Amanda Nunes explains her decision to retire after UFC 289 | ESPN MMA

Megan Olivi sits down with Amanda Nunes backstage at UFC 289 to discuss Nunes’ decision to retire after beating Irene Aldana in the main event.
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[@ricardobjj24]

She became champ July 9, 2016. I watched that fight first year in the Army, and she's been champion the whole time & I'm also leaving this year. Time flies

[@lil3ric88]

Well not the whole time but I see what you are saying😂👍🏻

[@swervoqt334]

@@lil3ric88she was still a champ when she lost to Peña she just wasn’t double champ

[@chimmychanga1988]

No she wasn't - pena took her title. Now Nunes' is ducking the trilogy lol

[@lil3ric88]

@@swervoqt334 Very true didn’t think about that even though women’s featherweight doesn’t really exists but yes you’re right

[@brendanshank2299]

@ricardo pozos-Guzman thanks for your service

[@ruggedtobby]

She's actually the reason i started watching MMA. The first time i saw her clip i was like who is this monster! Then i knew she gonna be the best. Thanks for all the great shows Amanda, happy retirement GOAT!

[@charleszielke2634]

She will be missed. A real pleasure to watch her perform. A highly skilled fighter, yet so humble. Thanks Amanda!

[@crystalmoore170]

Yeshu Christ is the truth reach out, nothing but respect

[@crystalmoore170]

@RealSweetKid Yeshu Christ is the truth reach out, nothing but respect

[@tonyg5132]

Highly skilled? Lol let’s just keep it at skilled. Valentina is a highly skilled athlete in every area .

[@mezutzizu]

@@tonyg5132 lost twice lol. you clown.

[@Sherlockohms303]

NINA MUST HAVE SOME GOOD POONANNE SCISSOR THAT BABY!

[@PlatoWrestling]

She is an awesome human being. Go Amanda!!

[@sws-vlogs]

He . . .

[@noksukow584]

She's a lesbian lol.

[@nesne2167]

​@@noksukow584 oh no a lesbian! Dork.

[@SewerKingRules]

Ape*

[@crystalmoore170]

Yeshu Christ is the truth reach out, nothing but respect

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Don't think her records are gonna be broken, maybe not in this century. Was fun watching as long as it lasted.

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

What records? Holding a belt in a weight class that has 3 fighters?

[@justinrodriguez1583]

​​@@jimmyrodriguez5670 you clearly don't pay attention to UFC ☠️

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

@@justinrodriguez1583 change your last name. You're not worthy.

[@Shreyashtiwari07]

​@@jimmyrodriguez5670 🤡

[@NHILUSAGE111]

Almost every one of her fights were lamb to lion. No one even comes close! SHE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!! The queen of the jungle and mma. Amanda nunes. 🐐💥🇧🇷🦁🔥

[@clinch4402]

Running from Pena

[@milessandersisabeast2641]

@@clinch4402 ur a casual she was being her opponents so bad that she was playing with them the first fight with them she went in there didn’t take her seriously n the second fight proved that she’s the goat 🐐

[@alvarezgamers]

@@clinch4402Peña is a cutie but let’s be real. She can hang with Amanda. 9 out of 10 fights Amanda comes out on top.

[@user-wt4gw2bg6m]

@@alvarezgamersshe’s a cutie?😂 u needa go outside more bud

[@danielclare1426]

@Clinch Dude, did you even watch the second fight lmao.. you know nothing casual

[@DeKeesie]

Megan is honestly a sick interviewer. Even when she’s having these kind of monologues she knows exactly what to say. Super dope.

[@andrique1]

Joseph is her teleprompter

[@stuartsmith4677]

Definitely the best in the game.

[@05erscharlatan31]

She have a man

[@tinyky2598]

She really always does great every time

[@leelunk8235]

YES THATS HER JOB

[@bigmansibusiso7076]

She deserves a documentary

[@alvarezgamers]

How can you not love Amanda. She is so sweet but such a killer. Wishing her and the family the best. Double champ forever.

[@PhantomNites]

Because she’s a disgusting homosexual

[@noah61363]

I love her fight. But i dont like that she is lesbian. Its corrupted

[@Cyrus328]

@@noah61363 especially being a lesbian with 2 kids being raised by 2 moms smh

[@noah61363]

@@Cyrus328 its weird bro. Im feel sad for the little girl

[@zombieepx1933]

@@noah61363 its definitely weird but i bet she is a rly good mom for whatever thats worth lmao

[@LucieOne]

Given what she's gone through and where she ended up, Amanda Nunes has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the entire sport. All the best to her, you cannot do that forever and I don't think anyone would want to. I got Pennington over Pena for the vacant title.

[@DLHarv]

She’s been saying it for years, just wanted a family she got that and she got a big bag now too. Good for her I hope she doesn’t become a stranger. She could be the Daniel Cormier for Brazil. Obrigato champ 🇧🇷🇨🇦❤️🍺

[@Guilherme12345678987]

Brazilian here , I'm 100% with you , it would be amazing to have her comments truly the GOAT of women's MMA

[@eduardosantos5078]

Ela varreu as categorias....gostaria de assistir uma 2ª luta dela com Cyborg.....vai deixar saudades....

[@DLHarv]

@@Guilherme12345678987 hope she sticks around someway. Hope she gets some beers tonight too haha Nunes on the beers is unstoppable

[@yancarodrigues2956]

Please not the comparing DC to her. She’s the better person lol

[@2000Cowboys]

@@Guilherme12345678987 💯 🇧🇷

[@aeger222]

im happy for amanda, it was such a happy ending for her career, ending while still on top. but at the same time,i am sad that aldana wasnt able to give her a challenging fight before the curtain finally closed for amanda.

[@Razear]

Better to walk away too early than too late. 35-years-old, double champ, cleared out both divisions, no reason to continue unless she needs the money.

[@scotthimrod347]

I will miss her. 🥂

[@religionOFFENDSme]

It’s satisfying to see Amanda’s entire career unfold. I’ve been a fan of hers since her 1st fight in UFC vs Gaff, sad when I saw her loss to Cat, so happy to see her rebound, proud when she joined ATT, knew she’d beat Tate when she got her 1st shot at the belt, then happy for her historic beating of Rousey especially the way the UFC ignored that Amanda was champ and focused totally on Rousey comeback, then her head kick ko of Holm, her destruction of the Cyborg hype, and her defending belts in both divisions. Amanda is and always has been a class act. Never shy away from a challenge. Rose to meet every occasion and conquer every obstacle. No excuses when she lost to Julianna, just knew she hit a bump and that she’d rebound. And boy did she!!! Now closing out her career in a dominant fashion. No doubt if she wanted to she could rack up 4-5 more title defenses but she is not interested in padding the stats. She came here as a 20 yr old with a vision and she checked every box. Hats off to an amazing athlete and a great role model for young athletes everywhere. You can do what you dream if you really apply yourself. I feel lucky to have witnessed her spectacular career. She is the greatest female MMA fighter of all time. She’s top 4 MMA fighter ever male or female. And she’s leaving on her feet with both belts, an extremely rare accomplishment in this sport. Congratulations to Amanda “the lioness” Nunes!!! I will miss you.

[@thecelt4807]

good for you Amanda you'll be missed ..authentic champ and person all the way through your career ..huge respect and love from down under (Australia)

[@KimKimbelle]

What I like is she explaining her injury after this win when usually you only hear people bringing up an injury after a loss

[@robertybarra9744]

She will ALWAYS be our champion! Best of luck Amanda and thank you for pouring your heart into this sport!

[@Whatdoyouwant904]

I agree it was the perfect time to retire, it would’ve been a cherry on top to smash Peña again but her legacy will be immortalized forever regardless. Good luck Amanda and thank you 🙏

[@Brianpeckin]

To be honest I wanted to see this fight a bit more than pena but really the division is done

[@clinch4402]

Yup, she knew she wasn't going to beat Pena a second time. May as well retire.

[@Takemura77]

@@clinch4402 Fanboy found

[@Whatdoyouwant904]

@@clinch4402 troll

[@Lootroq]

Valentina and Juliana punching the air right now

[@mattjean2652]

They can fight each other....Provided they can win and stay healthy

[@tonyclifton2230]

I am pretty sure valentina wanted another shot at nunes. She really felt robbed in the last fight.

[@mattjean2652]

@@tonyclifton2230 ... I'm pretty sure you're right about that. However she needs to focus on the task at hand in Grasso. So she lost a razor close decision. No shame in that against the GOAT. But no way she was "robbed". It was NOT clear-cut either way. A robbery would be; it's obvious to everyone that she won, and the judges went the other way. That was not the case. Half thought she won the other half thought Amanda won. A very subjective decision, which was the result of how the judges perceived the fight. Both Valentina and Amanda are a little past their primes. Providing she beats Grasso, I would enjoy a ballerina vs. big mouth 2 match....errrr I mean Valentina vs. Julianna 2

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

@@mattjean2652 such a clown.

