With the race on to establish a new title contender in the women's bantamweight division in case Ronda Rousey ends up out for a long time, Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko both had a lot to gain on Saturday night at UFC 196
And while both showed tenacity in their main-card opener at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nunes got the better of the battle, winning on a pair of 29-27s and a 29-28.
"Dana White, I really want the next title shot, please," said Nunes (12-4), who won her third straight fight.