Germaine de Randamie: Amanda Nunes fight is ‘do or die for me’ | UFC 245 | ESPN MMA

UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Germaine de Randamie speaks with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto about spending one day in New York City for the UFC 245 press conference. GDR explains why she wanted to fight Amanda Nunes at 135 pounds, praising Nunes’ hard work and dedication to become champion. De Randamie calls the bout in December “do or die.”
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[@kathrynwhitbeck9798]

I love listening to her speak.

[@TheOlzee]

I can’t stand it.

[@Linogewillkillallofy]

@@TheOlzee well what are you doing here then fuckboy

[@ericshaun6078]

I love listening to her shpeak also.

[@ericshaun6078]

@James Ervin And Germaine de Randamie.

[@13bulletclip]

Just the fact she ducked Cyborg.. It made her look soo bad 💯

[@kennykenny8414]

I’m soooooo excited for this😩

[@Hello-gf2og]

I love her personality

[@SocraticMind89]

She’s like the female Overeem, with a good game plan, she’s out pointing Amanda

[@MrVirtuezzz]

If she wants complete respect and an undeniable legacy she has to finish the fight and not barely outpoint her.

[@GordonTooTall]

@@LeeroyShimada that's because he doesn't always make it that far 😅

[@Lootroq]

y'all realize she finished her last opponent?

[@darkcadence938]

She a ko artist

[@dillanversai6717]

Shes pretty cool..great energy..I am looking forward to this fight, and this whole fight card..3 amazing title fights plus great card top to bottom!!! Let's go!!

[@ortem000]

So happy to see Germaine at the front of the line again for the belt. Really looking forward to that fight.

[@emoneydatruth1]

I think she gonna take amandas head smoove off

[@dennisfossey4312]

Yeah after ducking Cyborg....

[@emoneydatruth1]

Cyborg left so she cant even be in the convo anymore. I do take points from germaine for not wanting to fight her at the time but who knows what was up behind the scenes. I do know that the woman got hands for days and probably if smart worked her ground game while she was gone.

[@Advocate_INFJ]

She sounds like Marge Simpson

[@katanaboots]

lol

[@uriahmiller2501]

As soon as I read this comment I couldn't stop hearing it

[@TanWam]

When she said she never lost the belt I cringed so hard.

[@fankyroll9454]

Cringe all you want. She haven’t even lost since

[@TanWam]

@@fankyroll9454 first off she should have gotten a point taken off in the holly fight and lost, and she has had two fights since, she was a coward and ran from cyborg, Amanda will finish her again.

[@jonathandi1410]

@@TanWam even if she was taken a point it would have been a draw 47-47 X3. She hasn't lost since

[@culturemix637]

@@TanWam HAHAHAHA can't believe people still brain washed from loud mouth Joe Rogan about that ONE late hit in their fight that Holly clearly lost

[@davidlopez-cy2bu]

@@TanWam yes

[@RotterdamR]

All the hating, just unbelievable. She's really a good person and very humble. And yes, of course she hit Holly after the bell, but give her some space man haha, it's like she's sentenced for life. I really think you all underestimate Germaine. But we will see.... Anyway the outcome, it's gonna be a great fight🇳🇱

[@emoneydatruth1]

They better not sleep on the strikers from over there. My favorite of all time is Ernesto Hoost

[@umermunir9867]

People underestimate her too much. She is one of the most nasty strikers in women's mma today with a 43-0 kickboxing record. I'm not saying Nunes can't match her in striking but it would be more better if she could take her down. I mean Nunes is a BJJ black belt so she has a clear advantage there.

[@droopyd203]

Not a fan.. since dirty tactics in holly fight and totally wussing out to fighting Cyborg

[@nicholasmaher843]

Tell me about it. She only accepted this title fight once she knew Cyborg was out of the UFC.

[@bosto23]

So, I presume your not a fan of any fighter that has punched someone after the bell? or just her?

[@nicholasmaher843]

@@bosto23 I mean she did it twice in the same fight and then refused to defend the fucking title. She really is in a league all on her own.

[@claydogmadman6295]

Good points...

[@blacksunsun7001]

Nicholas Maher She only accepted this once Cyborg left the UFC... Yeah Yeah Yeah. But she is fighting the person who KO Cyborg. Stop talking BS bruh. We understand your hating GDR, but dont talk BS.

