Two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes spoke to the press on media day for UFC 269 where she defends her bantamweight title. Nunes takes on fiery contender Julianna Pena, who is keen to make her mark in her title fight opportunity. However, if the past is any indication, ‘The Lioness’ will look to maul her opponent from start to finish.

Additionally, Nunes was asked about her plans for the 145-pound division. The featherweight division is currently dormant and is bereft of any active contenders. However, Nunes wants to hold on to the belt to retain her ‘champ-champ’ status. Moreover, she revealed how she has found it hard to make the bantamweight limit in the past.

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Amanda Nunes shares a startling revelation

The Brazilian champion revealed that her recent weight cut for bantamweight has been a breeze. However, this wasn’t the case when she faced former champion Germaine de Randamie back in December 2019. She revealed that the weight cut was so harrowing; she cried to her partner Nina Nunes [then Nina Ansaroff] once she successfully made the weight.

‘Actually, this one is the best weight that I ever had, my whole life. That is crazy to say that but like last one with Germaine I had a hard time and I looked at Nina and I cried. I never cry after make weight. This is the last time I cry when I make weight, I am supposed to be happy today. But it was very tough for me.”

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“I was able to handle 25 minutes with Germaine and take her down but my body was like out. This one we make a lot of changes. I put a lot of nutrition in, so right now I’m almost there.” 

It’s clear that Amanda Nunes is holding onto the featherweight strap as a contingency in case her time at bantamweight is cut short. However, considering the ease with which she made the weight recently, it appears she can continue her reign at 135-pounds. With her nutrition now on track, Nunes is as dangerous now as she’s ever been.

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