A. Nunes celebrates victory over Ronda (Photo: Josh Hedges/via Getty Images)
The belt is from Brazil, it is from Amanda nunes! Overwhelmingly, the Bahian woman was not aware of Ronda Rousey and knocked out the North American in just 48 seconds in the main fight of UFC 207, this Friday (30), in Las Vegas (USA), shutting down the T-Mobile Arena. After much expectation surrounding the star's return to the Octagon, the Brazilian was the one who shone, who retained the women's bantamweight belt and achieved the biggest victory of her career, establishing her name in stardom.
The fight
The duel started in an electrifying manner, with the two exchanging blows in the center of the octagon. However, it didn't even make it to the exit. After a good sequence of blows, Nunes punished the former champion with several punches. Ronda still tried to defend herself, but Amanda landed several blows, forcing Herb Dean to end the fight after just 48 seconds, with Rousey knocked out on her feet.
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“I know everyone loves Ronda Rousey, that it is very big, but I prepared myself mentally and physically for it. For all of this. I knew it was going to happen. I’m the best in the world”, said Amanda, still in the Octagon.
“Guys, forget about Ronda. Now, she's going to make films, she already has a lot of money. We have a lot of girls here who work hard. Brazil, cheer up the Lioness! I am the true champion”, added the Brazilian, euphoric with her performance.
The end of Ronda?
The overwhelming defeat against Amanda nunes should mark the end of the career of Ronda Rousey. The biggest star in women's MMA, who accumulated her second consecutive defeat, it seems that she will hang up her gloves to dedicate herself solely to cinema. UFC president, Dana White, was the one who revealed that, In case of defeat, Rowdy should not appear again in Ultimate.
UFC 207 Results:
Bantamweight: Amanda nunes derrotou Ronda Rousey by technical knockout at 48 seconds of R1
Bantamweight: cody garbrandt derrotou Dominick Cruz by unanimous decision of the judges (48×46, 48×47, 48×46)
Bantamweight: TJ Dillashaw derrotou John lineker by unanimous decision of the judges (30×26, 30×26, 30×26)
Welterweight: Dong Hyun Kim defeated Tarec saffiedine by split decision of the judges (30×27, 28×29, 29×28)
Flyweight: Ray Borg defeated Louis Smolka by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×26, 30×26)
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Welterweight Weight: Neil Magny derrotou John hendricks by unanimous decision of the judges (29×28, 29×28, 29×28)
Average weight: Antonio Shoe Guy derrotou Marvin vettori by unanimous decision of the judges (29×28, 29×28, 29×28)
Welterweight: Alex Garcia defeated Mike pyle by knockout at 3m34s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Niko Price derrotou Brandon thatch via submission (katagatame) at 4m30s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Alex Cowboy e Tim means – Fight without result (No Contest)
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