UFC 207: Amanda Nunes Media Lunch Scrum

Before UFC 207, Amanda Nunes met with the media to discuss her upcoming fight against Ronda Rousey, and much more.
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[@Necron00b]

Wow, how likeable and personable is Nunes? The UFC made a mistake not putting more focus on her leading up to this fight.

[@xYouthAttackx]

the UFC is making a mistake not promoting most fighters. Look what happened to Nate Diaz, once he was used for the rematch with Conor, he was shelved and never given attention again.

[@Ayumaz]

Nate did that to himself

[@xYouthAttackx]

Floyd Petty Boy Mayweather Jr. he was shelved by the UFC before and after that fight. lets face it, Dana could make you or break you.

[@Necron00b]

Nate refused to play the game, if any of you remember the "He doesn't move the needle" speech Dana gave, you'll remember everyone complaining that, that wasn't true then his numbers came in for events he was part of...he doesn't draw really...and that is not a knock on his skills, but those who want to watch him fight are more of a minority than they think.

[@Ayumaz]

xYouthAttackx Then he's not a draw. Conor could do a million PPV buys alone.

[@50nuccio]

What an amazing, down-to-earth person. I'm now rooting for her. Compare this to Ronda, with her FTA tapeballs and her bully tactics and her having to create enemies who "doubt" her in order to motivate herself. I hope Amanda retires her.

[@pilsung26]

50nuccio minus the "retire her" comment, I couldn't agree more

[@50nuccio]

pilsung26 If Ronda loses, I think she'll retire. At least there's a good chance of it.

[@pilsung26]

50nuccio I suspect the you may be right. I just wish her and all fighters the best. The risks of the sport are considerable.

[@50nuccio]

pilsung26 Well said. Same here. Have to admit, though, other than Conor, whom I just find too funny not to root for, I tend to side with humble, honest fighters who seem like pleasant people.

[@TheSkecrow]

50nuccio Too bad, Ronda via Murder. #FTA and Cody by KO.

[@garciageo]

It's hard not to like Nunes. Very nice.

[@VRuler]

Nunes is savage "I'm the only brazilian champion, I know there's Jose Aldo but I'm the real champion." Ahahahaha

[@dancoughtrey9802]

Amanda seems genuine and cool

[@dancoughtrey9802]

Randyland hahaha thnx babe

[@MrEasyKid]

Can t watch a single Nunes video without a smile on my face - what a likable personality.

[@amandar4980]

I guess Honda is staying away from the media... I hope Nunes destroy Honda. Hahah 😂😂😂😂

[@donaldwilson3579]

Alex Roger *Ronda

[@Ayumaz]

Donald Wilson Brazilians pronounce R as H, meaning it was a joke. Ever heard 'Joe Hogan?'

[@Advocate471]

In Portuguese it's pronounced Honda! That's how the Brazilians say it.

[@lopezlion3164]

Alex Roger Any one who knows the Gracies should know this lol.

[@Mr12ob]

Amanda actually looks really good when she actually tries to dress up.

[@RealRickyRoss]

Do the words "is" and "a" exist in your language?

[@LonDonTaylor.]

+BAallDAY ¿por Que?

[@mosshark]

Honda Housey is disgraceful.

[@Garbageman209]

Why

[@mosshark]

+Luigimo More than ONE YEAR has passed and she is still not over her loss to Holm. She literally went into hiding and to this day, refuses to talk to the same MMA media that helped build her career. One would think, a loss like that would knock some humbleness into her but it actually highlighted the type of person she is; extremely insecure, troubled, arrogant, immature, and mentally weak. Those are not traits of a true champion and as an MMA fan, have no qualms about calling it out. It's almost like she is being forced to fight this time around, and she's setting herself up for an even bigger fall with the way she is handling her comeback.

[@josealvarez8980]

mosshark you're right.

[@burtwatson2132]

mosshark Haunted Housey. #RenatoLaranja

[@burtwatson2132]

Shocker that Mohammad Hadi would make such a comment. Those damn infidels are probably second on his list.

[@JokerBTAS]

Amanda will DOMINATE Honda

[@TRONzLegacy]

no she wont.

[@TRONzLegacy]

#FearTheReturn

[@dessspicable]

+TRONzLegacy she fears it herself, won't even do press 😂😂😂😂

[@Nautilus1972]

She'd better, because if it hits round 3 ....

