Nunes plans to finish Cat, fight Rousey
Amanda Nunes on getting a title shot at Rousey with win: “The way I am going to finish this fight, I hope I have the opportunity. Because she’s the #1 contender.”
The UGs Jonathan Shrager journeyed across the pond, and across the United States for UFC 178 and interviewed #8 ranked Amanda Nunes, who is fighting way up the ladder against Cat Zingano, against the #1 contender for Ronda Rousey’s title. UFC president Dana White says if Zingano gets the win, she get a title shot. Nunes plans to get the win, and then wants the promised shot for herself.
UFC women Bantamweight rankings
Champion : Ronda Rousey
1. Cat Zingano
2. Miesha Tate
3. Sara McMann
4. Alexis Davis
5. Sarah Kaufman
6. Jessica Eye
7. Liz Carmouche
8. Amanda Nunes
9. Bethe Correia
10. Jessica Andrade
Nunes was asked directly if White has promised her a title shot as well with a win.
“The way I am going to finish this fight, I hope I have the opportunity,” she said. “Because she’s the #1 contender. If I beat the #1 contender, I think I’m supposed to fight for the belt.”
