How Amanda Nunes became "the best in history" of the UFC
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Dana White was categorical: Amanda Nunes is the best MMA fighter of all time. The statement was made by the president of the UFC in a joint statement after the Brazilian stunned Cris Cyborg Sunday at just 51 years old. With the success of the UFC 532, Nunes went into history by becoming the first woman to win the belt in two categories of Ultimate (weight and penalty).
Amanda Nunes' way to the glory of martial arts began in 2008, but her career at the UFC began five years later, in 2013. LAUNCHES! recalls some of the key steps in the fighter's career. Amanda Nunes and coach Ricardo Carvalho
Amanda Nunes and coach Ricardo Carvalho
Amanda Nunes was born in the United States of America (19659005) May 30, 1988 in the Pojuca city, about 70 km from the capital, Bahia. His entry into the sport was encouraged by his sister, Vanessa, who trained Jujitsu and aroused the curiosity of Amanda. "Leoa", as it is called, moved to Salvador to broaden his horizons in the sport.
Financial difficulties were the first obstacle. Since she could not afford the cost of living in town, Amanda began living under the roof of the academy where she had been trained at the invitation of master Ricardo Carvalho. She was also in touch with judo, but it's in jiu-jitsu that she excelled in winning the Pan American Championship and the World Cup.
MMA WORLD ENTRY
At present, Amanda Nunes is a member of the American high-level team
This success led Amanda to consider a migration to MMA. After all, she already had an inspiration in the family: her uncle was fighting for anything. The change happened, but it started with a failure.
Three years later, Nunes settles in the city of New Jersey, where she is the first to win the title. in the United States, where he would train again with Edson Carvalho. At Strikeforce, she won five consecutive bouts, all by knockout – the Canadian Julia Budd's triumph took place in just 14 seconds.
UFC STRESS
A 2013 call with an invitation to fight at the UFC has brought another positive transformation to the life of the UFC. Amanda Nunes. The fighter was not only the first Brazilian to sign with the Ultimate, but also a pioneer in the win in the Octagon.
Leone's debut was in front of the crowd in Brazil at UFC 163. Amanda beat German Sheila Gaff by the first round, TKO. Her second appearance in November 2013 was against Randamie's Germaine with a new green and yellow triumph by KO, this time in UFC: Fight for the Troops 3.
SIX COMBATS UNTIL THE FIRST BELT
The first belt was won against Miesha Tate (Photo: Press / UFC)
Amanda Nunes was quick to show her potential within the UFC. The proof is that her first belt arrived shortly after her sixth fight: the Brazilian surprised and beat Miesha Tate with a knockout – also in the first round – and was a mid-bantamweight champion.
This exploit was made in the historical UFC 200. Even the case where Conor McGregor was released for insubordination, in addition to Jon Jones doping.
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Amanda Nunes defeated Ronda Rousey and issued a controversial statement In UFC 207, five months after winning the UFC 200, it was time for Amanda Nunes to The opponent of the time would be the Rousey Rousey, former champion of the category and one of the leading names in the history of women's MMA. octagon, the Brazilian wrote a new positive chapter: he triumphed over the American in 48 seconds
The victory was so celebrated that it even became controversial.Amanda Nunes has never Rejected his preparation to face Ronda.After the triumph, the Brazilian said that everything was "finished for Rousey! Ronda Rousey Retires! "Later, Leone apologized, attributing this statement to the heat of the moment.
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