Julianna Peña praises the power of Amanda Nunes' blows: 'Stronger than I've ever felt'

J. Peña defeated A. Nunes in the UFC 269. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Responsible for dethroning Amanda nunes No. UFC 269, Julianna Pena recalled the difficulties faced during the combat. In an interview with 'Fox Sports', the new bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) praised the power of the 'Lionea's' strikes and praised her willpower in resisting the Brazilian's strong first round and turning the match around to win the belt.

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“Those leg kicks really hurt me. Many of her blows were very powerful, they were the strongest I have ever felt. She is considered the greatest of all time for a reason and will always be considered the greatest of all time. She knew, however, that she would have to weather the storm to keep her pressure on and achieve victory. So, I was not discouraged by the power I felt,” said Peña.

Julianna shocked the world last December 11th, when she finished Amanda nunes and win the bantamweight belt, which the Brazilian has held since 2016. Considered a great promise since her arrival in Ultimate, the 'Venezuelan Shrew' managed to stay healthy and reached the top of the category. The fighter has an MMA record of 11 wins and four losses.