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Dana White on Amanda Nunes-Cris Cyborg rematch: ‘That’s the fight I want to make’

After experiencing her first loss in 13 years at the hands of Amanda Nunes at UFC 232 last December, Cris Cyborg bounced back strong on Saturday at UFC 240 against Felicia Spencer. The former women’s featherweight champion notched her 21st career with via unanimous decision verdict.

Right after her win, Cyborg expressed her intent to face Nunes in a rematch. She was even seen walking around backstage wearing a t-shirt campaigning for the fight for January of the coming year.

When asked what he thinks of this pairing during, UFC president had this to say.