Surprised by Amanda Nunes' defeat, Cláudia Gadelha analyzes her stumble: 'I didn't want to fight anymore'

One of the many people surprised by the historic defeat of Amanda nunes for Julianna Pena No. UFC 269, Claudia Gadelha He explained his thoughts on what could have happened to the legend's setback. In an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTS, the Mossoroense analyzed the confrontation, which cost the 'Leoa' the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg.) and found an answer. For Claudinha, the setback may involve more psychological than physical issues.

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“It shocked me a lot. I was sure that Amanda would win that fight. He is technically far superior, but there are many other things involved in the fight, besides the technical part. Fighting is not comfortable. You are being punched in the face, kicked, elbowed. There are situations that happen, which sometimes make you rethink”, said Gadelha.

The former challenger for the UFC strawweight title (under 52,1kg) then went further. Using her experience as one of the Brazilian references in women's MMA, the Mossoro native explained.

“That first round was really tough. Amanda started throwing stronger blows, which knocked her out. Chris Cyborg, including. He didn't do much to Julianna. Julianna started throwing some jabs, at the end, which were catching Amanda, and started showing Amanda that she was there. Amanda was frustrated. (Nunes) won the first round, but came back for the second different,” said Gadelha.

Now, analyzing the outcome, which ended with the Venezuelan finishing over the Bahian, Cláudia suggested a withdrawal.

“The rear naked choke wasn’t really in place. I think it was a matter of frustration. She (Amanda) didn’t want to fight anymore,” she concluded.

One of the pioneers of women's MMA for Brazilian fans, Gadelha recently announced her retirement from the sport. The fighter left the sport at the age of 33, with 18 victories and five setbacks. The fighter competed for the strawweight title in 2016, when she ended up being defeated by Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

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