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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: (R-L) Amanda Nunes of Brazil punches Megan Anderson of Australia in their UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: (R-L) Amanda Nunes of Brazil punches Megan Anderson of Australia in their UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
The co-main event for UFC 259 saw Amanda Nunes absolutely dominate Megan Anderson from pillar to post. The odds were stacked heavily against Megan Anderson, and she failed to deliver under the bright lights. Nunes stunned her early, and the Australian fighter looked like a deer in headlights once she got stung on the feet.
🦁 The Lioness gets it done in one!
🏆 Amanda Nunes successfully defends her UFC featherweight belt!
And still the 145lbs champion! 🏆#UFC259 pic.twitter.com/ioDm5diLUx
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) March 7, 2021
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The fight went to the ground off of Nunes’ insane striking pressure, and it appeared she would win via ground and pound. However, the Brazilian champion has been keen to show her versatility and locked in a tight armbar. Anderson was quick to succumb to the arm thrusting pressure and submitted in good time.
Twitter Reacts as Amanda Nunes demolishes Megan Anderson in round one
Fans, fighters, and media members alike began chirping on Twitter as the fighters began walking towards the cage. There’s been plenty of speculation as to how long it would take Nunes to come out on top. Here are some of the best reactions to the UFC 259 women’s featherweight title fight.
This would be the biggest shock in UFC history if Megan Anderson won #UFC259
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) March 7, 2021
Wow @Amanda_Leoa is a beast
— Pedro Munhoz (@PedroMunhozmma) March 7, 2021
Amanda Nunes. Via all out violence. My word.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) March 7, 2021
Give her volkanaski
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 7, 2021
Ok enough of the 145lb division, this is ridiculous.
— Funky (@Benaskren) March 7, 2021
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) March 7, 2021
Goat @Amanda_Leoa #UFC259
— Charles Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) March 7, 2021
Massive UFC stars like Jorge Masvidal and Jon Jones were quick to send out their respects to the GOAT of women’s MMA on Twitter. Nunes’ greatness has long since gone uncontested, and her recent performance certainly solidified that. There’s no doubt in the minds of MMA fans and fighters that she’s reached the pinnacle of the sport.
Amanda Nunes is running out of viable opponents to scrap with, and this was something that was foreshadowed by pundits and fans. ‘The Lioness’ has welcomed all comers, but she’s coming up on rematches as her only options.
Congrats you da Goat! #UFC259
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) March 7, 2021
GWOAT
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) March 7, 2021
Book Amanda a fight next week #UFC259
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 7, 2021
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I believe Amanda Nunes could beat some of the men in the @ufc #UFC259
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 7, 2021
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Lioness !!
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 7, 2021
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