After regaining her belt at UFC 277, Amanda Nunes mocks Valentina Shevchenko and opens the door to a trilogy

A. Nunes defeated V. Shevchenko on two occasions. (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)

Apparently, the story between Amanda nunes e Valentina Shevchenko There may still be another chapter. After winning Julianna Pena to regain the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg.) in UFC 277, the Brazilian opened the doors for a trilogy against the Kyrgyz in a clash between champions in the organization.

In a post-event press interview, Amanda says that 'it would be incredible' to have a new encounter against Valentina. She also recalls the last performance of the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) to contest the result against Taila Santos.

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"Yes, this is good. She is also a champion. It would be incredible. That was funny. She has to get something out right now. Valentina 'lost' the last fight, you know? If Taila (Santos) hadn’t hurt his head, this fight could have taken a different path,” said Amanda.

Amanda nunes e Valentina Shevchenko They faced each other on two occasions, when the athletes were together in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg). And, in both 2016 and 2017, the 'Lionea' won the unanimous and decisive decision, respectively.

The Brazilian, in a post-event interview, declared that she wants to take a break so she can rest from her obligations in the octagon. Likewise, the Kyrgyz woman does not have a fight scheduled and is recovering from a foot injury.