Julianna Peña defeating Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 was one of the biggest upsets. UFC fighters, analysts, and fans alike were all shocked to see her forcing Nunes into submission. As a result, people want to see them clash again. It would indeed be interesting to see a second bout as both the fighters would have a lot on the line.

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Peña recently appeared on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. Both discussed several aspects of Peña’s MMA career. Hence, they also spoke about her fight against Nunes. According to the fighter, she still has people who think that her win was just a ‘fluke’. Thus, she is motivated to shut them down by fighting Nunes again.

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‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ said, “There’s still naysayers out there. There are still people that think it was a fluke. There’s still people that are harassing me, there’s still people like that are being like ‘she’s going to kill you’. They are like ’10 seconds and you are dead’, you know?”

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“I would love nothing more than to put the naysayers to bed for one last time,” she added.

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UFC President Dana White is also interested in making a rematch happen. Further, many people think that ‘The Lioness’ would come back much stronger and defeat Julianna Peña. Thus, another bout would be a good opportunity for both fighters to prove themselves.

What’s next for Julianna Peña?

Currently, it looks like a fight against Amanda Nunes will happen once again. Their second fight will be an important factor in deciding which fighter deserves to be the champion.

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If Peña wins it, a fight against Holly Holm would be exciting to watch, too

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice. Rohini’s journey and impact were also spotlighted in the Humans of EssentiallySports series, where she reflected on her evolution from rookie to pro in just a few years. Today, she continues to drive newsroom standards by delivering authoritative, reader-first content in an era where authenticity and clarity are more vital than ever.

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