Amanda Nunes produced another masterclass to retain her featherweight belt against Felicia Spencer in historic fashion at UFC 250.
Nunes overpowered Spencer for a unanimous-decision victory (50-44, 50-44, 50-45) in Saturday's main event at UFC's APEX facility in Las Vegas, where she extended her winning streak to 11 behind closed doors.
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The bout marked the first defence of the women's featherweight title Nunes took from Cris Cyborg a year and a half ago.
And bantamweight holder Nunes made history, becoming the first double-champion to successfully defend titles in two divisions while holding both belts.
#ANDSTILL
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WHERE WAS THE FIGHT WON?
Nunes dominated Spencer inside the octagon from the outset – the Brazilian great producing a flawless performance.
It was a merciless display from Nunes, who left Canadian challenger Spencer with blood pouring from her face and a swollen forehead.
Punches and elbows were dished out, but Spencer somehow managed to survive a gruelling fourth round and extend the contest into a final round.
Farewell to the old belt!
— UFC (@ufc) June 7, 2020
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Nunes is running out of opponents. The 32-year-old passed her latest test with flying colours as she continues to search for a challenger to her throne.
THEY SAID WHAT?
"I'm defending both belts. I'm the greatest," Nunes said. "I'm so happy now. I don't know what's next. But I proved it already."
NEW RECORDS (W-L-D):
Nunes: 20-4
Spencer: 8-2
REST OF THE CARD
Cody Garbrandt, meanwhile, made a devastating return to UFC after knocking out Raphael Assuncao in the co-main event.
Former bantamweight men's champion Garbrandt was fighting for the first time after a 15-month hiatus amid a three-fight losing streak.
Garbrandt made an emphatic comeback in front of no fans due to coronavirus, stunning Assuncao with a huge right hook as the buzzer sounded at the end of the second round.
It was Garbrandt's first win since he defeated Dominick Cruz in December 2016.
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