The fight between A. Nunes (left) and J. Peña (right) should take place in 2021. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Looking forward to sharing the octagon with Amanda nunes in the bantamweight belt dispute (up to 61,2kg.), Julianna Pena You can have your order fulfilled faster than you thought. After having his fight in UFC 265 canceled, when the 'Lione' tested positive for Covid-19, the Venezuelan asked for a new date and should be attended soon. According to Dan Lambert, leader of the 'American Top Team' (ATT), the Brazilian will put the title on the line before December.
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“The champion duo, Amanda nunes, is free from Covid-19 and returned to the gym today. Nunes hopes to fight before December. UFC President Dana White confirmed that Peña will remain as a challenger,” Lambert told 'ESPN'.
Legend of women's MMA, Nunes has not performed in bantamweight since 2019, when she overcame Germain de Randamie by points. Against Julianna, the 'Lione' will try to defend her title for the seventh time, something unprecedented in the category.
If the confrontation takes place in 2021, Amanda will have her second fight of the season. In March, the Bahian woman performed at featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and ran over Megan anderson in the first round, also maintaining his reign in the top group.
Coming off a victory over Sara McAnn, Peña is chosen this time to try to make history and end the Brazilian's hegemony in bantamweight, which has lasted five years. Today, the Venezuelan occupies fifth place in the rankings and will bring an unprecedented challenge to the champion to the octagon.
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