Amanda Nunes has defeated Ronda Rousey to retain her women’s UFC bantamweight title at UFC 207.
In her first fight for 13 months since defeat to Holly Holm in November 2015, Rousey was beaten by Nunes in the first round. In fact, it took just 48 seconds for Rousey to be annihilated.
AND HERE COMES THE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMP @Amanda_Leoa!! #UFC207 pic.twitter.com/wF4D10lLsr
— UFC (@ufc) December 31, 2016
Amanda Nunes finishes Ronda Rousey with ease!!!! Wow.
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 31, 2016
WOW!!! It's over!! Amanda Nunes stuns Ronda Rousey at #UFC207 pic.twitter.com/v12w9F1qEg
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 31, 2016
And just like that … @Amanda_Leoa puts Rousey away!!! #UFC207 pic.twitter.com/TkLu9KYcvI
— UFC (@ufc) December 31, 2016
This is Nunes’ fifth victory in a row since taking the title off Miesha Tate in July at UFC 200.
Her record now reads 14-4-0 while Rousey has suffered her second career defeat in 14 fights.
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