Nunes’ list of accomplishments is staggering, and her induction into the UFC Hall of Fame was automatic, as “The Lioness” is the lone woman to hold UFC titles in two weight classes, the third simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history, and the lone titleholder — male or female — to successfully defend each of their titles without relinquishing one of the belts.
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She posted three successful bantamweight title defenses after claiming the belt in punishing fashion with a win over Miesha Tate in the main event of UFC 200, then earned “Double Champ” status with a 51-second knockout win of Cris Cyborg at UFC 232, ending the Brazilian’s decade-long unbeaten streak. From there, Nunes successfully defended the bantamweight title twice more, then returned to featherweight to successfully defend that title twice as well.
Though she lost the bantamweight title to Julianna Pena at UFC 269, Nunes reclaimed the belt the following summer and successfully defended it once more at UFC 289 in Vancouver before relinquishing both her belts when she announced her retirement following the bout.
Stay tuned for a look at the remaining five two-division champions and their paths to legendary status when we return with Part 2…