RESULT: Amanda Nunes beat Ronda Rousey via first-round technical knockout and retained the Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Nunes' record is now 14-4, whilst Rousey suffered her second career loss with her record now being 12-2.
Ronda Rousey's return to the Octagon was short-lived as she was mulled by Amanda Nunes. The pioneer of Women's UFC suffered her second career loss at the hands of the 'Lioness' as she looked to match her in striking.
Obviously this didn't work well, as Nunes rocked the inaugural Women's Bantamweight Champion with 47 punches (landing half of them) in those 48 seconds.
After the fight, Nunes said "Before I walk out, I knew, this moment is my moment, she had her time and she did her thing for the sport," "Thank you Ronda Rousey, but this is my time now. I am Amanda Nunes, I am the lion."
She also added "Now she’s going to retire and go to movies and make a lot of money now,” Nunes said. “You have lots of talent in this division. Forget about Ronda Rousey."
Rousey, who didn't do any media during Fight Week, left the Octagon before commentator Joe Rogan could get a word with her about the loss and what the future holds for her. It was left up to UFC President Dana White to fill in that gap.
Speaking on Fox Sports 1's post-fight show, White said “I’ve been with her the whole time,” White said on FS1’s post-fight show. “Obviously, she’s so competitive. She’s devastated. She’s a competitor.”
Rousey's future in MMA will be surrounded in even more mystery following this dramatic loss and despite having various avenues to go down, such as WWE, Hollywood etc, it seems it will be a while before Rousey resurfaces and makes her choice clear.
Ultimately, heading away from the last UFC event of 2016, it's clear that Dana White and co may have lost one star in Rousey but what they certainly gained one in Nunes.
Amanda Nunes celebrates as the official decision is read, confirming her 48 second first-round technical knockout win over Ronda Rousey.
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