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#2. Pena vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2
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Another interesting possibility for Pena would be a champion vs. champion bout against Valentina Shevchenko. ‘Bullet’ is the reigning UFC women’s flyweight champion and could pursue a rematch with the new women’s bantamweight champion.
The two champions fought one another at UFC on Fox 23 back in 2017. It was viewed as a title-eliminator, with the winner earning a shot against Nunes for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Shevchenko submitted ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ with an armbar at 4:29 of the second-round to earn a crack at the belt.
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It would be interesting to see how a rematch would unfold. ‘Bullet’ is the superior striker. However, anything is possible if the two find themselves in the clinch or against the cage. Based on successful title-defenses, the UFC would likely allow Shevchenko to select the weight-class that the bout is contested in.
#1. Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2
The most likely fight to take place will be the rematch with Amanda ‘Lioness’ Nunes. UFC 269 will be talked about for years to come because of the incredible upset that took place. ‘Lioness’ was a heavy favorite and had a potential fight with Kayla Harrison waiting if she retained her title.
It was a tale of two fights, with the champion controlling the first round, but getting completely outworked in the second. ‘Lioness’ then found herself against the fence and ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ took advantage of the positioning and completed the takedown. She submitted Nunes with a rear-naked choke to become the new women’s bantamweight champion.
The rematch is expected to garner more interest due to the unexpected outcome of the first bout. What makes the rematch more appealing is the possibility of it being contested for Nunes’ UFC women’s featherweight championship. There’s certainly going to be more intrigue with fans curious to see if history repeats itself and Pena becomes a double champion.
