5 best 'undersized' UFC fighters

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#4. Josiane Nunes

Bea Malecki and Josiane Nunes at weigh-in
Bea Malecki and Josiane Nunes at weigh-in

Josiane Nunes stands at only 5'3" in the women's featherweight division and is dominating.

It was incredible and inspiring to watch someone at her height make easy work of Bea Malecki, who is 5'11". Nunes took her out in the first round with a punch and put an end to her undefeated streak. But that is a commonality for 'Josi', who has achieved 7 knockouts in her 9 wins.

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She was the betting favorite against her last opponent, 5'7" Ramona Pascual, at UFC Fight Night 202. It was an unfortunate introduction to the UFC for Pascual, but the 8th straight victory for Nunes.

The median height for featherweights is 5'7", making her victories that much more astonishing. Amanda Nunes is the current featherweight champion. The future of the featherweight belt has come under scrutiny, as there appears to not be enough competitors in the division. However, Nunes is proving to be a tough contender. Whatever happens to the belt, Nunes vs Nunes could see headlines in the future.

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