UFC almost had an anticipated clash between the Brazilian and the American during the press conference that took place before the card this Saturday, 30, in Dallas
The UFC almost saw a clash between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena happening in advance. It turns out that during the press conference of UFC 277, promoted this Thursday, 28, with all the members of the main card of the event on Saturday, 30, in Dallas, the atmosphere of provocation between the fighters did not let up in even one second.
To get an idea of how the event was going, during the face-off at the end, tension reigned under the watchful eyes of the boss of the UFC, Dana White. However, although they gave a complicated feeling at the time, neither of them showed that they would have the intention of doing something more aggressive than simply intimidating the other.
“Honestly, the way I lost, I couldn’t accept. So I came home and had to do it all over again. I made all the adjustments and changes I had to make. I want my belt back. That’s what I love doing. And I can’t retire like that. That’s my main reason. I took this fight, I want to be there 100% and do my best.” started Amanda Nunes.
“And being a champion is really good, I know what she’s feeling now. I’m still a champion, I know that feeling. So I want to be the double champion again. That’s my big goal. I went back to the gym, corrected a lot of things and came back. here. Saturday I’ll see you there having my opportunity to get my belt back”, completed about the rematch.
About the tense moment of the weigh-in, the Brazilian fighter preferred not to go too deep into the posture that Julianna Peña preferred to adopt in recent weeks. It’s worth noting that unlike the previous fight, she was being less provocative until now. For Amanda, it’s all just a pure strategy to try to destabilize her.
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“Honestly, that’s strategy. She does what she wants. I have to keep my mindset. That’s what I want to do, get my belt back, so I keep my focus on getting my belt back. It’s the biggest fight of all time, I’m going to be a two-time champion again. What’s more exciting than that? So I’ll see you on Saturday.” opined.
changed posture
If Julianna Peña was trying to be less provocative during the promotion of the second fight between them, the athlete’s posture began to change, causing her to loosen up more when she was asked at the press conference about her Brazilian opponent. The American did not mince words to poke this weekend’s rival.
“Fedor Emelianenko has an aura. Mike Tyson has an aura. Dana White has an aura. I don’t know about that aura you talk about Amanda Nunes, I’m not seeing it (…) -cock), she is saying that she will fight at 145 (pounds, featherweight) and defend the belt, but against whom? are at 135 pounds”, said.
Source: sportbuzz
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