[@AcidDvl]

She ga aull the toulls to beetche Honda

[@RubenBJJ96]

Amanda really is a great girl. We all learnt a lot and learnt to love her since UFC 200 it seems

[@whatthe5954]

Man, Nunes is so genuine and down to earth and her and her girl are cute together. She could appeal to so many and I hope that when/if she wins the UFC introduces her to the world.

[@aarongardner2580]

Conor Mcgregor vs. Ronda Rousey should be the next main card at a big UFC event.

[@wrightr]

Man, Nunes is so damn endearing. Then, there are those times where her talk can be ice cold "I have all the tools to beat you Miesha." For some reason, when I heard that the first time, she felt suuuuuuper dangerous, which we found out she is, obviously.

[@kopxpert]

Very good interview./scrum. Slow at first but it quickly picked up. Actually worth my time. Just try and ignore the damn background noise

[@djkal2002]

Amanda Nunes is a very pretty woman. She smiles with her 'whole' face!

[@Sobieskicharge]

Amanda Nunes is cool as fk

[@khanali007g]

her English is better than my ju jitsu

[@HighRepGoodForm]

Are chu serious

[@TheTails63]

I love her english accent and hearing her speak Portuguese.

[@seekillumination4109]

"I know they have Jose Aldo but I'm the real champion" Aldo getting roasted by savage Nunes.

[@constructivecritique4049]

Amanda be like: "I bought her a food mixer, a sewing machine, a purse, a strap-on....."

[@paoladelf]

Nunes is so likeable and seems so legitimately confident. I love everything about her.

[@burtwatson2132]

Regardless of homosexual or hetero, there is *always* a dominant and a submissive party. Amanda is clearly the male representative in the relationship.

[@techcheck5019]

Dominant and submissive is true, but trying to label either as having to be a "female" or "male" trait is sexist and untrue. There are men out there who are submissive to their women. Being dominant or submissive just depends on personality and not your gender.

[@craigmiller2101]

TechCheck that's the gayest thing ive ever read

[@rockinjessi]

Burt Watson why does this even matter?

[@TursaPhoto]

I like Amanda, you can clearly see the joy in her eyes..its real...

[@rankalucard3960]

"You have to promote your fight" - Dana White before pulling Conor from the press conference.

[@terra2805]

So many people sleeping on Ronda going into this fight and I don't get it. Amanda is a beast no doubt and has looked phenomenal her last few outings but it's not a certainty that she will win this fight, far from it. Ronda made a huge mistake trying to stand with Holly. Her arrogance cost her dearly in that fight. The question is did she learn from that mistake. I think Ronda will be looking to go old skool and look to take it to the ground and look for a submission. This is a great match up. Amanda is as well rounded as they come and her confidence must be through the roof right now. Not so much for Ronda......but she is still Ronda and we've all seen what she can do. It's a great match up and Amanda maybe does have an edge going in but don't write Ronda off completely just yet.

[@Disinfo321]

"Made a mistake standing with Holly" you do realise Ronda bullrushed to get the takedown the whole fight? She cant shoot doubles and single legs, she has to clinch and Holm had all the answers and clearly dominated. Don't act as though Rousey intentionally stood with Holm and didn't intend on taking her down and it was just a mistake. Her primary focus was to take Holm down, to which she succeeded once. Rousey looked to take Holm down and she will look to take Nunes down. Holm won the battle in defending takedowns, and if Nunes does she will win.

[@Disinfo321]

"Her arrogance cost her dearly" I love the way you're implying that Rousey chose to stand with Holm and abandoned her Judo and it was a mistake LOL.

[@darrenbrackens7202]

Bad Hombre everybody is hoping for Ronda to get knockout

[@terranceotis9962]

Terrance Adrian 100% agree another thing people are forgetting. Ronda took a lot punches from Holly and Ronda still was able to go into the second round with getting hit as many times she did in the first round

[@terranceotis9962]

Bad Hombre I disagree I feel like she has a stronger chin then people think, and I think she will be able to take a few of Amanda's best shot before taking her down!

