Julianna Peña asks for interim belt fight if Amanda Nunes is unable to fight at UFC 269

J. Peña (photo) will face A. Nunes in the UFC 269. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Challenger for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.), Julianna Pena has the tough mission of dethroning the throne of Amanda nunes No. UFC 269, which takes place on December 11th. Now, the Venezuelan doesn't want to let the opportunity pass and, after a cancellation after the 'Lione' tested positive for COVID-19, suggests a fight for the interim belt in case of another impediment.

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“For some reason, Amanda has done a lot for the division. So, she can basically get away with a 'murder' that no one would care about. The fight will happen, I just need to continue to be patient. Go ahead and wait, as they say. I think other fighters who had the belt were taken away for less, as (former flyweight champion) Nicco Montano didn't even get a break. They took it right away,” said Peña in an interview with 'The MMA Hour'.

Amanda and Julianna would face each other in the UFC 265, which took place on August 7th. However, at the time, the Brazilian was forced to withdraw from the card due to being positive for the new coronavirus. Asked about the matter, the challenger believes that the situation has favored her.

“When you are a champion and have beaten many athletes, you can do whatever you want. If I got there, I would be doing the same thing. If you are no longer going to fight in bantamweight and the weight cut is a problem, the division needs to continue”, he concluded.

In fifth place in the bantamweight rankings, Julianna has performed three times since returning after a serious injury that left her away from the Octagon for more than two years. The North American beat Nicco Montaño and Sara McMann and was defeated by Germain de Randamie. THE 'Venezuelan Vixen' has a record of 10 triumphs and four setbacks in professional MMA.

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