Julianna Pena participates in FOX Sports Live. Photo: Reproduction/FOX Sports
Responsible for doing Ronda Rousey crying, after beating Shayna Baszler in the first TUF 18 elimination fight, Julianna Pena continues to have a turbulent relationship with the rival team's coach. In an interview with the North American channel “FOX Sports 1”, the finalist of the reality show tournament spared no offense when asked why she doesn't like the champion of the Ultimate women's bantamweight category.
“I think what bothers me most is your pretentious attitude, in general. The way she's just a spoiled, rich brat. That’s what I think,” said Peña, under the perplexed gaze of the presenter and Jessica Rakoczy, his opponent in the TUF decision this Saturday (30). The astonishment generated a few seconds of awkward silence, until someone finally spoke.
Soon after, Rakoczy, who like Julianna participated in the program via video conference, commented on her opponent's statement. ” These are their comments. I just…” said Jessica, still visibly disconcerted, before being interrupted by the presenter, who asked if she agreed with her statements. Julianna Pena. "No. I think she saw the wrong side of what we saw. She (Ronda) is fun and funny and they didn’t get to see this side of her,” she concluded.
This Saturday (30), Julianna Pena and Jessica Rakoczy duel for the first female title in the history of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter. Less than a month later, on December 28th, Miesha Tate e Ronda Rousey make the TUF 18 coaches' duel. The rivals will star in the co-main fight of UFC 168, in a duel valid for the women's bantamweight division belt.
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