Ketlen Vieira asks to fight for the belt against Amanda Nunes in Brazil: 'there is no other option'

K. Vieira wants to face A. Nunes at an event in Brazil (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)

Two days after regaining the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) by dominating Julianna Pena in the main fight of UFC 277, Amanda nunes You can already see the line of candidates for the next challenger growing. After challenges from Peña himself, Chris Cyborg and suggestions for a trilogy against Valentina Shevchenko, it was the turn to Ketlen Scallop ask for a chance against the “Lioness”.

Last Sunday (31), through publications on social networks, Ketlen Scallop congratulated Amanda nunes for her performance last Saturday (30) and said she was ready to face the champion. The Nova União manauara also suggested that the duel take place on Brazilian soil.

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“Congratulations, Amanda! You had a great fight yesterday and showed that you are in good shape! Congratulations on getting the belt back. I don't think there's any other option but to fight me. Be ready, because I've been preparing for this! And who knows, maybe we'll have a main fight here in Brazil? Good luck and see you soon!”, wrote “Fenômeno”.

Second place in the bantamweight ranking, Ketlen Scallop comes from two consecutive victories in main fights over former division champions: Miesha Tate and most recently Holly holm, whom he surpassed in May this year.