to attack. Nunes brought the audience to their feet after landing a high kick on her opponent. Very cautiously, Holly kept her distance so as not to come into the Bahian's range of action. While Amanda tried to hurt Holly's body with punches, the former champion abused low kicks to the 'Lione's' legs.

In a moment of pure happiness, at the end of the first round, Amanda took advantage of an oversight by Holm, who gave up, retreated his leg, giving up a kick, and connected his leg on the North American's head. Holly fell in a sitting position, defenseless, and Nunes went after her opponent, striking once more until she was stopped by the referee.

UFC 239 results

MAIN CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jon Jones derrotou Thiago Marreta in the judges' split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Amanda nunes derrotou Holly holm by knockout at 4m10s of R1

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Jorge masvidal defeated Ben Askren by knockout at 5s of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jan Blachowicz derrotou Luke Rockhold by knockout at 1m39s of R2

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Diego Sanchez in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg):  arnold allen defeated Gilbert Melendez via unanimous judges' decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera defeated Nohelin Hernandez via submission 3m25s into R2

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Claudia Gadelha derrotou Randa markos in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong derrotou Alejandro Perez by knockout at 2m04s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Edmen shahbazyan defeated Jack Marshman via submission 1m12s into R1

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Chance Rencountre defeated Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julia Avila derrotou Pannie kianzad in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)