Amanda nunes is a former UFC champion in two categories. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the biggest interested parties in the bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) belt dispute in the co-main event of the UFC 316, between Julianna Penã and Kayla harrison, this Saturday (7), Amanda nunes has a detailed guess as to what will happen in the confrontation.
In an interview with the 'New York Post', the 'Lioness', who has been flirting with a return to the UFC after about three years, said she expects a closer fight than the 'odds' show, since Julianna Pena appears as the biggest 'underdog' of the entire card according to the bookmakers.
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“I think it will go to the decision. I think three rounds for Kayla and two for Julianna. At the end of the fight, Julianna can stand out. I see Kayla doing what she wants in the beginning: takedowns, using the fence, judo takedowns. I also know that Julianna has a lot of survival instinct. I feel like Kayla doesn’t have enough ground and pound to knock Julianna out or submit her. Julianna has very good defensive jiu-jitsu. She doesn’t stop. I think she will make Kayla work hard,” said Amanda.
Lastly, Amanda nunes agreed that, even in a close fight, victory should go to Kayla harrison. Furthermore, the 'Lioness' reiterated the fact that she was interested in the progress of the confrontation.
“I feel like it could go either way, but I think it’s going to be a decision in Kayla’s favor. I think Kayla is going to use her kicks as well. She knows Julianna has weak legs. It’s going to be a good fight. I’m interested,” she concluded.
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