Amanda Nunes made history as the first fighter to ever retire as a simultaneous two-division champion. In the aftermath of her retirement at UFC 289 in Vancouver on Saturday, two divisions are without champions.
Nunes’ decision came as somewhat of a surprise considering the dominance with which she beat Irene Aldana. Retiring as the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight and women’s featherweight champions means that new champions must be crowned. Well, at least one.
Saturday also shifted the landscape of the UFC lightweight division. Former champion Charles Oliveira turned back the clock after a lifeless performance against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. Renewed and refreshed with a stunning win over Beneil Dariush, Oliveira now looks ahead to a rematch with the champ.
Let’s break down what’s next for the UFC in the aftermath of Nunes’ retirement and Oliveira’s big win over Dariush.
Women’s bantamweight division
UFC women’s bantamweight championship — Julianna…