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

@2:58 "barely on social media" Good for you Germaine :) Be a great role model and stay off social media Social media makes fighters worse, not better, and that goes for athletes as a whole

[@bosto23]

Great fighter and a sweet woman.

[@alecobrien1532]

bosto23 except for when she popped holy after the bell twice

[@bosto23]

@@alecobrien1532 Tony Ferguson and countless of other fighters has done the exact same thing, not seeing any hate for them. GDR has been crucified for that, because she did it to Americas sweetheart Holly Holm. The way MMA fans has treated GDR the past years, are way worse than the two punches she threw at holly.

[@Art-Sin]

"Thank you for listening to ESPN on youtube, for more Schhoorts and analysis....."

[@MrVirtuezzz]

I get people's frustration with the Holly fight but lets be honest, GDR is the better fighter and would likely beat her in a rematch. Let it go.

[@martinez93466]

Nothing but positive vibes.

[@thomaslytle5519]

If Nunes stopped de Randamie in one round 6 YEARS AGO! I can’t imagine what makes Germaine think she can win now! The lioness will finish her just as fast or faster, the only question is how. Punches, kicks, submission, Amanda has it all

[@NoahCanFB]

I don't see it that way. Maybe in her head, if she can't beat Amanda she'll retire but I think she's still a force in the division. The way she rekt baby girl Aspen Ladd was dirty.

[@usernotfound904]

NoahTre facts my friend. People are sleeping on her I feel. Nunes is without question the most elite in women’s mma but GDR is a nasty kick boxer and she may be able to catch Amanda

[@NoahCanFB]

@@usernotfound904 sleeping on her out of hate, because she avoided the Cyborg fight and let the UFC strip her. But in hindsight, Amanda is the tougher fight in women's MMA so even though her career took a hit, this fight is much bigger for her career, I think. If she wins, not much credit will be given to her though.

[@ORYK-]

Yo people forget that Nunes wanted none of her striking in their first bout. She took her down and won by ground and pound. Germaine is the most dangerous striker Amanda will have to face.

[@johnnyblud3975]

@@ORYK- exactly bro Amanda is great no doubt but she can be nullified by elite strikers with great tdd like valentina

[@ORYK-]

@@johnnyblud3975 Nah. She outstruck Valentina. Almost finished her in their first fight. Quit it.

[@f.mazz.459]

I hope she lays Amanda Nunes---Go Germaine!

[@Tbone1492]

She's Cool But the Double Champ will put Germanie to Sleep...🤜🤛

[@ujsimrananees]

Maybe or maybe not. Its MMA. The best fighter doesn't always win

[@brandynbeverly9401]

@@ujsimrananees she lost

[@uncledanapink4954]

She's really growing on me. I'll be rooting for her.

[@claydogmadman6295]

Yeah you do that uncle Dana, you root for a dirty fighter that kept hitting Holly after the bell and ducked Cyborg while leaving Amanda Nunes to do her clean up work against Cyborg...

[@uncledanapink4954]

ClayDog MadMan - I'm not dwelling on something GDR did almost three years ago, unless of course she does it again come December 14th. But as of right now, I respect her abilities and I will be rooting for her. 👍

[@claydogmadman6295]

@@uncledanapink4954 Yeah don't root too hard.. ANNNNND STILL!!!...

[@frankjessee9331]

I think Amanda has way too much power for her to deal with!

[@johnnywest2099]

I'm rooting for this woman because she's Cool and has a great attitude

[@TheLostWanderer88]

Could be fight of the year both women are crazy good strikers

[@Rya_N33]

This fight the universe is correcting itself and bringing her the karma she deserves

[@rollandcurtisLAallDay]

Aww she looks so happy...you're lunch meat.

[@heloisatavares2287]

Amanda Nunes will finish you again 💪💪

[@brandynbeverly9401]

@Eric W. Well, THAT didn't age well

[@jessediesel4211]

ive been saying for months germaine is the one who can beat amanda

[@ruggedtobby]

You been saying it doesn't mean it will happen

[@angusbeef9718]

Germaine de Randamie seems like cool person

[@davin1287]

People still cheering for this person are either Dutch or love dirty fighters, I hope Amanda wins every round 10-8.

