Before the title fight, Amanda Nunes and Raquel Pennington have dinner together in Rio de Janeiro

Amanda announced the dinner with her rival before UFC 224. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram

The Brazilian Amanda nunes defends the Ultimate bantamweight belt against the North American Rachel Pennington in the main fight of UFC 224, an event that takes place on May 12, in Rio de Janeiro. But contrary to what one might imagine, the athletes seem likely to promote the dispute without the fierce provocations. The athletes, participating in the press conference to launch the show, this Tuesday (20), had dinner together in a very friendly atmosphere.

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The revelation was made by Amanda, through an Instagram post. The champion released an image of the dinner at Copacabana Palace, the hotel where they are staying. In the photo, the protagonists of the event are next to their companions, also fighters Nina ansaroff (Amanda nunes) to Tecia torres (Rachel Pennington).

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UFC 224

In addition to the women's bantamweight belt dispute between Amanda nunes e Rachel Pennington, UFC 224 already has other fights confirmed. In the second most anticipated duel of the show, the Brazilians Vitor belfort e Lyoto Machida they fight former champions of the night. Names like: Ronaldo Jacare, John Lineker and Thales leites are also confirmed on the show. Check out the card so far: