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Ask and you may receive: Julianna Pena’s boldness earns her dubious title shot

After news broke that two-weight champion Amanda Nunes would be defending her 135-lb belt against #6 ranked women’s bantamweight Julianna Pena at UFC 265 on August 7 yesterday, it again reinforced the unwritten rule that some momentum, mixed with trash talk and geniune heat can be utilised to skip the traditional queue under the guise of a fresh divisional matchup.
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UFC 250: Amanda Nunes dominant again, while Cody Garbrandt returns with style

Amanda Nunes Beats Felicia Spencer Via Decision, Retains Title at ...

Amanda Nunes was again outstanding in victory, making history as the UFC’s first double champion to defend both belts simultaneously against Felicia Spencer, who was ultimately no match for her. There were also big wins for Cody Garbrandt on his return and Aljamain Sterling, justifing his bantamweight title credentials.

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