Fight between A. Nunes (left) and J. Peña (right) is scheduled to take place at UFC 269. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
The important meeting between Amanda nunes e Julianna Pena There is a new date to take place. Now, the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.) defends her title against the North American in an event that will be held in UFC 269, on December 11th. The fight was publicized by the organization on its social networks.
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Originally, the duel between Nunes and Peña was scheduled to take place in UFC 265, which took place on August 7th. However, the Brazilian tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to withdraw from the card. Willing to guarantee her chance at the belt, Julianna even appeared at the pre-event press conference and asked Ultimate's 'boss', Dana White, about when she would have her opportunity.
Considered, by many, as the greatest fighter in the history of the sport, Amanda nunes holds two belts – bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) and featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) of the organization. In her last combat, the 'Lioness' triumphed over Germaine DeRandamiein December 2019.
Juliana Peña, in turn, managed to become champion of the 18th edition of 'The Ultimate Fighter' and scored three victories in a row, until being defeated by Valentina Shevchenko and staying away for more than two years after her pregnancy. Since she returned in 2019, she has recorded two wins and one loss.
The 'Leoa' is enjoying a brilliant streak, with 12 positive results in a row and is the dominant champion of two different categories. Professional since 2008, Amanda has a record of 21 wins and four losses. Peña debuted a year later and, in his career, there are 10 triumphs and four setbacks.
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