5 fights that could be next for Amanda Nunes

#4. Amanda Nunes vs. Ketlen Vieira

Ketlen Viera has an MMA record of 13-2

Ketlen Vieira is the highest-ranked fighter in the bantamweight division outside the two women who fought for the belt on Saturday.

Vieira is on a two-fight winning streak, defeating Miesha Tate and Holly Holm in the process. However, the split decision victory over 'The Preacher's Daughter' was highly controversial.

On top of that, Nunes has stated that she would prefer her next title defense to be at featherweight, a weight class Vieira has never fought at. There are other options at 135 lbs that could be more appealing to the UFC.

But she's young and in the top-five in the bantamweight rankings, and things could just play out in a way that sees Vieira become Nunes's next opponent.

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#3. Amanda Nunes vs. Josiane Nunes

Josianne Nunes has an MMA record of 9-1

If the UFC chooses to give Amanda Nunes the featherweight bout she has requested next, there aren't too many names that stand out as the obvious choice. In truth, the women's featherweight division doesn't exist, with no rankings and a handful of competitors.

At featherweight, Josiane Nunes may have the best resume of any of the possible options.

She is unbeaten in the octagon, has won her last seven fights and her only professional loss came in her second career bout against the talented Taila Santos.

Taking on Amanda would be an enormous step up in competition for Josiane Nunes. However, she is a powerful striker, is suited for the featherweight division, and has passed every test the UFC has given her thus far.