Amanda Nunes, the former two-division UFC champion, has hit back at Sean Strickland's recent comments about women's MMA.
Strickland is set to return after a six-month suspension and made headlines with his views on women's sports.
What happened?
Amanda Nunes took to Instagram to reply to Strickland's comments, saying women can do everything and are also fighters.
Why it matters for Amanda Nunes
Nunes' response came after Strickland said no one cares about women's MMA and that women are better suited for traditional roles.
What comes next?
Dana White has always backed free speech, so it's unlikely the UFC will take action against Strickland, despite the backlash.
Amanda Nunes' fellow female fighters showed their support for her in the comments section of her Instagram post.
Strickland's comments were made ahead of his fight against Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, where he will headline the event.
Nunes' response has sparked a conversation about women's MMA and the respect female fighters deserve.
The UFC has a history of supporting its female fighters, and Nunes' response is a testament to the strength and determination of women in the sport.
On the day before Strickland's comments, Ronda Rousey's return to face Gina Carano was confirmed, bringing more attention to women's MMA.
Amanda Nunes finished her Instagram post with a strong message, saying #Girlpower and Don't cry dude.
The support for Nunes has been overwhelming, with many of her fellow fighters voicing their opposition to Strickland's views.
The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the state of women's MMA and the respect female fighters deserve.
Amanda Nunes' response has been widely shared and has sparked a lot of discussion about women's MMA and the role of female fighters in the sport.
The UFC Houston event will take place this Saturday, with Strickland headlining against Anthony Hernandez.
Amanda Nunes' fans have been showing their support for her on social media, using the hashtag #Girlpower to show their appreciation for her response to Strickland's comments.
The former two-division UFC champion has always been known for her strength and determination, and her response to Strickland's comments is just another example of that.
The conversation about women's MMA is ongoing, and Amanda Nunes' response has been a significant part of that conversation.
The UFC has always supported its female fighters, and the response to Strickland's comments has shown that the organization is committed to promoting women's MMA.
Amanda Nunes' fellow fighters have been showing their support for her, and the response to Strickland's comments has been overwhelming.
The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the state of women's MMA and the respect female fighters deserve, and Amanda Nunes' response has been a significant part of that conversation.