Amanda Nunes celebrated as UFC's first openly gay champion

Amanda Nunes not only became the fourth ever UFC women's bantamweight champion last Saturday but she made history at the same time.

The American Top Team fighter celebrated her victory over Miesha Tate while also becoming the first ever openly gay champion in UFC history.

"This is amazing," Nunes said at the UFC 200 post fight press conference about the accomplishment. "The most important thing is I'm happy with my life. This is the most important thing."

Nunes mauled Tate in the fight on Saturday night, battering the now former champion with punches before locking up a submission on the ground to bring a stop to the fight at just over three minutes into the first round.

Nunes reveled in the victory at UFC 200 alongside her girlfriend and fellow UFC fighter, Nina Ansaroff, who was in her corner throughout the training camp as she prepared to face Tate on Saturday night.

Nunes said the support she received from Ansaroff was immeasurable and having her there to celebrate the victory meant more than she would ever know.

"It means everything to me," Nunes said. "This girl, she helps me everyday. I love her."

Nunes followed up her words at the post fight press conference with a photo alongside Ansaroff with the caption 'love is love' following her win.

The UFC also helped to support the LGBTQ community with the release of a new rainbow themed shirt over the weekend with the words "We Are All Fighters" across the front with all proceeds from sales going directly to the LGBTQ Center in Las Vegas.