Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson — Fight recap

Amanda Nunes submitted Megan Anderson via rear-naked choke at 1:03 of round one on March 6, 2021. Nunes dominated the brief opening frame with surgical striking precision, landing 18 of 25 significant strikes (72%) while Anderson managed only 2 of 5 (40%).

The champion's accuracy was particularly evident in head strikes, where she connected on 15 of 22 attempts, establishing immediate control before transitioning to her submission. Anderson failed her lone takedown attempt and never mounted offensive pressure, absorbing Nunes' striking without generating meaningful offense.

After establishing positional dominance, Nunes secured the rear-naked choke with minimal resistance, cementing another dominant title defense. The victory reinforced Nunes' status as the division's most complete fighter and left Anderson facing questions about her title contention credentials.