M. Tate (left) and A. Nunes (right) facing each other in 2016. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mieshatate
With every victory, Amanda nunes has been fulfilling the premise of establishing her name as the greatest fighter in the history of MMA. Given the latest performances, a specific athlete confirmed the statement by electing the Bahian woman as the best fighter in history. Former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.), Miesha Tate He spared no praise and ensured Pojucana was at the top of the sport. The statement was made in an interview with 'MMA Junkie'.
“For me, (the best of all time) is Amanda nunes. She is on another level. She is super legit. It punches like a ton of bricks,” said the American.
Miesha supports her argument based on the Brazilian's recent record, who has been beating top level opponents without any major difficulties and achieving her goal of remaining at the top of two categories, something never done in the history of women's MMA.
“And it's incredible what she's been able to do in the bantamweight division and what she's done testing herself in the featherweight division. The way she knocked out (Cris) Cyborg was surprising. It was very impressive. I think, for me, it's an easy choice”, said Tate.
The North American can speak with authority about the strength of the Bahian woman. After all, it was from Tate that the 'Lioness' took the title and began her reign, which has lasted more than three years. After the confrontation against Miesha, Amanda performed on five more occasions, winning, including the former champion and undisputed UFC champion, Ronda Rousey, in addition to shocking the world by knocking out Cyborg in December last year.
Pojucana's CV also includes a victory over Holly holm, who became known worldwide after dethroning 'Rowdy' in 2015.
Amanda nunes returns to defend the bantamweight title this Saturday (14), against Germain de Randamie. In combat valid as one of the main attractions of UFC 245, the Brazilian tries to get closer to Ronda's record for saves (7). Currently, the Bahian has four defenses.
