Amanda Nunes reaches the milestone of 50 anti-doping tests and receives a gift from the UFC

A. Nunes receives jacket after passing 50 USADA tests. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

MMA legend, Amanda nunes There's already a reason to celebrate, even before facing Megan anderson No. UFC 259 next Saturday (6). The Brazilian reached the mark of 50 anti-doping tests carried out by USADA (American anti-doping agency) without any illegal substances found. For reaching such an expressive brand, the Bahian received a commemorative jacket as a gift from Ultimate.

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The announcement was made by Jeff Novitzky, UFC vice president of athlete health and performance. The organization's bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) and featherweight (up to 65,7kg) champion now joins a select group of athletes made up only of, Daniel Cormier, Donald Cerrone, Holly holm, José Aldo e Rafael Dos Anjos.

Amanda is scheduled to face the Australian Megan anderson for the featherweight title this weekend. If she wins, it will be the Brazilian's second successful defense in this category. The 'Lione' hasn't known what it's like to lose since September 2014, since then, there have been 11 consecutive victories and winning the belt in two simultaneous divisions.

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