[@harrybarron5325]

Amanda has a insanely good 1-2 its so accurate and powerful

[@connplayer22]

Harry Barron she throws VICIOUS knees and overhand rights too

[@geoffrey4513]

Lovely couple. Amanda Nunes all the way!

[@KentoBento]

Can't wait to see her fight!

[@Amun27]

I love these two together.

[@LonDonTaylor.]

are they in love?

[@Amun27]

London Taylor Yes.

[@Amun27]

BLACK BULL huh?? Did you leave the house sans helmet again?

[@LonDonTaylor.]

BLACK BULL i do likes me some pink toe peckerwoods now lol

[@Rated101]

Amanda is such an Adorable Beast of a Fighter. Great Mindset and Personality.

[@BlackGeniusGod]

she looks really cute in this interview luv the hair and the jacket

[@erricckkromero9988]

yes she is a real down to earth person really kool.

[@nbsffreak212]

I love Amanda Nunes, she's really likable and she's definitely a beast in the ring. I also like Ronda, she birthed this division and paved the way for Women's MMA, with how big it is today. Would prefer Ronda win, so that all the trolls who make it their job to her finally shut up.

[@mulletcity]

#AndStill

[@dozer1189]

Get your life Amanda! Parabens! I'm glad she ain't letting Ronda (or rather, her absence) deter her or dampen her mood.

[@Oneanddone14]

Amanda will retire Ronda...in a bloody, embarrassing fashion!!

[@haleyarida7119]

Both Amanda and Ronda will win.

[@nn4mz]

I'm hoping that next time I can hear more from Amanda (since she's the one fighting) on the next interview as opposed to having her girlfriend answer questions for her. But it was cool to hear about how they came about and where they came from.

[@rossboss5072]

the only part of fighting I hate is the fighters having crazy weight cuts.

[@techcheck5019]

Dana has a strange affinity for Ronda Rousey for some reason and tries to promote her as some sexy angel and moral warrior, but barely any of the UFC fans buy into it as she is obviously a horrible person and a bully. I am unsure why Dana likes her so much. Dana talks about her as if he is in love with her, it's crazy.

[@7darchangel7]

My guess - Amanda is the one with strap on.

[@katykalyptra9825]

darchangel You never, ever know these things.

[@lookcloselyatmypic1326]

Even Before this intweview , I was wondering how Ronda will fare to the punches of Mr. Nunez

[@Noone-gm4kw]

if the fight goes to decision then they will give it to Honda,dana hates nunes for no reason

[@dereknueveuno]

Like Cyborg and Aldo, Nunes is likable in a relaxed environment, even Ronda on JRE was cool. But Cyborg, Ronda and Aldo have been shady about things so cant blame people

[@techcheck5019]

Ronda clearly isn't a decent person, at the most on some shows she tries to act normal. But we have all seen hordes of video of her acting horribly and she is a bully and complainer. But Dana really likes her for some reason and they want to push her and make her the champ again.

[@SamMaki]

Every single person on earth who watches UFC, including Ronda, Rondas mom, Edmund, literally every single person knows Ronda physically can never, ever beat Nunes. Ever.

[@536767676533766]

First i wanted Ronda to win, but damm Amando she is so damm cute. How can you not love her. She is the true champion in my eyes. Beautiful so sweet and nice for the media, and she is a fight machine. What elese do you want UFC Damm UFC promote this girl dammmmmmm i can be so mad about this. And i think she will win. Ronda acting so weird and is not on this earth after her losed. She can't handel a lost. A true champion can handel a lost look at Conor he can a handel a lost verry good

[@hikidunm1582]

This will be a very tough fight for Rousey. Amanda is very chilled & looks unbothered. She's got heavy hands, RR will have to have some tricks up her sleeve to take the fight into the 3rd & later rounds cos she has a stamina issue.

[@hikidunm1582]

Unlike Bethe Correia, Amanda keeps her distance well, got heavy hands & is a precise striker. Ronda will have to eat some punches to do what you predict - Amanda's stamina is weak. Early k.o. will be Amanda, anything from R3 on is R.R.

[@Rpagsis1]

With all the circumstances surrounding this fight after it was announced I am starting to believe that Ronda made her Diva demand to Dana before she agreed to do it.

[@googleboughtmee]

I thought she'd be allowed to skip all the media stuff too?

[@floralpattern1]

She probably doesn't want to and recognizes what an amazing opportunity she has here.