[@claydogmadman6295]

Or how about if Amanda Nunes just put her away like l know she can...

[@gordonmorris6359]

He stopped short of asking Germaine if she intends to stop fighting at the bell this time.

[@derivaldo]

Great fighter and even bigger person. Unfortunately she fights in the same period as Amanda. Germaine could easily be a queen in the category if it weren't for the phenomenal Nunes.

[@profightsinfo]

A lamb headed to the slaughter! Lioness is waiting! 🦁🐑

[@xlNewbeelx]

Nunes needs to take her down in stand-up she won't stand a chance. GDR has like 3 times the fights Nunes got.

[@culturemix637]

All of the Amanda haters will come cheer for GDR,.....all of you need to sit your asses down and respect the REAL CHAMP who is Amanda Nunes

[@edwardmccandlish572]

Go get it iron lady !

[@iansoutryer3189]

She is charming and well-spoken!

[@ramonaferrera6789]

I like her personality, she is so simpatica!!😉good lock girl. 🤗

[@josephbellotti1007]

I feel like this is a must win fight for gdr

[@mika99100]

I think she can Sing. Very unique tone of voice.

[@DoubleMKGaming]

She is so happy, probably bcz Cyborg is in Bellator now..

[@PatriotMastiffsKennels]

they all are.....ppl ignore that amanda played cyborg....made her wait n bulked up lol without cyborg knowing her plan to "actually" fight her/ and germaine basically ran from cyborg..... hmmmmm

[@lethaloutdoors001]

Haha shes awesome man ! "Oo yee bagels"

[@puntsize]

These comments are amazing !😂😂

[@reraoul9924]

Germaine is awesome....

[@noahbernard8708]

Germaine would dust up Brett in a fight

[@aweffs]

Dana make the fight !!

[@Timismeh]

Brett via flying twister.

[@ORYK-]

I fucking love this woman now!

[@KLRGT500KR]

She never won her fight against Holly. She cheated and hit twice after the bell. She ducked Cyborg hard so no, she was never the champion. Amanda is going to knock her out hard AGAIN!

[@lamarlewis3183]

She knocked her out before?

[@KLRGT500KR]

@@lamarlewis3183 Yes, she TKO'ed her.

[@kevinfromsales6842]

This is an awesome fight.

[@hollymacdonald2232]

Amanda will walk through her no problem

[@terrellhagans7687]

I don’t mind seeing Amanda lose to her, if she fucking loses 😂😂

[@LordHaveMercy]

Lovely woman

[@markostanic9442]

She is very nice person.

[@bestever9178]

Who is she?

[@somanadventure3034]

I think germaine will UPSET Amanda nunes

[@bestever9178]

Possible

[@brandynbeverly9401]

Close

[@puntsize]

I’d love to be Germaine’s beta boyfriend. Every time a dude starts something with me, I blow my whistle, and Germaine KOs him. 😍

[@7rodrigotm]

Wow.

[@gabrielmotta5076]

Unless that person is Cris Cyborg, she would run from her.

[@ORYK-]

😂😂😂😂

[@danielsolorio3388]

GDR and NEW UFC CHAMPION!!!.

[@minadell]

why they were standing so close?

[@185055]

Just realized this is the first time I ever heard her speak so wierd

[@youtoo2233]

I think Rousey would beat this chick, Rousey only loses to great strikers. IMO Nunes got lucky that she and Rousey didn't go to the ground. Holm avoided the ground like the plague.

[@dennisfossey4312]

What the heck are you talking about, Rousey would lose every fight since Holly. Better fighters now than ever since the days of Rousey dominating....

[@nikobellic7829]

NEXT UFC LIBERTY CITY

[@leogarcia1761]

N she didnt even fight the first match how is she gonna fair any better. She was scarred the whole match to engage. Nunes beat her on the ground lol shes gonna sleep Randamie. Randamie didnt even beat holms

[@TheodoreHenderson]

I'm not feeling it for this fight. Would have loved Cyborg vs Nunes II to see what would happen over several rounds. UFC promotional malpractice killed that. Instead, we get the woman who ducked Cyborg and did the dirty on Holm. Neither can promote a fight. Is there still a 135 and 145? Does anyone care?

[@dilichiohabuire2183]

Yep...we hardcore's wanna see it

[@xlNewbeelx]

No Cyborg is a juice head she don't belong in the octagon. Once a juice head always a juice head.

