Amanda Nunes barely broke sweat as she defeated the latest challenger to come knocking for one of her two UFC titles, with the Brazilian submitting Megan Anderson in the first round of their featherweight contest at UFC 259.
Nunes secured a ninth win in UFC title fights, seeing off Anderson with a triangle armbar submission after 2:03 of the first round at the Apex in Las Vegas.
It was routine stuff for Nunes – who also holds the UFC women’s bantamweight crown – as she notched a 12th straight victory overall.
GOAT STATUS.
— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021
ππ @Amanda_Leoa didn't need long! #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/LADS0snV0b
Anderson had started the bout as a heavy underdog, and despite her 6ft frame and reach advantage being touted as possible factors for her to spring an upset, the challenger surrender in meek fashion to her all-conquering Brazilian rival.
Nunes celebrated in the octagon with partner Nina Ansaroff and young daughter Raegan, as social media was filled with plaudits for her latest display of complete dominance.
Introducing the mom champ ππ #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/1khcVXiQSv
— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021
Many pondered what could possibly be next for the 32-year-old, with some suggesting that she could even take on the men’s ranks.
I believe Amanda Nunes could beat some of the men in the @ufc #UFC259
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 7, 2021
at this point y’all gotta let Amanda Nunes fight a dude @ufc πππ but really tho
— Bas (@Bas) March 7, 2021
Some asserted that Nunes should face YouTube boxing wannabe Jake Paul, with UFC boss Dana White previously threatening to unleash the female star on the brash American social media influencer.
Since @Amanda_Leoa has cleaned out everyone, the only logical next fight has to be @jakepaul ... make it happen @ufc
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) March 7, 2021
A more worthy contest for Nunes would perhaps be a triology bout against flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, whom she has outpointed twice previously, or a match-up with PFL lightweight champion and judo phenom Kayla Harrison – something which fans brought up after Nunes' latest victory.
Kayla Harrison. You've got a year!
— SeΓ‘n Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) March 7, 2021
Two Nunes title defences at 135 lbs.
Nunes vs. Harrison at 145 lbs in 2022!#UFC259
source https://www.rt.com/sport/517433-ufc259-reaction-amanda-nunes-megan-anderson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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