Amanda makes history at UFC 232. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook ufc
History is made at UFC 232! Amanda nunes broke all predictions and knocked out her compatriot Chris Cyborg sensationally with less than a minute of fighting. With the result, the 'Leoa', who already held the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg), wins the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) and becomes the first female champion of two Ultimate categories. .
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With the triumph, Amanda joins the select group of Conor McGregor e Daniel Cormier, who win two simultaneous Ultimate titles. Furthermore, she broke Cyborg's incredible 13-year hegemony without defeat.
“I expected (the fight to end like this). I am the first woman to be champion of two UFC categories. I told you, I'm the greatest. Dana, I want to go to the Hall of Fame”, said Amanda still in the Octagon.
The fight
The first women's superfight began with a frank exchange between the champions. Cyborg connected the first blow, but Amanda wasn't intimidated and went for it. She surprised her rival by landing a perfect blow to Cris' chin. The champion still tried to stay in the fight, but was hit again and was knocked out in just 51 seconds.
UFC 232 results
Main Card
Light Heavyweight: Jon Jones derrotou Alexander Gustafson by knockout at 2m02s of R3
Feather weight: Amanda nunes derrotou Chris Cyborg by knockout at 51s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Michael chiesa finished Carlos Condit with a kimura at 56s of R2
Light Heavyweight: Corey anderson derrotou Ilir Latifi in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight: Alex Volkanovski defeated Chad Mendes by technical knockout at 4m14s of R2
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight:Walt Harris derrotou Andrei Arlovski in the judges' split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Feather weight: Megan anderson derrotou Zingano cat by knockout at 1m01s of R1
Bantamweight: Petr yan derrotou Douglas D'Silva by technical knockout 5m from R2
Lightweight: Ryan Hall submitted BJ Penn with a heel hook at 2:46 of R1
Bantamweight: Nathaniel Wood finished Andrew Ewell with a rear naked choke at 4m12s of R3
Average weight: Uriah Hall defeated Bevon Lewis by knockout at 1m32s of R3
Welterweight: Curtis Millender defeated Siyar Bahadurzada via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Montel Jackson finished brian kelleher with a hand triangle at 1m40s from R1
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