A. Nunes is considered by many to be the best fighter of all time. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Pivot of one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, Amanda nunes spoke out for the first time since leaving the octagon defeated by Julianna Pena, UFC 269. Legend of mixed martial arts, the 'Lioness' used social media to ensure that she will not retire and sent a message to her rival. Last weekend, the Brazilian saw her reign that lasted more than five years come to an end.
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“You think I will leave the sport unbalanced. Without a doubt, I accept the rematch. Give me a little time to get my head straight and we’ll come back better than ever”, guaranteed Nunes, on her Instagram account.
Great favorite of UFC 269, Nunes arrived at the event to try to defend her sixth belt in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg). Dominant in the group, the Brazilian had a great start to the match and 'surpassed' in the first round.
The challenger, however, grew in the second stage and managed to surprise the then champion in the stand-up fight. After a sharp sequence of combinations of jabs and straight shots, it was on the ground that the 'Lione' ended up succumbing.
After tiring the Bahian woman, Peña secured the rear naked choke. Unable to defend himself, it was up to Amanda to give up.
In the press conference after the show, White cited the result of the co-main fight as the biggest upset in the company's history, along with Georges St-Pierre's defeat to Matt Serrra, in 2007. The company president also confirmed that, if interested de Nunes, an immediate rematch is in the plans.
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