VIDEO: Amanda Nunes leaves the arena on crutches and shows gratitude to her rival after UFC 277

A. Nunes celebrates regaining the bantamweight belt (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)

At the exit of the American Airlines Center, home of the UFC 277, which took place last Saturday (30), the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) Amanda nunes he was radiant with happiness at the resumption of his reign. Walking with the help of crutches, the Brazilian celebrated the triumph in front of Julianna Pena and praised his rival and stated that he will take some time off to see his family in Brazil.

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“I can't be a champion if I don't have a real challenge in front of me. Julianna was the challenge I needed to bring the 'Lioness' inside me back. So I'm very happy now. I can't wait to see my family... I'm going to Brazil. I haven't seen my family for three years. So now I'm complete. Thank you guys”, said the Lioness as she left the Arena,

With the triumph over Peña, Amanda regains the belt from 2016 to 2021. Also featherweight champion, the 'Lione' returns to the path of victories and continues with the incredible record of just one defeat in her last 14 fights. At 34 years old, the Tupiniquim athlete has a record in the sport of 22 positive results and five negative results.

Watch the video of the moment Amanda leaves the arena on crutches

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