Amanda Nunes: The GOAT of Women’s MMA Retires After Setting New Record

• Amanda Nunes defeated Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289 in Canada
• Nunes announced her retirement from the sport after defending her Bantamweight belt
• The Lioness held the Bantamweight title and the Featherweight championship in the UFC

Amanda Nunes has ended her legendary MMA career in fine fashion.

The Lioness beat Irene Aldana to retain her Bantamweight title, before announcing her retirement.

Nunes made the announcement during her post-match press conference, leaving her gloves and titles in the middle of the Octagon, BBC reported.

Nunes on why she retired

Explaining her decision, she said she wanted to spend more time with her family.

"My mum has been asking me so much to do this for so long. She can't take it anymore. I want to enjoy everything that I have made. I want to travel a bit with my family."

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Nunes was the Women's Bantamweight and Featherweight champion and the organisation's only current dual champion. Nunes only lost the Bantamweight title once, to Julianna Pena. She won it back at the first chance she got.

No Nunes trilogy with Pena

Nunes was scheduled to face Pena in a trilogy fight, but the challenger was forced to relinquish her shot after she picked up an injury. Aldana then stepped in as her replacement.

Nunes retires as one of the greatest fighters of all time, whether it be in the men's or women's divisions.

As noted by Eurosport, Nunes' career saw her pick up 23 wins and just five losses. As the last Brazilian to hold a title in the UFC, she also challenged her compatriots to pick up the slack and win some belts now that she is retiring.

Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana

Amanda Nunes cruised to victory over Irene Aldana in her final fight in the Octagon in the main event of UFC 289.

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The Lioness put her Bantamweight belt on the line but was untroubled against the Mexican, Sports Brief reported.

Nunes won the fight by unanimous decision on the judges' scorecards and once again retained her UFC title belt.