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.) .
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CHAMP-CHAMP X2. 🙌
🏆 @Amanda_Leoa proves why she is the GOAT by reclaiming her championship in an absolute slugfest! #UFC277 pic.twitter.com/8L06S3bysg
- UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 31, 2022
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