5 Adjustments Amanda Nunes must make to beat Julianna Peña at UFC 277

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#4. Positively channel the motivation that made her a two-division champion

Amanda Nunes after defeating Holly Holm

Amanda Nunes' motivation has been one of the big talking points leading up to the rematch at UFC 277. She has achieved everything in the sport and is a lock for the "Hall of Fame." It's possible that she has reached a point where she isn't motivated anymore.

Every fighter goes through that at some point in their careers. Perhaps 'The Lioness' could be thinking about things other than fighting, especially now that she is a parent. She is already considered by many to be the greatest female fighter of all-time, so she has nothing more to prove in MMA.

Following the bout, Dana White mentioned the financial stability Amanda now enjoys and alluded to changes in her life.

Fans will find out if she has that same drive which led to her knocking out Cris Cyborg to become a two-division champion.

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#3. More respect for Julianna Pena at UFC 277

Nunes will need to have more respect for Pena's abilities. The former champion is a considerable favorite once again, so fans aren't expecting the rematch to be very competitive. Based on the betting odds and what transpired in the first bout, it's another example of why she should adopt a different approach.

It's entirely possible that Amanda underestimated her foe. The loss will serve as a reminder that anybody can lose on a given night. Regardless of the aura of invincibility surrounding a fighter, anything can happen in the octagon.