Two-weight UFC champion Amanda Nunes retired from fighting after defending her world title against Irene Aldana.
Nunes, 35, won a shutout decision against Aldana in the main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night. 'The Lioness' then surprised fans by announcing her retirement in the cage just moments after being declared the winner. Nunes took off her gloves and laid her two belts on the ground before making an emotional retirement speech to the Canadian crowd.
"And still, forever! Double champion for life, double champion forever," Nunes said. "Tonight is a perfect night to retire and live happy forever. My mum has been asking me to stop doing this for so long, she cannot take this anymore. I decided right now that I have to spend more time with my family in Brazil. I left them so long ago to pursue this journey."
