Amanda (left) and Miesha (right) occupy, respectively, the first and fourth fight in the UFC ranking. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)
The Brazilian Amanda nunes had already given its approval and the Ultimate organization listened to the request of the Bahian, who will now face the former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate in December. The duel, possibly, should define the next challenger for the women's bantamweight belt.
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The information was released on the website of the “Combate” channel. According to the publication, there is already a verbal agreement between the parties for Tate and Nunes to face each other at the end of the year, but all that remains is to know which event will host the duel: the TUF 22 Finale, scheduled for December 11th in Las Vegas ( USA), or UFC 194, which takes place the following day in the same city.
At 27, Amanda nunes He has a professional record of 11 victories, all by technical knockout or submission, and four defeats. The “Lioness”, as she is known, is fourth in the official rankings of the women's bantamweight category and has won her last two fights in the octagon, against Shayna Baszler and Sara McMann.
Yes, Miesha Tate, 29 years old, has a record of 17 wins and five losses in MMA. The former Strikeforce champion had been confirmed by president Dana White as the next challenger for the belt, but ended up being replaced by Holly holm, which faces Ronda Rousey in November. “Cupcake”, as she is known, comes from four consecutive victories, the most recent of which was over Jessica Eye, in July.
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