Julianna Pena etched her name in the history books at UFC 269. When Amanda Nunes was seemingly untouchable, entering the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas a winner of her previous 12 bouts with two division titles over her shoulders, Pena shocked the world as a massive underdog. In the second round of the pay-per-view co-main event, Pena rocked Nunes on the feet with crisp punches before slapping on a rear-naked choke on the mat to secure victory, creating a moment for the ages. Watch Pena’s incredible moment in the video above. Related Julianna Peña says she's always had the mental edge over Amanda Nunes: 'She hasn't wanted to fight me' Julianna Peña takes dig at Amanda Nunes: 'She's a champ in the '45 division of who?' After the pair coached opposing teams on Season 30 of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series, Pena (11-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and Nunes (21-5 MMA, 14-2 UFC) will meet again in a rematch at UFC 277 in Dallas.

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UFC free fight: Julianna Peña shocks the world, taps Amanda Nunes to become bantamweight champion – MMA Junkie

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