Amanda Nunes says being champion means more to her than Ronda Rousey’s fame ahead of UFC 207 showdown
The Brazilian will make the first defence of her title against the American on December 30 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Amanda Nunes is the one wearing the UFC women’s bantamweight belt not Ronda Rousey, but the champion understands the perception, and now she’s intent on underlining the reality.
“I don’t have the same visibility yet,” Nunes said following the UFC announcement last week that Brazil’s Nunes (13-4) will make her first title defence on December 30 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against Rousey in the main event of UFC 207 .
“People still think Ronda Rousey is the best, the most dominating fighter in the division. That’s why I want to fight her. I want to prove everybody wrong. I’m going to be the best champion the UFC has ever had.”
The well-rounded Nunes, 28, became champion in the main event of UFC 200 at T-Mobile after hurting Miesha Tate with punches, then submitting her by rear-naked chokehold in the first round.
Watch: Amanda Nunes after beating Miesha Tate
“The way I fought that night – the whole camp went exactly like that,” Nunes said. “Now, in every fight, I want to bring the best out of me, and my next fight will be better than UFC 200.