STRONG IMAGE: Amanda Nunes' blows open a 'crater' on Julianna Peña's face at UFC 277

A. Nunes defeated J. Peña in the UFC 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Victim of aggressiveness Amanda nunes, Julianna Pena will bear the marks of the battle of UFC 277 for a while. The Brazilian legend's opponent in the main fight this Saturday (30), in Dallas (USA), the Venezuelan left the Octagon with a large cut on her forehead, the result of the Bahian's precise attacks. In the confrontation, the Tupiniquim won the judges' decision and regained the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg) lost at the end of 2021.

Although he left the clash with a damaged face, Peña presented Nunes with a great challenge. Over the course of five rounds, the Venezuelan showed danger in her defensive jiu-jitsu and scared her with submission attempts.

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MMA legend, Amanda once again convinced inside the Octagon. About seven months after the historic defeat in UFC 269, the Brazilian had a confident performance and, at times, came close to knocking out her opponent.

With the victory, Nunes returns to the top of the category she led between 2016 and 2021. In addition to the triumph, the Brazilian regains her status as double champion, and the Bahian also holds the company's featherweight title (up to 65,7kg.) .

See what Julianna Peña's face looked like after UFC 277

J. Peña was defeated by A. Nunes in the UFC 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

J. Peña suffers deep cut in rematch against A. Nunes in UFC 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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- UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 31, 2022