Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña was a highly anticipated fight in the world of UFC. Nunes, known as “The Lioness,” was the reigning Women’s Bantamweight and Featherweight champion, with a record of 21 wins and 4 losses. Peña, nicknamed “The Venezuelan Vixen,” was a talented fighter with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses.
The fight took place on December 11, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nunes was the heavy favorite going into the fight, but Peña was determined to prove herself and take home the title.
In the first round, Nunes was dominant, landing several powerful punches and kicks that seemed to stun Peña. However, Peña was able to weather the storm and landed some solid shots of her own towards the end of the round.
The second round was where the fight turned in Peña’s favor. She was able to take Nunes down to the mat and control her for much of the round, landing some vicious ground and pound strikes. Nunes was unable to get back to her feet, and Peña took the round decisively.
In the third round, Nunes attempted to regain control of the fight, but Peña continued to pressure her and landed some more heavy shots. Nunes was able to defend herself well, but Peña was clearly in control.
The fourth round saw Peña continue to dominate on the ground, taking Nunes down and landing some more vicious strikes. Nunes was clearly struggling, and it seemed like only a matter of time before Peña would finish the fight.
In the fifth and final round, Peña continued to pressure Nunes, but Nunes was able to defend herself better and land some countershots. However, it was too little too late, as Peña had clearly won the fight.
When the judges’ scorecards were read, it was clear that Peña had pulled off a major upset, winning by unanimous decision. This was a huge moment for Peña, who had been overlooked by many in the sport and had finally proven herself as a top-tier fighter.
Nunes, on the other hand, was clearly disappointed with the loss. However, she showed great sportsmanship in defeat, congratulating Peña and acknowledging her as the better fighter that night.
Overall, the Nunes vs. Peña fight was a thrilling and intense battle between two talented fighters. It will go down in UFC history as a major upset and a defining moment for Peña’s career.