5 fights that could be next for Amanda Nunes
On Saturday, Amanda Nunes defeated Julianna Peña via unanimous decision to re-claim her UFC women’s bantamweight championship. This was a rematch after Peña upset 'The Lioness' to snatch the belt away last year in a thrilling battle. It's hard to say what's next for Nunes, now that she has avenged herself.
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Nunes had stated before the fight that she hoped her next fight would be a defense of the featherweight title she has called her own since 2018. While that might be ideal for Amanda, there is a lack, shockingly obvious, of credible opponents at 145lbs.
It will be interesting to see what the UFC has in store for Amanda. Here are five fights that could be next for Amanda Nunes:
#5. Amanda Nunes vs. Germaine de Randamie III
This might seem like an unreasonable choice at first as Germaine de Randamie is 0-2 against Amanda Nunes and last fought in 2020. However, in her last fight, she submitted Julianna Pena; somebody who, with sheer will, took Amanda completely out in their first meeting and in their second, fought undauntingly, even in a losing effort, for five rounds through punches that slept 'Cyborg.'
Julianna Pena's last loss came against Germaine de Randamie.
Pena won the 2nd round prior to being finished in the 3rd round of the fight.
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De Randamie had a promising second round in her second fight against Nunes.
Despite not having Amanda's punching power, her striking is technically excellent. She better understands the positioning, range and other elements of striking.
Obviously, 'Iron Lady' would have to deal with the wrestling of Nunes, who has managed to take her down and hold her down quite breezily in the past.
However, the possibility of an immediate fight with Nunes is low. But if she picks up a win or two, then her momentum could lift her to a bantamweight title shot against Nunes, or whoever might be holding the 135 lbs belt.