Julianna Pena is in no rush to book a rematch with Amanda Nunes after UFC 269, but she fully expects it to be her next fight. Peña (11-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history Saturday when she dethroned Nunes (21-5 MMA, 14-2 UFC) of the women’s bantamweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The challenger went in against the heavily-favored Brazil and used to a surprising striking attack to set up a takedown in the second round and quickly forced the finish with a no-hooks rear-naked choke. The surprise in Peña winning was not only that it happened, but how it happened. Nunes showed little resistance to the choke that ended her reign, and multiple fighters and analysts have questioned her perseverance

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Julianna Peña unsurprised by Amanda Nunes’ quick tap at UFC 269, disses Kayla Harrison – MMA Junkie

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