Amanda Nunes exacts revenge on Julianna Pena in 'absolute war'

Two of the toughest women on the planet have just slugged out an epic war with fans and fellow fighters praising the two warriors.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JULY 30: Amanda Nunes of Brazil exchanges strikes with Julianna Pena in their bantamweight title bout during UFC 277 at American Airlines Center on July 30, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Amanda Nunes has reclaimed her women's bantamweight crown at UFC 277 by obliterating Julianna Pena in their rematch.

Pena refused to back down in what turned into an absolute war, but the sheer force of Nunes proved too much.

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Nunes flipped the script in Texas and had her opponent rattled early in the fight and carried on the devastation until the final bell.

Full UFC 277 card

Amanda Nunes defeated Julianna Peña via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)

Brandon Moreno defeated. Kai Kara-France via TKO (body kick, punches) – Round 3, 4:34

Sergei Pavlovich defeated Derrick Lewis via TKO - Round 1, 0:55

Alexandre Pantoja defeated Alex Perez via face crank - Round 1, 1:31

Magomed Ankalaev defeated Anthony Smith  via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 3:09

Preliminary Card

Alex Morono defeated Matthew Semelsberger via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Drew Dober defeated Rafael Alves via KO (punches) - Round 3, 1.30

Hamdy Abdelwahab defeated Don’Tale Mayes via split decision (29-28x2, 28-29)

Drakkar Klose defeated Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision (29-28x3)

Early Prelims

Michael Morales defeated Adam Fugitt via TKO (punches) - Round 3, 1.09

Joselyne Edwards defeated Ji Yeon Kim via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Nicolae Negumereanu defeated Ihor Potieria via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 3.33

Orion Cosce defeated Mike Mathetha via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Originally published as Amanda Nunes exacts revenge on Julianna Pena in 'absolute war'