[@elliottspence]

Glad she didn't. She deserves to get exposure and a positive reception from the press. Refreshing narrative.

[@2002films]

Honda

[@venanciopereira9748]

Feijoada is not a typical Brazilian food but Portuguese. In Timor-Leste, we love feijoada too.

[@craigdobbin3521]

Come on AMANDA do her and show her up all she has is judo and an armbar her boxing is bad but who knows but my bet is Amanda in 3

[@JeetKuneDoBelgrade]

Nunes, you a relaxed,chill person. I wish you all the best. You got this!

[@7darchangel7]

Yeah, Nina with 6-5 on the road to championship, lmao.

[@rebeccagee9243]

I hope Amanda avoids the clinch as though her life depends on it. Ronda is expouting so much anger she might just rag doll her into another dimension.

[@LoadedKlip]

I'm hoping for a war between Rhonda and Amanda but I feel one way or another .... this fight will not go pass the first round. One of them is going to steam roll the other. There will be no back and forth.

[@450rXXX]

Amanda Nunes...Canadian fan...you're going to knock her out,all she has is an arm bar,show her what a real fighter is...champ!

[@BostonWhoFan515]

cruz and Ronda are the only media I'm really interested in. and of course, neither of them have turned up yet.

[@bileductable]

Amanda Nunes could be a star if the UFC promoted her correctly. She's very talented, polite and down to earth. Her interviews are fun to listen to because she isn't pretending to be someone that she's not. Unfortunately the UFC isn't promoting her at all because she's not arrogant and rude like Ronda is. What a weird world we live in

[@metalizer8689]

This fight will end similar to the Miesha fight.

[@raylaugherty175]

I hope RondaRousey comes back better than ever before, &gets HER Belt back! THIS IS ROUSEY'S DIVISON, SHE MADE WMAA,&IF SHE LOSES WE WILL NEVER SEE HER & CYBORG! !YOU PPL NEED TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE! ROUSEY VS CYBORG 2017

[@CarpeDiemKim]

Amanda Nunes is THE MAN!! What a great personality, humble, and really funny in her own way

[@patrickmccann5219]

Wow! Nunes is a really cool person. This was a huge mistake on UFCs part not to highlight her authenticity.

[@JayceBroda]

Go Amanda!!!!

[@devamarketer]

Nunes is the future of UFC because true martial artists are kind and respectful; like Wonderboy or Weidman. Being a walking grouchy, condescending bully like Rousey just doesn't work with fans anymore.

[@xxxmagnifico]

35:04 lmao

[@chocosmoke0208]

Ariel you did it tysm her side needed desperately to be covered and sir you did it thank you!

[@todorvelinov2341]

her gf acts weird during the interview

[@handler8838]

Is a weird thing to be a literal sidepiece show for 40 minutes. No other UFC fighter has ever been placed in an interview with their GF. Is like UFC is saying SHE IS A LESBIAN YOU JOURNALIST HACKS WRITE ABOUT IT IN YOUR COLUMNS!!!!!!

[@mcfly531]

"I train lke a lion" Amanda

[@baraka99]

Amanda Nunes is a great person and fighter. She has all the tools to handle Ronda even if she returned on her best shape. I believe Miss Nunes will be champion for a while.

[@Garbageman209]

Bruno Ferreira she gotta finish people early to remain champ, she doesnt have the cardio to fight five rounds compared to other people in the devision

[@l.z.6553]

Luigimo how do you know that?

[@smd8657]

Luigimo we've never seen Ronda in the late rounds either. I think nunes has the advantage in cardio having fought in more fights going the distance

[@nicolebailey4426]

@@Garbageman209 I guess you didn't see the Raquel Pennington fight by the 4th round Pennington wanted out she lost 4 rounds with Nunes her corner sent her to round 5 and got her nose busted she was a slaughtered elk to the lioness

[@hasteau4917]

her voice is so melodic like she sings english i love it:P

[@davefahq4258]

this makes me sick

[@Garbageman209]

why

[@klaiken989]

dave fahq I am curious also. Why?? I find the relationship odd myself, but I am not repulsed with it. Whats the dealio my man?? I am curious to hear your reasoning

[@MultiMayhemGaming]

dave fahq You make me sick.

