A. Nunes defends belt against Holm in Curitiba Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @amanda_leoa
Ultimate canceled the fight between Holly holm e Aspen ladd, scheduled for UFC 235, March 2, in Las Vegas (USA). However, it seems that the reason has come to light. Holm was called up to challenge the Brazilian Amanda nunes for the women's bantamweight belt. The fight will be the main attraction of the UFC 237, May 11th, in Curitiba. Information about the duel was revealed on the Combate channel website and confirmed by the report.
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After moving up to featherweight (up to 65,7 kg.) and taking the Chris Cyborg, Amanda returns to the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg.) to defend her title for the fourth time. The Bahian has a record of 17 wins and four losses and hasn't known what to lose since 2014. She has nine consecutive victories against names like: Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko and finally, Chris Cyborg.
In turn, Holm, 37 years old, has a professional record of 12 wins and four losses. The North American, who is a former bantamweight champion, occupies second place in the category ranking and is coming off a triumph over Megan anderson at UFC 225, in June 2018. The North American's biggest victory was against Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, in November 2015. The 'Pastor's Daughter', as she is known, was the first executioner of the previously undefeated Rowdy and took the belt from the organization's star.
Another title fight
The fight between Amanda nunes e Holly holm it will be the second title fight at the next Ultimate event in Brazil. In addition to them, the Paraná Jessica Stacker challenge the champion Rose namajunas, for the franchise's strawweight title (up to 52,1 kg.).
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