Amanda Nunes put her UFC titles on the Octagon, removed her gloves, then put them in the middle of the belts, kneeled, and got tears in her eyes.
Amanda Nunes announces retirement as UFC Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion 🙏 pic.twitter.com/J9QXi0ksFZ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 11, 2023
Amanda Nunes shared that she is retiring after her phenomenal fight at UFC 289 in Vancouver, Canada.
“Double champion forever,” Amanda said. “This is the ideal circumstance to retire.”
Amanda defeated Irene unanimously as Nunes dominated the match and triumphed just about every minute. With the victory, she defended her UFC bantamweight championship. She also holds the featherweight title.
Amanda shared in the press conference after the fight that she wants MMA fans to remember her as the greatest woman in the industry.
One final walk out of the Octagon for Amanda Nunes 👏 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/EgWyGUbASo
— ESPN (@espn) June 11, 2023