[@JosephHandibode]

​@@tonyclifton2230 she deserves zero rematch. she nothing special. name a fighter valentina rematch she beat???? name one

[@daveomacron4301]

Irene's weight cut must have been horrible, she was literally seized up the whole fight, too bad for her. Congratulations to the 2C on a great career.

[@jonathangonzalez9673]

Nanh with the holly holm you saw who irene was her other victories were lucky stuff against not elite fighters i mean chiasson and yana? The flags were when she lost to pennington and holm.

[@edwardkelly3280]

She did looked worse than Amanda during the weigh ins Friday morning. Her face was sulked in

[@heloisatavares2287]

Absolutely the best and greatest female fighter ever in UFC. We will miss you lioness

[@UNDEFEATED7000]

I don’t think so

[@justinrodriguez1583]

​@@UNDEFEATED7000 you don't think so of what?

[@UNDEFEATED7000]

@@justinrodriguez1583 Who Beat her? Peña or im wrong? And Valentina Shevchenko wins her too but got robbed.✌🏻

[@justinrodriguez1583]

@@UNDEFEATED7000 yeah but who got sent to the hospital for surgery after the Nunes fight?Pena or I'm wrong?

[@UNDEFEATED7000]

@@justinrodriguez1583 Bro Pena finish Amanda Brutal, and this is a Double Champ? Or GOAT Pffff🤣😂 Illusion

[@anthonybeltran6144]

I rooted for Irene but Amanda fought like the champ she is. It was amazing to watch her career and a pleasure to witness her power and drive in the Octagon. Thank you Champ-Champ.

[@MrGFUNK2008]

Best woman MMA fighter ever! Congrats Amanda on your retirement! You deserve it and I’m happy for you and your family. God Bless 🙏

[@noksukow584]

She do gwoat lmao

[@rima7286]

Amanda got me into MMA, i started becoming a fan in 2016 when she demolished rousey, and she hasnt let me down since. My double champ forever. Congratulations to her and her beautiful family.

[@al-azimahmed1188]

Well done Amanda, alot of fans knew you would retire, you fought everyone and anyone. There is nothing else left for you to achieve. You are the women's GOAT. It has been great to watch you over the years. Well done and enjoy your retirement. May God give you and your people good health and wealth .

[@richh4430]

How can you not like Amanda, she's awesome in all aspects of combat and as a person. Very happy i was able to follow and watch the career of the GOAT.

[@lt6077]

Good for her i think this was the right move. Theres really nothing left for her to accomplish, both divisions are too shallow to produce much competition.

[@gurtajsinghmahal2011]

One of goats . Gonna miss her dominance in octagon. Legend in WMMA🎉

[@SpLatSoN-CFC]

Him *

[@nirogalactoid8398]

No she is the women’s GOAT she can’t be compared with the men’s GOAT list

[@SpLatSoN-CFC]

@@nirogalactoid8398 hold this L

[@Ar1AnX1x]

she's gonna dominate women in other ways now

[@2000Cowboys]

@@SpLatSoN-CFC You still work at McDonald's?

[@vincevincent6984]

Thank you for coming to Vancouver Amanda you’ll be missed! Congratulations on a fantastic career 🐐 👏 👊

[@ScrapAndRollMMA]

The greatest woman fight of all time 🫡

[@Elderscrolls333]

Such a sweet and simultaneously bad-a$$ human being. Love her, glad for her success!

[@Mariano21882]

That’s the happiest she’s been after any fight . Congrats !

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

Of course. She doesn't have to worry about cherry picking the right opponents and avoiding Pena or Shevchenko anymore.

[@zombieepx1933]

@@jimmyrodriguez5670 valentina 0-2 and pena got mopped in the rematch lol what is there to avoid

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

@@zombieepx1933 Wrong. Nunes got mopped in the first match. Pena lost to a DECISION in the rematch.

[@zombieepx1933]

@@jimmyrodriguez5670 for a fight to scored 50-45, 50-44, and 50-43... i mean come on bro she got one or two 10-8 rounds lmao

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

@@zombieepx1933 5 rounds needed vs less than 2 rounds needed. You clowns live in your own reality.

