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Julianna Pena says her UFC match against Amanda Nunes comes down to 'who has bigger ovaries'

Alan DawsonJul 29, 2022, 20:11 IST

Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena fight a rematch at UFC 277.Photo by Getty Images

  • Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes fight once again Saturday at UFC 277 in Dallas.
  • Pena described their bout as one that showcases the two top female fighters on the planet.

Two of the most prominent women in MMA compete in a highly anticipated rematch atop Saturday's UFC 277 event at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes have fought once before.

Brazilian fighter Nunes led the women's pound-for-pound rankings and appeared to be a near-unstoppable force up until 2021.

She ran into Pena that December and suffered a shock, second-round loss when Pena submitted her with a rear-naked choke.

Relive it here:

With the win, Pena wrested the UFC championship away from Nunes' waist, and now has a metaphorical target on her back.

Will it be repeat or revenge this weekend in Texas?

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Pena trash-talked Nunes this week, seemingly confident of a repeat result.

Julianna Pena speaks to reporters ahead of her UFC 277 fight.Photo by Getty Images

It was not long before Nunes responded.

Amanda Nunes speaks to media ahead of UFC 277.Photo by Getty Images
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Pena described in detail to reporters this week the kinds of things she wants to do to Nunes.

Women's champ Julianna Pena.Photo by Getty Images

But the UFC boss Dana White interjected at those comments.

UFC boss Dana White.Photo by Getty Images
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The animosity between Pena and Nunes increased as they were rival coaches on this year's The Ultimate Fighter show.

Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes starred in The Ultimate Fighter this year.Photo by Getty Images

The bantamweight fighters headline UFC 277 after being co-main in their previous bout.

Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena.Photo by Getty Images
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The Pena vs. Nunes 2 fight is one of 13 bouts at UFC 277.

The UFC 277 fight poster.Photo by UFC
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