Post by The Sandman on Aug 22, 2021 4:14:30 GMT -5
Holm enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Amanda Nunes looks very relaxed.
Holly Holm looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Amanda Nunes today.
Holly Holm comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Amanda Nunes goes with a looping right hand while Holly Holm jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Holm seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Amanda Nunes can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Amanda Nunes's mind is definitely in the fight, Holm just got nailed! Amanda Nunes saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Holm is going to have a headache after this one.
Holm's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Nunes seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Nunes launches a furious hook!
That hits Holm's chin like a wrecking ball! Holm loses balance and goes to the mat.
This is over! That impact from Amanda Nunes has left Holm laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Amanda Nunes by KO (Punch) at 0:49 Round 1
Statistics: Amanda Nunes
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Well that was a fast pulverization right there. No flash, just kicked the heck out of her. But with punches, not kicks.