[@AletheAce]

Remember when everyone counted her out after UFC 213, saying she was scared, etc.?! Look what she's made of her career after that. The GOAT

[@jorrba3934]

I remember. She learned a lot throughout her career. Very happy for her.

[@IceSoldier16]

I thought she was gonna plan to have the trilogy fight with Julianna Peña next and also defending her featherweight belt as well. But her choice of retiring is extremely well deserved and I’m gonna miss seeing her compete and dominate as champion

[@inakachishi1662]

This is the smartest and best retirement fight ever!

[@gmotsjr13]

Ooooooook

[@lordroyaltee]

There is literally no one left for her to fight. I hope her money is right. She will go down as the best female to ever do it.

[@KwesiJamaal]

"Double Champ Forever!" Big Love from T.O 🇨🇦

[@falcon6415]

Congratulations AMANDA NUNES you are truly the greatest hands down a true champion who always carried herself like a professional and fought the best of the best now its time to enjoy your family you will be surely missed !!

[@fruitlandgrizzly]

By far the goat for women

[@kevinC_]

She would be a great commentator

[@Happycamper808]

As much as i love seeing the success in her carrer, i wish valentina got the chance to run it back. (Obviously she has no obligation to do that as the goat in womens mma)

[@jeremysky7708]

She's going to be missed ,grinder and definitely a GOAT

[@reklezzz9038]

YALL MFS REALLY FORGOT!!! Everyone jumped ship because of 1 bad performance against Peña. She pulled a gsp. WOMENS GOAT, NO QUESTIONS ASKED

[@danneu8]

Love watching her go out on such a high note.

[@NHILUSAGE111]

First ever ufc fight that got me into mma was when she beat Ronda rousey at the fully packed bar I work at. Been a fan ever since. Enjoy retirement champ. 🫡 The lioness 🦁🇧🇷💥 AMANDA NUNES 🐐🔥

[@reoscorpio]

Everyone has been anointing themself as the GOAT of something.. and not all of them are.. this one just does it.. and doesn't show over arrogance.. she's special

[@MoshJunkie426]

Youve accomplished everything any fighter could wish, retirement well earned and thank you for raising the bar on womens mma

[@Claudio-gk8jt]

The Brazilian liones. Thanks, my lady.

[@americanredneck8686]

Have a GREAT life with your FAMILY and THANK YOU AMANDA for ALL YOU BROUGHT to MMA ! THE G.O.A.T. LADY of MMA is laying down her gloves. We will MISS YOU AMANDA but NEVER FORGET YOU !

[@user-xy8hx7zj6i]

Thanks for everything Amanda..especially for sending that hype job ronda to the WWE..lol

[@MegaMilez]

I think its a bad decision to disclose an ongoing injury just incase she decides to come back after some time off. But, that said, congrats on the retirement!

[@bkorodi1797]

She clearly won't come back.

[@Ralthy]

35 yrs old , wont be coming back

[@zigfield723]

She's one of the most amazing human beings in this world of ours. Champ Champ Forever 💪🥳🎉

[@nirogalactoid8398]

Yeah and she is into women 🤮

[@ryan010able]

she beat the best of the best. she had nothing left to prove to anyone, and like she said her body was starting to feel the effects. Hope she has a very happy retirement, There's going to be a big shakeup in the women's division now that's for sure

[@Xathos]

The only champ, to win two belts, lose one while still being a champ, and then gain it back, and defend same belt, again.

[@clinch4402]

lol what are you even saying? Also the only champ of a talentless division

[@el_chino778]

Thank you for making history in Vancouver 🇨🇦 🇧🇷

[@MrWhite-yg6yk]

A true fighter, A true Champion! Well done 😃

[@lobstershrimp]

Health and family above all. Nothing else to prove. Perfect timing. Congrats. Enjoy! ❤️🙏

[@mhm6]

Amanda wants to go to championship rounds with Megan

[@azor0973]

People saying she’s running from Peña acting like she didn’t embarrass and violate her on their 2nd fight. Peña looked like an amateur in there, and I enjoyed every second of it

[@danzig159]

One of the greatest mixed martial artists who ever lived. Love her energy and her personality, hope she has a great rest of her life.

