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MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 7

Legendary Double-Champ Goes Off on Next Opponent in Octagon

Amanda Nunes hasn’t set foot inside the fabled UFC Octagon in almost 26 months time. On June 10, 2023, she made what was, at the time, her retirement appearance in the cage against Irene Aldana (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Julianna Pena advised to make a big career change instead of challenging Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes winner

Julianna Pena once again failed to record a successful UFC title defense. The former two-time bantamweight champion’s first reign came to a crashing halt at UFC 277 in July 2022, where Pena was dominated by Amanda Nunes in their immediate rematch.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 11

What’s next for Julianna Pena after UFC 316?

This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 316, the women’s bantamweight title was on the line. Two-time champion Julianna Pena (11-6) was looking to defend her title against Olympic Gold Medalist and former PFL champion Kayla Harrison (19-1).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Julianna Pena receives indefinite suspension following UFC 316 title loss

Following her extremely disappointing title loss against Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, Julianna Pena has been handed an indefinite suspension. This past Saturday at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey, Julianna Pena was dethroned as the women’s bantamweight champion as Kayla Harrison dominated her on the way to a second round submission win.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

Demetrious Johnson Takes Fire From Ex-UFC Star for Warning Harrison About Amanda Nunes Fight

Demetrious Johnson has come under severe fire after issuing a stark warning to Kayla Harrison after her title win at UFC 316 — from the Ohio star’s close teammate, Jorge Masvidal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 9

‘Delusional’ Julianna Pena slammed for ‘calling dibs’ on fighting the winner of Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes

Julianna Pena may have to come back down to earth following her UFC 316 title loss against Kayla Harrison. This past Saturday at UFC 316, Julianna Pena‘s women’s bantamweight title reign came to an end when she was submitted in the second round by Kayla Harrison.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 8

Kayla Harrison taps out Julianna Pena in UFC 316 co-main event

Women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena put her title on the line in a highly anticipated match against No. 2 ranked contender Kayla Harrison. The

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 7

Live UFC 316 results & highlights: Does O'Malley dethrone Merab?

UFC 316 puts two bantamweight titles on the line as champions Merab Dvalishvili and Julianna Pena defend their thrones against dangerous challengers. Not only are the New Jersey crowd eating well with the main and co-main events, but they are also treated to the UFC debut of Patchy Mix, as well as exciting fights down to the early prelims.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 8

UFC 316 Results: Newark Card Features Two Thrilling Title Fights

UFC 316 is here! Tonight, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center is the destination for the latest spot on Dana White’s promotion’s world tour for 2025. Live coverage of tonight’s event begins in just a few short hours with the early prelims at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 7

Amanda Nunes eager to fight Julianna Pena or Kayla Harrison

The women's bantamweight title is on the line in the UFC 316 co-main event as champion Julianna Pena takes on No. 2 ranked contender Kayla Harrison. While it's a highly anticipated women's matchup, an even bigger one is waiting in the wings for the winner.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 6

Julianna Pena almost named her daughter after UFC legend who submitted her with gruesome armbar

Amanda Nunes once saved her rival Julianna Pena from naming her daughter after a former opponent whom she failed to beat. Pena, the current UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is back in action on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316: Women’s Flyweight Suffers Miss at Scales Friday Morning

UFC 316 is almost here. Tomorrow evening, Prudential Center serves as the host venue for the final premium live event of the spring season. Live coverage

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

UFC 316 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Julianna Pena – Kayla Harrison

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 316, the women’s bantamweight title is on the line. Two-time champion Julianna Pena (11-5) will look to defend her title successfully for the first time as she takes on former PFL champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison (18-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 5

UFC 316 Brings Explosive Main Card Fights to Newark Saturday

UFC 316 fight week is now in full swing with the last pay-per-view of the spring season just a few days away. Saturday night, the promotion’s June schedule begins with its first trip to Newark, NJ in more than a year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 5

Julianna Pena: 'I have many more paths to victory' than Kayla Harrison

The UFC 316 co-main event at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday features a highly anticipated women's bantamweight title bout between champion Julianna Pena (12-5) and No.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

After Whopping $26.8 Million Business in Newark, Dana White & Co. Vows Record-Breaking Economic Impact With UFC 316

Ahead of their flagship return to ‘The Garden State’ this weekend, the UFC has lauded their own record-breaking business in Newark, following a more than profitable event in the region last year.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 4

UFC 316 – Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison: Preview & Betting Tips

In the co-main event of UFC 316, reigning women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena makes the first defence of her second title reign against a formidable new contender, the Olympic gold medalist and former PFL superstar Kayla Harrison.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 3

Julianna Pena Vs. Kayla Harrison Predictions – ‘She Looks Scary’

Julianna Pena takes on Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, as MMA insiders gave their predictions for this fight. Pena won the title after beating Raquel Pennington in her last fight at UFC 307 via a unanimous decision.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 7

Julianna Peña accuses UFC 316 opponent Kayla Harrison of steroid use

Julianna Peña became two-time women's bantamweight champion at UFC 307 last October, winning back the title from Raquel Pennington in a controversial decision. On June 7, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.,Peña (12-5) puts her title on the line in the UFC 316 co-main event against Kayla Harrison (18-1).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 4

Julianna Pena reveals her best career moment

Two-time UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Peña has accomplished all there is to accomplish in mixed martial arts. She won The Ultimate Fighter 18, captured the bantamweight crown, lost it and won it back.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 7

After regaining the bantamweight title at UFC 307, what’s next for Julianna Pena?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 307, the women’s bantamweight title was on the line. Raquel Pennington (16-9) was taking on the former champion Julianna Pena (11-5) is a grudge match that was over a decade in the making.

MMA News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2023

Julianna Pena called out by top-ranked flyweight contender

With Amanda Nunes’s recent retirement, the list of those throwing their hat into the ring for a shot at the vacant UFC women’s bantamweight title (135 pounds) is growing by the day.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / June 12, 2023

Julianna Pena says Amanda Nunes retired to avoid trilogy fight with her

Pena’s rage toward Nunes is a bit understandable after the champion retired following her UFC 289 win over Irena Aldana on Saturday, eliminating any possibility of a trilogy fight between the two.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2023

Watch: Amanda Nunes, Julianna Peña trade verbal blows

Watch: UFC's Amanda Nunes, Julianna Peña trade verbal blows

There’s no denying that the war of words between Nunes and Peña has added to the hype surrounding their highly anticipated trilogy bout on June 10 in Vancouver.

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