Amanda Nunes, considered the greatest women’s fighter of all time, announced her retirement on Saturday at UFC 289.
Nunes shared her decision after defeating Irene Aldana via unanimous decision (50-43, 50-44, 50-44) to defend her UFC women’s bantamweight title at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“Double champion forever,” Nunes shouted into the microphone while her gloves were cut off. “This is the perfect night to retire.”
Asked after what she hopes she’s remembered for, Nunes didn’t hesitate. “The greatest of all time,” she said. “I did everything. I broke a lot of records.”
Nunes retires with the most wins in UFC women’s history (16), the most UFC women’s title fight wins (11), and most finishes in women’s UFC history (10).
"Double champion FOREVER. Tonight is a perfect night to retire."
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 11, 2023
🏆🦁🏆 @Amanda_Leoa leaves the Octagon as one of the greatest to EVER do it. #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/N3TtgjOQAz