Amanda Nunes will return to the octagon to defend her bantamweight title against Julianna Pena at UFC 265, per UFC president Dana White.
White confirmed the matchup on Thursday, via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.
The Lioness will make her return to the bantamweight division in August. Per Dana White (@danawhite), Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) will defend her 135-pound title against Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) at UFC 265. pic.twitter.com/tWLmW2Exmt
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 15, 2021
“The Lioness will make her return to the bantamweight division in August.