Amanda Nunes: 'I want two belts like McGregor'

Brazilian considers moving up and trying for the women’s featherweight title

A. Nunes celebrates victory over Ronda (PHOTO: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

A. Nunes celebrates victory over Ronda (PHOTO: Josh Hedges via Getty Images)

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The inauguration of the women's featherweight division, which will officially take place at UFC 208, already makes the champion Amanda nunes to dream. The Brazilian, owner of the bantamweight belt, admitted that she feels like “imitating” Conor McGregor and achieve two titles at the same time.

“Now, I want to take some time off, rest and enjoy myself a little, but I'm really excited about the featherweight title. Maybe I'll move up soon to get the 66 kg belt. Maybe I have two belts, like Conor McGregor. Let’s see”, admitted the Lioness, in an interview with the North American program “TMZ Sports”.

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The first female featherweight fight in the history of Ultimate will be held at UFC 208. The former bantamweight champion Holly holm faces Germaine DeRandamie and the winner will become the first female champion in featherweight history. Meanwhile, Amanda must defend her bantamweight title against Valentina Shevchenko ou Julianna Pena – the two face each other at UFC Denver, at the end of January.

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