5 Reasons why Amanda Nunes is the GOAT of women's MMA

UFC 239 Nunes v Holm
UFC 239 Nunes v Holm

#2. Amanda Nunes' victories are becoming more dominant

Photo - UFC 259: Nunes v Anderson
Photo - UFC 259: Nunes v Anderson

Another reason why Amanda Nunes is the GOAT of women's MMA is because her victories are becoming more dominant.

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Since beating Cris Cyborg, it seems as if Nunes has evolved as a fighter. Nunes' first UFC women's featherweight title defense against Felicia Spencer was one of the most one-sided fights in UFC history.

Although it went to the judges' scorecards, there was no question Nunes would be getting her raised. To put her dominance into perspective, the judges scored the bout 50-44, 50-44, and 50-45 in favor of Nunes.

She completely dismantled Megan Anderson in her last title defense and only needed two minutes to submit her with an armbar. Nunes made quick work of Anderson and defended the UFC women's featherweight championship for the second time. Anderson couldn't get any offense in against Nunes, despite the fact that she was coming off back-to-back first-round wins.

Nunes' dominance is similar to Anderson Silva's title reign, in the vein of fans wondering how she'll win as opposed to if she'll win. Nunes has been difficult to deal with in all areas of MMA. She is a powerful striker with one-punch knockout power, has excellent grappling, and is extremely durable. As a result, she is an overwhelming favorite against all possible opponents.

At only 33-years-old, Nunes still has plenty of time left in the sport. If her recent fights are an indicator, she will further distance herself more and leave no debate that she's the GOAT.


#1. Amanda Nunes continues to set records in the UFC

Photo - UFC 259 Press Conference
Photo - UFC 259 Press Conference

The UFC is viewed as the premier MMA promotion, so the fact Nunes continues to set records is impressive in itself. One thing is certain is the more records somebody sets, the greater their argument is. Nunes' UFC records are outstanding and they make it difficult to argue against her being the GOAT of women's MMA.

As UFC women's bantamweight champion, Amanda Nunes has the fourth longest single title-reign in UFC history.

Nunes is the only female in the top-five, which includes Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, and Jose Aldo. Nunes' nine-wins in title fights are the most wins in UFC history for women's title fights. The wins are impressive because they were against former UFC, Strikeforce, and Invicta FC champions.

Additionally, her 14 UFC wins are the most among the UFC women's divisions. She also currently holds the record for most stoppage wins in the UFC women's bantamweight division. Finally, her 12-fight win streak is the UFC's second longest active win streak, trailing only UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

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