Cris Cyborg or Amanda Nunes? Historic feat reignites debate over greatest female fighter of all time

Cyborg (left) and Amanda (right) had a super fight between champions in December 2018. Photo: SL MMA Press

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Ao beat Larissa Pacheco in the co-main event of last Saturday's (19) PFL 'Battle of the Giants', the veteran Chris Cyborg achieved the unprecedented feat of being champion in the five biggest organizations in the world. The feat reignited the debate about who is the greatest female MMA fighter of all time.

Although the Curitiba native's feat is a historic milestone and unlikely to be replicated, fans and experts are hesitant to call Cyborg the sport's 'GOAT'.

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Its biggest competitor, Amanda nunes, was a dominant champion in the UFC, winning 11 title fights and claiming a second title in the Ultimate, also an unprecedented feat in women's MMA. In addition, the 'Lioness', as she is known, beat Cris in the direct confrontation between the two.

Amanda Nunes's History

At 36 years old, Amanda has 23 wins and five losses in her career. The fighter from Bahia debuted in the UFC in 2013 and won the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) in July 2016. The fighter's second belt, this time in the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg), came precisely in a victory against Chris Cyborg by technical knockout in 2018.

The 'Lioness' defended her belts on eight occasions and was only defeated, for the title, by Julianna Pena, in a defeat that was avenged in the following fight. In addition to the victories over Cyborg and Peña, Amanda defeated names such as Felicia spencer, Germain de Randamie (twice), Holly holm, Irene aldana, Megan anderson, Miesha Tate, Rachel Pennington, Ronda Rousey, Sara McMann e Valentina Shevchenko (twice).

Cris Cyborg's History

At 39 years old, the Curitiba native has won 28 matches and suffered only two defeats, in addition to having one fight without a result on her resume. Chris Cyborg She was a champion in the UFC, Bellator, PFL, Strikeforce and Invicta, defending her titles on 12 occasions. With a 19-year career, the Brazilian defeated names such as Gina Carano, Marloes Coenen (twice), Daria Ibragimova, Lina Länsberg, Tonya Evinger, Holly holm, Yana Santos, Felicia spencer, julia budd, Zingano cat e Larissa pacheco.

Currently, Amanda nunes is retired, but there is a chance that the fighter will compete again, since her former rival, Julianna Pena, challenged for a trilogy. Already Chris Cyborg is still active, but has signaled that he may hang up his gloves next year, when he will complete 20 years of career.