A. Nunes remains the UFC featherweight and bantamweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Best of the world. Amanda nunes made history again and defeated the brave Felicia spencer in the main fight of UFC 250, which took place this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA). With a surgical performance, the Brazilian dominated the Canadian for five rounds and maintained her position as UFC featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) in the unanimous decision of the judges.
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Nunes arrived for the confrontation against Spencer focused on retaining her title and maintaining her hegemony in women's MMA. The athlete then showed a lot of technique to nullify the former Invicta FC champion's ground game and, even though she was unable to finish or get a knockout, she proved once again that she is the best female athlete in the history of mixed martial arts.
After a new show, the Bahian woman once again made UFC history. The Brazilian became the first woman to defend two belts in different divisions. At 32 years old, the 'Leoa' remains the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) and featherweight champion.
The underdog in the duel against the 'Lione', Felicia accumulated her second defeat in her career. Nicknamed 'Phenomenon', Spencer now has two setbacks in four UFC appearances.
The fight
The confrontation began with Amanda taking the initiative with a front kick to Spencer's waist. The Canadian responded with a series of punches and sought the clinch, but the Brazilian managed to move away. Nunes connected with a good cross to the challenger's head and continued striking with another cross and a straight shot. The 'Leoa' hit the Canadian's face again, who showed a lot of capacity to absorb the blow. Felicia tried the clinch again, but ended up being taken down by the Bahian, who fell into an advantageous position. The champion tried to get to the back, but the Canadian continued to defend herself. Amanda continued to strike her opponent from below, while her rival protected herself as best she could. Without much action, the round came to an end.
In the second stage, Nunes came back well with a counterattack to an attack by the Canadian. The Brazilian awaited her opponent's actions and surrounded the challenger. Spencer managed to land a straight shot that exploded in the Bahian's face. Amanda, however, continued walking forward and tried to find the knockout. Halfway through the round, Felicia tried a takedown again, but ended up suffering a fall from Bahia. The 'Lione' allowed her rival to get up and the confrontation was once again played on its feet. In the final minute, Amanda threw a spinning punch, which stopped in Spencer's guard. With just a few seconds remaining, the Canadian connected with a good high kick, but there was no more time.
The third round returned with Felicia unleashing a series of punches, but the attacks were defended by the Bahian. Nunes responded with a jab and a straight shot and started to take more risks and try for the knockout. The Canadian tried a takedown again, but the champion remained safe in her defenses. Halfway through the round, the 'Leoa' hit her opponent with a direct hit, which ripped off the challenger's mouthguard. The Brazilian loosened up more and more and tried to end the confrontation. Felicia risked a kick, but her leg was caught and she was taken down by the Bahian. Again, the Brazilian allowed the Canadian to get up. Nunes continued to put pressure on the challenger, who was already showing signs of tiredness. In the final minute, the champion once again tested her opponent's resistance with a sequence of jabs, crosses and an uppercut. Amanda cornered her opponent, but the timer ran to zero.
In the penultimate round, Spencer took the initiative with a straight shot. Amanda absorbed the blow well and walked towards the challenger again. Nunes connected with a right hand bomb, which exploded in the Canadian's face and shook the challenger. Even at a disadvantage, Spencer continued to show great resistance to the blows imposed by the champion. Felicia showed danger when she responded to the Bahian's actions, but the 'Lione' continued to be very active in the fight. Near the final minute, Felicia tried to take the fight down again, but Nunes protected herself well. The champion responded with a cross to her opponent's face, who continued to show a lot of courage. In the final seconds, Amanda attacked her opponent and knocked the Canadian down with a series of punches and managed to secure a rear naked choke, but the challenger was saved by the bell.
The last round began with the champion throwing a sequence of punches followed by a low kick. Nunes placed her rival against the bars, but Felicia tried a takedown again. The 'Lione' defended herself well and fell on top of the Canadian. In an advantageous position, the Brazilian attempted transitions to seek a submission. Spencer tried to surprise the Bahian with a submission, but Amanda was paying attention. In the final minute, the fight was stopped so that a wound on the Canadian's face could be evaluated by doctors. When the fight came back, Nunes surrounded her opponent and managed to take her opponent to the ground twice.
UFC 250 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (65,7kg): Amanda nunes derrotou Felicia spencer in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-44, 50-45) – Fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): cody garbrandt derrotou Raphael Assunção by knockout at 4m59s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): aljamain sterling finished Cory Sandhagen with a rear naked choke at 1m28s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Neil Magny derrotou Anthony Rocco Martin in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Sean O'Malley defeated Eddie Wineland by knockout at 1m54s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Alex Caceres derrotou Chase Hooper in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ian Heinisch derrotou Gerald meerschaert by technical knockout at 1m14s of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): cody stmann derrotou brian kelleher in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Maki Pitolo derrotou Charles byrd by technical knockout at 1m10s of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Alex Perez derrotou Jussier formiga by technical knockout at 4m06s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Devin Clark derrotou Alonzo Menifield in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Married weight (up to 68kg): Herbert Burns finished Evan dunham with a rear naked choke at 1m20s of R1
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