Has Pena submitting Nunes at UFC 269 set up the ‘biggest women’s fight of all time’?

Experts are calling it the most shocking upset in the sport’s history. Fans are clamouring for a rematch between the former bantamweight champion, widely considered one of the greatest ever, and her conqueror. UFC president Dan White thinks it can eclipse Rousey-Holm

The first round of the women’s bantamweight title fight at UFC 269 went along expected lines. Champion Amanda Nunes, among the most accomplished fighters of all time, called the shots against heavy underdog Julianna Pena.

With powerful kicks and crisp jabs, Nunes had her opponent reeling. Pena’s corner feared a quick end to the fight, and were relieved when she made it out of the round.

The script featured a dramatic turnaround in the second round. Pena, unwilling to simply roll over, came out all guns blazing. She threw the kitchen sink at Nunes, landing a series of heavy punches.