[@HarrisRiaz1]

I had a feeling Nunes was going to retire if she won. The worst thing now is Pena is going to be running her mouth saying Nunes was scared of her. We all know Pena was lucky to get the win the first match. Pena found out Nunes was going to retire and used the injury as an excuse to avoid the third fight.

[@AriSuley92]

Enjoy retirement champ🏆

[@JDMish]

Who knew a Lioness could be a GOAT too

[@michaeljr8036]

I love this woman I really do! Amanda is just so amazing and admirable and respectable. She will be missed greatly

[@yaniraavilasantos8452]

I love how humble amanda is.

[@steveharveywithouthismusta9323]

Shes levels above Khabib in the GOAT conversation

[@ThePlaybackRoom]

Khabib ain’t even in the conversation. Just bc you’re undefeated, it doesn’t make you a goat.

[@benmarkham4122]

Lioness! One of the greatest to ever do it! Such sheer tenacity and force! A Legend! 👑🦁

[@avi3020]

Congratulations Champ Champ 🎉

[@JetQuis]

Espn, you have to get to 1080p…

[@luisito11141985]

Sigo enamorado de mi LEONA , mi BESTIA IMPARABLE, un EJEMPLO INDESCRIPTIBLE 👏👏👏.

[@mannyr476]

a real 🐐 career

[@JacquelineRobinson-ub5py]

She is so natural and innocent.

[@markd9580]

She seems happy and content with her decision too. She’s going to go be a mom now. There’s nothing left for her in the UFC. All the best to the goat!

[@lizgeeo6397]

Very proud of her. Always love her additude. One strong woman. Way to go. Happy Retirement. Enjoy your family . ❤

[@kopsie6379]

Wow, what an amazing interview send off! Nicely done!

[@sarahjackson5538]

Absolutely love Amanda . ❤ now waiting to hear Pena talk 💩🤣

[@freddiemiranda5366]

Congratulations Amanda Nunez the best woman mma fighter in the world 🌎 God bless 🙏 thanks for the great memories enjoy life 😊...!

[@dobermanking5741]

I really enjoyed this interview.

[@nickramirez5670]

Good for her. She absolutely has nothing to prove. Great career and God bless!!

[@daevonthesavage7483]

Im gonna miss saying "Amanda by whatever she wants" lowkey

[@safespacebear]

Amanda: My leg can't take anymore, my body can't take anymore.....but she's still got a thousand watt smile.

[@faewdsa9106]

Would be great if she could fight with Valentina once more before her retirement but I guess she does not need anymore fights to proof how great a fighter she is.

[@Castle743]

I remembered when Amanda started. she retired as a champion ❤ Amanda will be missed

[@m-jay356]

she really doesn't like Juliana lol

[@AnthonyWabo]

THE GOAT! I've watched Amanda since before she became a champion! Phenomenal athlete and a human being! SHE IS THE GOAT!

[@thomaslloyd4856]

We need a champ out of New Jersey!!!!

[@co_snowy]

Best part of her career was getting choked out by Peña 😂

[@austinallen3641]

Good timing. Wish her the best in life. She had a great mma career

[@Ar1AnX1x]

6 feet tall Olivi is the new mythical interviewer

[@MikeBarratt-lk3gt]

There sitting down 😂

[@danielnillo]

May the Tao be with her and her family throughout all the next chapters to come. Bravo and thank you for an amazing career.

[@thafightgame5383]

Blessing in disguise for Julianna if she lost & Amanda retired that’s worst case scenario she would have to build her way up again so this was best she beats anyone else to get belt again 👌🏽

[@vicmakaveli6875]

Im gonna miss her saying 'ill be ready'

[@GibbsVideography]

Really my favorite fighter ever Glad to see when fighters leave when on top like this

[@wjmwdead]

Her greatest moment gonna be beating up Ronda. Just sayin’

[@thesmithjs]

There’s No one left

[@happydolly12]

Going to miss Amanda, happy retirement Champ💪✌️🇦🇺

[@ives3572]

So good to see Amanda Nunes with another dominant performance, and of course going out on top, her retirement's bittersweet, I hope she fights one more time and closes out the rivalry or trilogy matchup with Julianna Peña in dominant fashion again

[@mattjean2652]

I'm wishing she would stay and dunk Julianna again. But I understand her reasons. I have to say Amanda's been my favorite UFC fighter for the last 7-8 yrs. Good luck and God bless you Amanda! Please stay retired. They are gonna start throwing stones to get you to come back.

[@10akee]

I can't believe I actually teared up.