In a night of surprises at UFC 239, Amanda Nunes unleashed a head kick that set up the finish of Holly Holm, and got everyone talking!
The main card of UFC 239 turned out to be a more exciting affair than many imagined. Jan Blachowicz knocked out Luke Rockhold, in the latter’s debut in the 205lb weight class. Jorge Masvidal landed the fastest knockout in UFC history when he connected with a flying knee on Ben Askren. And Amanda Nunes, the champ champ and arguably best female fighter of all time, knocked out Holly Holm.
The finish was ruled a TKO, but Nunes set it all up with a head kick. Who would have seen that coming? Sure, head kick might have been a pick by many in the UFC 239 co-main event — but most would have said Holm by head kick. Nunes? She was better known for her hands.
But UFC 239 was a night of surprises. Nunes’ winning in thunderous fashion, within a round, was just one of them. As well, Nunes announced that she wanted to defend her 145lb title, and said she’d be addressing the issue with Dana White shortly.
That’s certainly something to look forward to, with Cris Cyborg fighting Felicia Spencer later this month.
See the pros react to Amanda Nunes getting the win over Holly Holm at UFC 239 below!
#AndStill! 🏆@Amanda_Leoa defends the throne at #UFC239! 🇧🇷
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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 7, 2019
Thank You @Amanda_Leoa got ONE right . You are by far THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! 😳 Domination 💯 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷#ChampChamp @danawhite 😏😏 let’s go Main Event. Make this the best card ever!!!!
— Mark Coleman (@Markcolemanmma) July 7, 2019
Amanda Nunes is and always has been cool af. She and Nina both deserve all this, what a week for them! Most dominant female fighter in the world right now, and no end in sight for her! Unbelievable. Just unbelievable.
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 7, 2019
This night is insanity! #ufc239
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 7, 2019
I hope @danawhite is giving out multiple bonuses tonight!! Well deserved winners tonight! #UFC239 is wild!!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 7, 2019
There is literally no one left to fight for Amanda nunes #goat #wmma #UFC239
— Mike Trizano (@TheLoneWolfMMA) July 7, 2019
Thankyou ladies @Amanda_Leoa @HollyHolm #ufc239
— tim means (@MeansTim) July 7, 2019
Congratulations to our super Champ Champ @Amanda_Leoa! Flawless performance! Parabéns pra nossa super Champ Champ @Amanda_Leoa! Performance impecável!
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) July 7, 2019
You get a bonus!, you get a bonus! Everyone gets a bonus 💰💰💰 pic.twitter.com/y2nT5HgP65
— Julio Arce (@JArceTSMMA) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa landed a head kick on a kick boxer that lead to the finish. She left no doubt that she is the greatest female fighter oh this era! #ufc239
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa should start fighting in the men’s division , she would smash 🔥 #UFC #UFC239 @ufc
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
Congratulations @Amanda_Leoa . I’m happy for you even though I’m sad for my friend Holly. Great performance #ufc239
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 7, 2019
This @ufc card has been one to remember! Knockout after knockout with each one outdoing the other. And with the main event still to come! Impressive
— Brad Katona (@bradkatona) July 7, 2019
I was team holly tonight. But omg Nunes is just in her own league! What a beast she is. Incredible @ufc
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) July 7, 2019
As expected, the Champ Champ got the win! Congratulations @Amanda_Leoa! Pride of Brazil! Como esperado, a Champ Champ saiu com a vitória! Parabéns, Amanda! Orgulho pro Brasil
— Patricky Freire (@PatrickyPitbull) July 7, 2019
Give them all the bonuses!!
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 7, 2019
Give her cejudo next
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 7, 2019
Will @AmericanTopTeam go 3-0 in the main card of #ufc239 ?
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa holy shitttttttt 🔥🔥🔥 #ufc239
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) July 7, 2019
Soooo dope @Amanda_Leoaia the dopest @ufc #UFC239 pic.twitter.com/cQHWFqMLg6
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
#UFC239 will be known as #UFCKO
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 7, 2019
Holy shit wat a KO #UFC238
— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) July 7, 2019
Well…no one is getting paid by the hour tonight, that’s for SURE
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) July 7, 2019
You can’t deny @Amanda_Leoa anymore she’s the Women’s GOAT
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa tá num momento ótimo da carreira. Agora eh a vez do @TMarretaMMA eu acredito!!!
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) July 7, 2019
I believe @Amanda_Leoa is the goat of female mma #ufc239
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa is hands down the women’s 🐐 #ufc239
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) July 7, 2019
Somethings in the air in that arena
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) July 7, 2019
This fight card has been crazy! Jesus @Amanda_Leoa , feel bad for @HollyHolm but what a fighter!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 7, 2019
