Salt Lake City always knows how to shake things up, and UFC 307 was no exception, delivering plenty of surprises for fans. From José Aldo falling to Bautista to Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson losing several bouts, numerous fighters encountered surprising setbacks. Likewise, many fans left in disbelief as Julianna Pena captured the title from Raquel Pennington in a closely fought battle.
In a nail-biting bantamweight title fight, Julianna Pena and Raquel Pennington went toe-to-toe. The Venezuelan Vixen initially controlled the fight with her takedowns, but in Round 4, Pennington had the crowd on their feet with the first knockdown of her career. After four rounds, the fight was tied at 2-2, with both fighters having a real shot at victory if they could secure the final round.
In the final round, Peña showed her resilience coming down strong with her strikes and ground game. Ultimately, she won the title by split decision, making her mark in UFC history. As usual, the decision led to debate, and fans didn’t hold back in mocking the outcome.
Many fans suggested it was a robbery, arguing that the judges did a poor job and that Pennington inflicted more damage than Peña.
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One fan called it embarrassing that judges robbed the fighters.
One fan remarked that Pennington should have finished Pena when she had the chance.
UFC 307: Julianna Pena Ignores Kayla Harrison Calls Out Amanda Nunes After Raquel Pennington Win
In her post-fight interview, Peña was asked who she was eyeing next, and she reiterated her desire for a trilogy fight with Nunes. Despite Harrison dominating Ketlen Vieira on the same card and being shown on screen, Pena ignored her and focused solely on Nunes, suggesting that the Brazilian legend might come out of retirement for their matchup.
Interestingly, Nunes also shared a cryptic post on X with a winking and lion emoji, hinting that she might return or just teasing Pena. Indeed, both fighters have unfinished business, with the score tied at 1-1. If the trilogy fight occurs, it will be the biggest event in the women’s division in recent times. This matchup could finally determine who truly reigns supreme in this highly competitive category.
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