Julianna Pena surprise, defeat Rachel Pennington and challenges Amanda nunes for trilogy in UFC 307. Photo: UFC News
Julianna Pena is back on the throne! In the fight in UFC 307 this Saturday (5), the 'Venezuelan Venom' recovered the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) by overcoming Rachel Pennington by split decision of the judges. The fight, marked by intensity and twists and turns, culminated with a bold challenge from Peña: the trilogy against Amanda nunes.
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“I would like that Amanda nunes stop hiding. I can't believe she's retired and I want her back in the octagon," Peña challenged with Kayla harrison behind the scenes disapproving of the challenge.
Julianna Peña beats Raquel Pennington and asks Amanda Nunes to join UFC
Julianna Pena connected the good blows and hit the face of Rachel Pennington with strong jabs. However, the champion also landed impact punches. The second one also went to her executioner Amanda nunes, with effective grappling and pressure with the 'smother' that created a mark on the forehead of the now ex-champion.
In the third round, Peña regained control. With pace, the fighter engaged her opponent in grappling. She even got behind Pennington and put her arm in for a rear naked choke. However, she didn't have time to complete the victory.
Raquel got a good moment with a high kick that made Julianna 'samba' in the octagon. She continued marching forward and connected a strong punch that sent her old friend from The Ultimate Fighter 18 to the canvas, although her opponent resisted.
The atmosphere in the last round was intense. Knowing that he could lose the title, Rachel Pennington gave it his all and hurt Julianna Pena. The fight was open, with a good margin for the former champion.
UFC 307 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Khalil Rountree Jr. by technical knockout (punches) at 4m32s – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Julianna Pena derrotou Rachel Pennington in the split decision of (48-47,47-48,48-47) – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista derrotou José Aldo in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Kevin holland by technical knockout (injury) at 5m of R1.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kayla harrison derrotou Ketlen Scallop in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 83,9 kg): Joaquin buckley derrotou Stephen Thompson by knockout (punches) at 2m17sec. from R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Iasmin Lucindo derrotou Marina Rodriguez in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Austin Hubbard in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cesar Almeida derrotou Ihor Potieria in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ryan spann finished Ovince St-Preux with a guillotine at 1m35sec. from R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tecia Pennington derrotou Carla esparza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Court mcgee finished Tim means with a rear naked choke at 3:19. from R1
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