Amanda Nunes considers retirement after fight against Holly Holm

Champion of the bantamweight and featherweight divisions revealed that, at her mother's request, she should have already hung up her gloves after her victory over Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 in December

A. Nunes has not been defeated since 2014. Photo: Reproduction / YouTube ufc

Owner of two UFC belts and without losing since 2014, Amanda nunes is experiencing the best phase of his career. Even so, the champion in the bantamweight (up to 62.1 kg.) and featherweight (up to 65.7 kg.) divisions revealed that she intends to hang up her gloves soon.

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In a chat with fans during UFC Fortaleza, held this weekend, Amanda revealed that she may retire after her next fight – against Holly holm No. UFC 237, in May, in the city of Curitiba -. The end of his career at his peak and at just 30 years old would be at his mother's request.

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“My mother asked me to retire. I was supposed to retire after the fight against Cris (Cyborg). She said that it's already good, that I've already achieved everything I was supposed to achieve. That was the last thing I wanted, to be champion in two categories. I don't need to prove anything to anyone. I'm fine financially, I'm fine with my life. I want to live and enjoy it a lot”, revealed Amanda.

Amanda nunes

Considered the greatest fighter of all time, Amanda nunes has built a brilliant history in MMA in recent years. The Bahian is the only athlete to win two categories in Ultimate and has a record of 17 wins and four losses. Bantamweight champion, with three title defenses, the 'Lione' moved up to featherweight and took away her compatriot's 13-year unbeaten run. Chris Cyborg, taking the title from Paraná.

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In addition to the knockout victory against Cyborg, Amanda also has triumphs over important names such as: Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey e Valentina Shevchenko

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