N. Ansaroff (left) and A. Nunes (right) announce that they will become mothers in September. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @amanda_leoa
the joy of Amanda nunes, now, has gone beyond the limits of the octagon. Champion in two UFC categories (bantamweight and featherweight), the Brazilian and her fiancee, Nina ansaroff announced that they will be mothers and that their first daughter should be born in September. The statement was made through the combatants' social networks.
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“Guys, let me share my happiness with you. I'm already counting down the days until September. Raegan Ann Nunes”, wrote the 'Lione' in a caption to an image with the fighters showing baby 'clothes'.
Since last year, Nunes and Nina have been expressing their desire to be mothers. The idea ended up being postponed after the success of the Brazilian's fiancée inside the octagon. The North American, who operates in the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg), came close to a chance to compete for the division's belt, but a setback for Tatiana Suarez placeholder image in June last year, she stopped the fighter's momentum and brought her dream of motherhood closer.
While sharing the joy in her personal life with her partner, the Brazilian is preparing for her first defense of the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg). Amanda has been champion of the category since she shocked the world by hitting Chris Cyborg by knockout in December 2018. Since then, the organization has found it difficult to find an opponent who can stand up to the talent of the Bahian.
Nunes, who is coming off a victory over Germain de Randamie in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg.), in December last year, he will return to the octagon on May 9th, at UFC 250, in comparison with Felicia spencer.
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