Julianna Peña uses victory over Amanda Nunes' last tormentor to provoke champion

J. Penalty in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The tough task of sharing the Octagon against one of the best fighters of all time doesn't seem to be scary Julianna Pena. Opponent of Amanda nunes No. UFC 265, the North American used the interview for 'The Perimeter with Adam Morrison' to provoke the Brazilian legend and try to justify his merits for having won a title fight in bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.). To 'poke' the 'Leoa', the opponent recalled the harsh defeat suffered by the Bahian against Zingano cat.

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“A lot of people say: you won the title shot by talking shit.” I answer: 'No, I was on seven consecutive victories when (Amanda) didn't want to face me. You (Nunes) hit Miesha Tate (at UFC 200) and I defeated Zingano cat, who literally made you curl up in a fetal position, when the referee had to get you out of there. You gave up, I didn't. I defeated her and she opened a 'crater' in you”, said Peña.

Willing to try to prove her argument, Julianna continued listing her achievements in recent years. For the fighter, her recent record and achievements outside the octagon make her the only viable challenger to Amanda at the moment.

“I'm not trying to provoke, I'm showing facts of what I saw, what I did and my experience. I recovered from knee surgery, came back after having a baby. I was still able to win at the highest level”, he concluded.

Current number six in the ranking led by Nunes, Juliana won the right to face the 'Lione' after submitting Sara McMann No. UFC 257. Today, the North American boasts a record of 14 appearances in MMA, with 10 wins and four losses.

Absolute in two Ultimate divisions, Amanda will put her bantamweight title on the line for the sixth time. Without losing since her defeat to Zingano in 2014, the Bahian, with each victory, consolidates herself as one of the biggest female MMA stars in the history of the sport.