Amanda Nunes' fiancee, Nina Ansaroff confirms career break in 2020 to become a mother

UFC strawweight (up to 52,7 kg.), Nina ansaroff, confirmed that she will interrupt her career next year to dedicate herself to her plan to become a mother. The bride of Amanda nunes She will put aside her dream of being the organization's champion to take a big step in her personal life. The information was released with the partner to 'TMZ Sports'.

“I'm going to take a year off”, said Nina, who added that she will remain in (moderate) training during her pregnancy. “I will be training throughout my pregnancy and staying in shape. I’m not going to do nothing and then want to come back anyway,” she added.

The American, however, ruled out the possibility of retiring from the sport after motherhood. The dream of holding an Ultimate title is just being put aside for now.

“I will fight again, for sure. But I will compete in the flyweight category (up to 56,7kg), said the competitor, who does not set a deadline for returning after giving birth. “I've never had a baby before, so I don't know what to expect,” said Amanda's fiancée.

Champion of bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) and featherweight (up to 65,7kg.), Amanda nunes insisted that the partner's return to MMA must be done with caution after pregnancy. The Brazilian used as an example the situation involving Mackenzie dern, who didn't wait long to compete again and ended up defeated on her return to the octagon, which resulted in the loss of her unbeaten record in her career.

I think she (Mackenzie) came back too soon. I don't want Nina to come back that quickly. Recover first. Relax. Nothing goes anywhere. Whatever has to happen, will happen. The belt will remain there”, she concluded.

Nina hasn't fought since the setback suffered to Tatiana Suarez placeholder image, in June 2019, by UFC 236. Currently, the North American occupies fifth place in the division that is currently dominated by Weili Zhang.