5 UFC fights that would be the GOAT

These UFC fights have the potential to be the greatest of all time
These UFC fights have the potential to be the greatest of all time

#3 Amanda Nunes vs. Holly Holm

Amanda Nunes is the first women's 'Champ Champ' in UFC history
Amanda Nunes is the first women's 'Champ Champ' in UFC history

Alright, this may be somewhat of a controversial opinion, but bear with me regardless. Amanda Nunes presently holds both the UFC Women's Bantamweight as well as Featherweight Titles. She shocked the world by becoming the first woman to knock out Cris Cyborg in professional MMA competition.

Nunes is now without a doubt the most feared female MMA fighter on the planet. However, she is not invincible. The perfect foil for Nunes would be someone who can match her boxing skills, size and speed -- Enter, 'The Preacher's Daughter' Holly Holm.

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Holm previously held the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship, and became the first fighter to go the 5-round distance with Cyborg in a pro MMA bout. If Nunes makes the mistake of engaging in a slug-fest with Holm, like the former did against Cyborg; Nunes would end up getting countered all night long.

Moreover, Holm has competed both as a Bantamweight and Featherweight, so size wouldn't really be a factor in this matchup. Holm truly possesses all the tools required to hunt down 'The Lioness', and her challenging Nunes either at 135 or 145 pounds (or both!) is indeed a very real possibility this year. The fight will be excellent, and cannot come soon enough! Speaking of which...

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