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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Amanda Nunes of Brazil waits for the start of the round during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Amanda Nunes of Brazil waits for the start of the round during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
After a defeat at UFC 296 against Julianna Peña, Amanda Nunes says she is ready to take her belt back. Nunes lost the bout via second-round submission. However, in a recent press conference, she spoke about her loss and also explained the different factors that led to her loss.
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Nunes explained that her doctor had warned against fighting while injured. Thus, she has learned from her mistake.
‘The Lioness’ is looking forward to another fight against the bantamweight champion. She is sure that she will be successful against Peña. The fighter has also left the ‘American Top Team’ to train at her own gym. So, during their next fight, it would be interesting to see what changes Nunes makes to her game plan.
Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) and Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) face off before "TUF 30" filming and their title rematch. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4B601fAt8V
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Speaking about her rematch with Peña, Nunes said, “… in the next rematch, we’re going to take that belt back. She have a good time right now and I want to see literally like, enjoy every single day with that belt because that belt’s mine.”
From Nunes’ explanation, it is clear that her timing was off and this led to her loss. So her second match with Peña will be a good decision-maker about the better fighter between the two. A highly motivated Nunes facing off against Peña defending her title will result in a much more explosive fight than the first one.
“Honestly, after I lose the belt, the fires like build-up again,” said Nunes.
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Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña at The Ultimate Fighter
While it would be interesting to see them clash again, there seems to be something bigger on their plates. Nunes and Peña will be coaching fighters for TUF 30. Peña herself announced this on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. So the TUF will give an opportunity to viewers to see them take their rivalry much beyond the octagon. It will air on ESPN+ on May 3.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Amanda Nunes of Brazil reacts after her victory over Megan Anderson of Australia in their UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)|GettyImages
When they finally grapple in the ring, it would be a huge bout. However, fans will have to wait for a while for their rematch. Till then, UFC enthusiasts can follow some big events the promotion has on the line. UFC 271 is just around the corner.
