A. Nunes (photo) holds two UFC belts. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Simply spectacular. Brazilian representative in one of the three title fights in the UFC 259, held this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA), Amanda nunes put on a show again. In the confrontation against Megan anderson, the Bahian had no trouble and beat the Australian with a submission in less than three minutes. Legend of women's MMA, the Pojucana retained the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg).
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With the result, Amanda proves her hegemony and cements her name as the best fighter of all time. The triumph saw the 'Leoa' extend its undefeated streak to 12 consecutive victories.
Considered a dangerous opponent for Amanda, Anderson could show little against the Brazilian. Former Invicta FC champion, the Australian felt the power of the Bahian's strikes and ended up losing the fifth fight of her career.
The triumph marked Nunes' 21st victory as a professional in MMA. The Brazilian, in addition to the featherweight title, the Bahian also holds the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg).
The fight
The champion took the initiative in the confrontation with a low kick at her opponent. Megan tried to impose her greatest reach. The Brazilian defended a kick thrown by the Australian and attacked the challenger with a series of punches. The 'Lioness' shook her opponent with a cross. The Australian felt the attack and looked for the takedown. Nunes defended well and, on the ground, took advantage of Anderson's oversight. The Bahian woman got an armbar and forced her rival to give up.
UFC 259 RESULTS
MAIN CARD
Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz derrotou Israel adesanya in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-45, 49-46, 49-45) – Title fight
Feather weight: Amanda nunes finished Megan anderson with an armbar at 2m03s of R1 – Title fight
Bantamweight: aljamain sterling derrotou Petr yan by disqualification (illegal knee) at 4m29s of R4 – Title fight
Lightweight: Islam makhachev finished Drew dober with a choke at 1m37s of R3
Light Heavyweight: Aleksandar rakic derrotou Thiago Marreta in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight: Dominick Cruz derrotou Casey kenney in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips derrotou song yadong in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Fly weight: Askar askarov derrotou Joseph Benavidez in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Fly weight: Kai Kara France derrotou Rogerio Bontorin by technical knockout at 4m55s of R1
Fly weight: Tim Elliott derrotou Jordan Espinosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-25, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight: Kennedy Nzechukwu derrotou Carlos Ulberg by technical knockout 3m19s of R2
Welterweight Weight: Sean brady finished Jake matthews with a katagatame 3m28s from R3
Straw weight: Amanda lemos derrotou Livinha Souza by technical knockout at 3m39s of R1
Lightweight: Uros Medic derrotou Aalon Cruz by technical knockout at 1m40s of R1
Bantamweight: Trevin Jones derrotou mario bautista by technical knockout at 47s of R2
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