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Mom Champ Amanda Nunes on Her New Motivation

“Raegan is a blessed baby…She makes me happy every second.” – Amanda Nunes

This weekend’s fight at UFC 259 will be the double champion Amanda Nunes’ first title defense as a mother. Mom champ Amanda Nunes is looking to make UFC history. Last September Amanda’s wife, fellow UFC fighter Nina Ansaroff, gave birth to their first child Raegan Ann Nunes.

Nunes and UFC 259

“Going to keep me moving forward. Breaking records, having the belt,” Brazilian UFC champion “The Lioness” said in an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.