[@janklaassen9043]

In a kickboxing match nunes would not have a change! Look at the first fight. If Amanda can take her to the ground again? She wil win.

[@Nubiandollz2014]

Stop f-cking around go get that belt from Amenda Nunes. They keep talking about Valerie . Germaine you can get that belt her Amenda her wrestling isn't that good. Shut your mouth got get that belt.

[@ShivamSingh-gv8uj]

She is giving me some good vibes

[@RaceActionNL]

She's alway like this. I admit that trade. Not much people have that.

[@frank7018]

And the newwwwww...

[@iiCamaxtli]

The Cyborg ducker. I Hope Amanda KO's her quick.

[@xlNewbeelx]

Roidborg nuff said.

[@MrMattyoshea]

Doesn’t pass the smell test, her face is almost as wide as mine.... I can never route against the lioness, greatest ever

[@arcosrichard1302]

And NEW

[@ozielrego1866]

When they are gonna fight?

[@jeffhabib6673]

December. It’s on the same card as Colby vs Usman and Holloway vs Volk

[@mayhem88]

Dutch accent trips me out

[@alhoceimabrother5560]

Lovely charming lady

[@lexuschardanai2085]

Hopefully we keep hits to before the bell lol But I’m definitely excited for this fight personally rooting for The lioness

[@andrewnero3415]

My favourite female fighter

[@nacerouafa1007]

Nice guy

[@LordsNeverWorry32212]

Sorry Germ, but you’re past shelf date. If this fight does happen, Amanda’s gonna wash you first round.

[@Lootroq]

She parked Aspen Ladd who was next up, even if the stoppage was a tad early. What are you talking about?

[@willtravel4food446]

Well I certainly hope she doesnt do

[@Jacob-cn7ez]

Female Overeem

[@nathanmcmullen1527]

Remember that time GdR vacated her belt so she wouldnt have to fight cyborg

[@Mslt2474]

She's fighting Amanda who wrecked that steroid cheat Wanderlei looking abomination

[@worstcommentever2805]

and what about all the BS she got away in the holly holmes fight? It's a fight so anything could happen, but I just don't see her beating amanda, i'm surprised people are even pretending they care.

[@denisenoles3159]

@@worstcommentever2805 Holm

[@nathanmcmullen1527]

Christopher McMillan 🤷🏻‍♂️ if you dont want to fight the best why are you a fighter? I would understand maybe when youre coming up in the ranks. But the champ should be down to fight anyone

[@poke-holo-sports]

McGregor is the BMF and the GOAT. PLZ try and tell me why he's not.

[@natethegreat1265]

Because hes not fighting for the BMF belt, simple really

[@brandonf95]

Who's McGregor? I think that guy retired maybe

[@KingJaz4u]

this idiot still thinking in the McTapper age?

[@nazimm5646]

Is that a dude?

[@ThirdCoastNative]

Is that a loser that wakes up everyday hating his life? Bingo!

[@nazimm5646]

@@ThirdCoastNative IT's your mama

[@GreeneZonee]

So surprised she has so many fans. She literally gave her belt up just to duck cyborg. Crazy thing is, she definitely has the ability to beat cyborg.

[@denisenoles3159]

I always thought she could beat Cyborg. I agree with u.

[@mikejones4324]

Cyborg is a steroid abuser I don't blame her

[@Luca-qx9fv]

Love GDR🇳🇱❤️

[@tbtnumbah8]

Amanda.... PUNISH HER 😈😈😈😈

[@shaytaanisaloser]

Good fighter. She is a COP over here in Amsterdam. Hope her takedown defense is good against lesbian.

[@JEG69]

she wants brett lowkey lol

[@hunainh3766]

The guy besides her(Aaron bronsteter) tweeted that before the start of this interview she told brett "Handsome reporter" .I am surprised bcoz she is lesbian.

[@denisenoles3159]

@@hunainh3766 Maybe she is bi

[@deni6943]

Joanna once said sth along those lines too, I guess women like that dead behind the eyes "I sold my soul to journalism" look

[@TheAntManChannel]

Amanda's biggest test yet, Cyborg was an overrated steroid junkie.

[@darkcadence938]

Lol, Germaine is like a tall Valentina shevchenko but hit harder..