Amanda Nunes says she has regained excitement in MMA after defeat to Julianna Peña: 'There were no challenges'

A. Nunes tries to regain the bantamweight belt in the UFC 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Willing to retake the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg.), Amanda nunes ensures that he has renewed motivation for the rematch against Julianna Pena No. UFC 277, which takes place this Saturday (30). In conversation with the press at 'half day' promotional for the show, the Bahian revealed that she has regained her excitement in MMA and guarantees a gala performance at the weekend.

“It’s very exciting for me. I've been here before (in an attempt to recover from a loss), it's not a surprise. You make mistakes and pay for them. I lost my belt, but after that, I went home and adjusted what needed to be adjusted”, admitted the 'Lioness'.

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Although he no longer occupies the absolute top spot in the bantamweight division, Nunes guarantees that the stumble against Peña could have been beneficial for the continuation of his career in mixed martial arts. According to the Bahian, the Venezuelan provided the old desire to win.

“I’m going to get the title back. Losing the throne is not something that makes me feel down or sad. It just motivated me and lit a flame. I always needed that, that kind of encouragement. What Julianna brought was the challenge I needed. For a long time, I was without challenges. Now, finally, I'm in the position I like. I like feeling trapped. These are the moments I cherish most,” she concluded.

Before the setback to Peña, Nunes had reigned supreme in the bantamweight division since her victory in 2016. Until the meeting with the Venezuelan in the UFC 269, the Brazilian had accumulated five belt defenses in the category.