[@michaelfsolis]

Amanda just has to not get subbed easily. I think she has been working on that the most. Kick Ronda since she won't catch them and fire away from a distance. I think Ronda will get TKO'd in the 2nd. Amanda is a grizzled veteran. I don't see her getting submitted quickly. She has been tested and taken some needed beatings and came back stronger. The true sign of a champ. Cody will KO Cruz in the 2nd also. Cruz will get caught with the footwork which has worked against smaller not technically sound punchers. I don't think you can get away with that against somebody with good technique and sound footwork.

[@lordkenoh6018]

Nina says sea level at 2:09

[@alec2456]

what happened to Sea Level Cain?

[@xYouthAttackx]

high altitude cain < sea level cain

[@lordkenoh6018]

Alec Apelian I evolved

[@haleyarida7119]

When are we ever going to get a comment thread of only Cains?

[@alec2456]

Sea Level Cain Now what happened to climate change Cain? Did you devolve?

[@TwilightDust]

totally crushing on amanda right now and i've been a ronda fan for years :P

[@KippaxInThailand]

Honda should be worried, think she'll be on suicide watch after this fight

[@p0werl0ve]

very good stuff, only too noisy

[@khanali007g]

Anderson silva's English is normal

[@Webtropro]

Ronda Rousey by Armbar round one.

[@guneytepe3]

i love amanda shes amazing

[@jazzychriss]

big fan boy bcz of this video, thanks mmafighting.com, you did better promo of Amanda than ufc

[@Priestwhitelotus]

Love Amanda!!!

[@DC180]

all the best with you amanda!

[@coffeeblak86]

You have "all the tool" Amanda!!!! lol 🔨🔧🔩

[@littlestarbisguerreroeruim6582]

all de toooolz

[@haleyarida7119]

all de chuulz

[@albondeb3364]

her smile 😍

[@josephking2055]

Nunes is so different out of the cage, still a little scary :P

[@preferredstock9338]

Nunes' and Nina's personalities really shine through in this interview. Mentally Nunes is at peace, in harmony and balanced. I really can't see her losing this fight. Rousey and the UFC have made a HUGE mistake pairing these two together at this time. Rhonda is emotionally stirred, beaten and battered. She's cooked herself up a recipe for disaster. The UFC and Dana are going to lose one of their biggest money-makers permanently. This is karma in the making, poetic justice on a corrupt organisation and avaricious President. Long may The Lioness roar!

[@FalseDusk]

great interview

[@avaykhanal2176]

such a nice person . but it's going to be tough match for her. i wish her luck.

[@ladybug7959]

Wow great interview!

[@Imhim247]

I got all the tools to be Honda.

[@chraighe]

Seems like a nice person.

[@dterrones90]

"Did someone say sea level?" - Sea Level Cain

[@buffalomind6838]

Nunes, kick Ronda's ass literally and figuratively, but most important literally. ;) That food at the end looked good. I just ate some Ritz crackers with mozzarella, but I'm itching for something else now, thank you. :)

[@floralpattern1]

definitely backing Nunes in this fight.

[@xanderzalander6823]

Couple goals

[@ryanthomas9306]

I thought the thumbnail was trt vitor

[@elcucuy7825]

Just some good ol nice ass ppl. Hard to pick who I wanna win this fight. Great card. Best of luck to all.

[@t.kupincanada6093]

that ending was awkward af.

[@Disinfo321]

Valentina shevchenko 2017 champ

[@burlhorse61]

not sure about that

[@derrickjr1705]

i honestly wouldnt doubt it

[@Mr12ob]

If she gets through Pena she's the #1 contender. Nobody has ever seen Amanda past round 3...

[@Garbageman209]

Twitch Blakey she lost a 3 round decision to Amanda, by the end of the fight she was betting the camps ass, if it was a 5 round fight i think Valentina would have won

[@Mr12ob]

Luigimo It's interesting how one elbow from Valentina changed the entire 3rd round of that fight.

[@FigBandit]

oi

[@organicpeace3944]

Amanda is an amazing champion, I hope she holds the belt her whole career.

[@brandynkirk]

UFC slipping them some tainted snacks at the end so Ronda has a better chance. If Amanda gets sick...

[@haleyarida7119]

Amanda was already sick a couple days ago.