If you're a fan of the women's bantamweight division, you'll be happy to know that the top-ranked contenders are battling it out this weekend. Holly Holm, Amanda Nunes, and Holly Holm will be making the first defenses of their titles. You'll also learn what you can expect from Amanda Nunes’ first title defense against Julianna Penna.
Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm
UFC 268 has announced that Germaine d'Randamie will face Irene Aldana. The main event is set for November 6th in New York City. Amanda Nunes, the featherweight champion, will face the winner of this bout. UFC also confirmed that the fight would feature a mix of styles. It is unknown whether this matchup will feature a knockout or a submission, but both women are considered elite competitors.
Amanda Nunes' first title defense against Julianna Pena
Amanda Nunes, the first female to successfully defend her bantamweight title two times, made history at UFC 277. At UFC 277, Nunes defeated double champion Julianna Pena by unanimous decision. After losing the first bout, she defended her title by beating Pena unanimously. The fight was the biggest upset of all time in the UFC women's bantamweight division.
Germaine de Randamie vs. Alexandra Pantoja
Holly Holm's victory over Irene Aldana was a huge success, and Germaine De Randamie made her next fight a major one. Both women will be defending their title in this matchup. Germaine de Randamie reigns as the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. Pantoja is currently the featherweight champ.
Alexandra Shevchenko vs. Germaine de Randamie
Sportsbooks favor Amanda Nunes in this fight. She has a long resume of dominating opponents with strength and size. She also excels in ground- and pound. But Nunes' last outing was a loss. Nunes was in a good position to defeat de Randamie but she kept her distance and pounded her with shots. Shevchenko may be able to challenge for the title, but it is uncertain what the future holds for this division. Shevchenko could stay at flyweight for a time.
Alexandra Vieira vs. Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie was a former women’s featherweight champion and is currently on a 3-fight winning streak. After defeating Holly Holm in February, de Randamie was awarded the UFC belt, but she refused to fight Cris Cyborg. Germaine de Randamie was originally scheduled to fight Marion Reneau at UFC Rotterdam, but the Brazilian pulled out due to injury.
Alexandra Shevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes
Shevchenko faced Nunes twice. Shevchenko won the bantamweight fight. After that fight, she dropped to just 125 and won the title. Both women are known for their pound-for–pound fighting skills and fans long wanted a tripple fight. Bisping will also be participating in this fight. Read on to learn more about Shevchenko and Nunes.