AMANDA NUNES is no longer the UFC women's bantamweight champion. It was overthrown by Julianna Pena.
In the co-main event at UFC 269 in Las Vegas, the pound-for-pound champion was defeated by the Venezuelan Vixen in a shocking second round submission.
Julianna Pena celebrates one of the greatest upsets in UFC history
Nunes' six-year unbeaten streak in Ultimate Fighter 18 was ended by the defeat of former Ultimate Fighter winner.
Pena, who was elated after the fight, told Joe Rogan, UFC commentator, "I'm surprised, motherf r."
Nunes tried to gain an early view of the challenger but he looked tentative after Marc Goddard started the bout.
Pena was soon on the ground thanks to a large calf kick that drew huge reactions from the crowd.
A big right hand helped her get back on the mat just moments later.
Pena was reluctant to get back on her feet, and she threw many upkicks to try to keep the former champ away.
Nunes eventually reached full mount, before she transitioned to the back to work for a rear-naked choke.
Pena displayed great defense and was able to weather the storm up until the buzzer.
Pena tried to feign her way into the second, but she ate a hard jab for her troubles.
After landing a huge uppercut hook combo, Nunes appeared on track to win another stoppage victory.
Pena, a determined woman, didn't give in and returned to the fire with many combinations of her own.
Chaos ensued when both women broke out and rocked one another multiple times.
Nunes' carelessness ultimately led to her being stymied by a large right hand.
shocked the entire world.
In desperate mode, the former champ shot for a takedown in an effort to save her bacon.
Pena did not let the moment pass her by, transitioning to the Brazilian's side and sinking into a rear-naked choke.
The dazed Nunes reluctantly reached for the choke, sending fans into panic.
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