No need for the 'female' qualifier, Amanda Nunes belongs in the GOAT conversation

Amanda Nunes proved as soon as once more Saturday evening that she is the biggest fighter in the historical past of ladies’s MMA.

That’s saying one thing. But it is not saying sufficient.

Step apart, gents of the GOAT dialogue, and make room for yet one more entry. Nunes’ greatness transcends. She belongs in an total conversation about the prime fighters in MMA historical past, one which acknowledges the achievements of each women and men. Is she the No. 1 fighter of all time? That’s an awfully excessive bar to clear,

however, I’m right here to say Nunes ranks in the prime 5, no “female” qualifier connected.

Nunes’ unanimous resolution victory over Felicia Spencer in the main event of UFC 250 on Saturday evening was complete destruction. The two-division champion constructed a 21-2 benefit in vital strikes in Round 1, and it was all downhill from there for Spencer, who confirmed resilience in going the distance however was outclassed in each side of combating. Nunes attacked her featherweight challenger from each angle with punches to the head, kicks to the decrease leg, lead elbows, even spinning kicks. She even beat Spencer at her personal sport, grappling, scoring six takedowns and heading off all seven of Spencer’s makes an attempt.

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