If the main event of UFC Vegas 55 were to be taking place a year ago, it wouldn’t have quite the same oomph that it’s going to have this weekend.
Amanda Nunes losing the bantamweight title opened up the possibility for Holm to get back into the title picture as opposed to playing the role of gatekeeper to the top. Of course, Holm’s likelihood of getting another title shot dwindles considerably if Nunes dethrones Juliana Pena in their rematch, but Vieira stands a great chance of fighting whoever emerges victorious from that contest if she can upend Holm.