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UFC Bantamweight Julianna Penna Confronts Dana White During UFC 265 Presser, Asks About Amanda Nunes
The UFC 265 pre-fight press conference went down in Houston, Texas. While Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane fight at the main event, Julianna Pena was supposed to take on Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title at the co-main event f the pay-per-view. However, ‘The Lioness’ tested positive for COVID, and the fight had to be called off.
But, Pena was present in Houston. ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ surprised Dana White by asking where is Amanda Nunes at the press conference. “This question’s for Dana, Where’s Amanda, Dana? Where’s Amanda at?” asked Pena to White. “She has COVID,” White replied.
“It’s not too late to get her here I heard she tested negative,” Pena informed White about Nunes’ latest negative test. “Oh yeah? I didn’t know that. Soon, honey. You’ll be fighting soon. Sit back, enjoy the fights this weekend, and you’ll be fighting very soon,” White replied.
“When? I heard December. Is that true?” Pena asked about a potential timeline of the fight being rebooked. “I don’t know if that’s true or not, We’ll see how this plays out. Soon. As soon as we can make it, we’ll make it. Alright? Thank you. Good to see ya,” White reaffirmed the bantamweight contender.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Amanda Nunes of Brazil celebrates in the octagon at the end of the round during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Pena and Nunes are expected to fight next again. Pena was supposed to take on Holly Holm in May. But as Holm had to pull out due to injury, Pena found herself at the prime spot to challenge for the title next.
Amanda Nunes responds to Julianna Pena
Well, it seems like Nunes kept an eye on the press conference as well. She noticed Pena’s question and tweeted out a response for her opponent.
“Hey @VenezuelanVixen Did you ask about me? I’m here in sunny south Florida. I’m just as excited to see you too. Hopefully soon. Btw. You looked great tonight,” wrote Nunes.
Hey @VenezuelanVixen Did you ask about me? I’m here in sunny south Florida. I’m just as excited to see you too. Hopefully soon. Btw. You looked great tonight.
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) August 6, 2021
The duo is expected to eventually square off before the end of the year. However, there has been no timeline confirmed yet for the match-up. When the UFC rebooks the fight, remains to be seen.
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