Mlambo won a split decision, outpointing Cordero (14-2) 29-28 on two of the three judges' scorecards. Agreed but can't believe that Sarah's just joined some new-fangled Korean organization. 11. With Sterling out of the fight, the UFC called upon top contender Cory Sandhagen to take on Yan at UFC . Font was the first of two choices selected to replace UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in what would be an interim title fight against former champion and top contender Yan. UFC 269: Former bantamweight champion Garbrandt makes flyweight debut 'I sent a message to the division that I can do it all' Oliveira holds the UFC record for most submissions (14) and most . She had just shocked the world. Julianna Pena officially etched her name in the UFC history books with a stunning second-round submission upset win over Amanda Nunes to win the women's bantamweight title in the co-main event of . By Kristen King Nov 27, 2021, 4:30pm EST / new Julianna Pena officially etched her name in the UFC history books with a stunning second-round submission upset win over Amanda Nunes to win the women's bantamweight title in the co-main event of . UFC 269: Pena Looks to Stop Nunes Sweep of the ... Bantamweight - Fight Matrix The more than 18,000 people in attendance Saturday night at UFC 269 at T-Mobile Arena knew all of those . Hear from No. The former women's flyweight champion was released by the organization following this past weekend's weight miss for her bantamweight bout at UFC on ESPN 28. Sterling was declared the winner after Yan hit him with an illegal knee strike and was disqualified. Pena stuns Nunes to claim UFC bantamweight crown | Reuters Amanda Nunes, Dustin Poirier lose at UFC 269 During a recent episode of " The Joe Rogan Experience " podcast featuring top-ranked UFC bantamweight Marlon Vera . The 34-year old will face Tyson Duckworth in the co-main event of Premier FC 32 on Friday, November 19 in Springfield, MA. But this time, she'll do it as a challenger to the new champion, Julianna Peña. UFC Women's Bantamweight Rankings Men's Divisions Heavyweight (265) - Light Heavyweight . The UFC booked the rematch to take place at UFC 267 in October, but the fight was canceled when Sterling pulled out due to injuries. Amanda Nunes is currently a UFC double champion holding title belts in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Who Is UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes ... 4 . He won the title from Petr Yan at UFC 259 on 6 March 2021. UFC champions history: Women's bantamweight. — REUTERS LAS VEGAS — Julianna Peña pulled off one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history to score a second-round submission win over Amanda Nunes and win the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title at UFC 269 on Saturday. She will enter the fight as the dominant fighter. Henry Cejudo was a UFC double champion holding title belts in the bantamweight and flyweight divisions until December 19, 2019, when he was forced to vacate the flyweight title. Bellator 272 fight card: Bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis to defend title against Kyoji Horiguchi The pair of top 135-pounders will meet on Dec. 3 inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville . How she became champion in 2016 ahead of her fight at #UFCVegas43 this Saturday! Julianna Peña somehow managed to beat Amanda Nunes, the greatest women's fighter of all time by almost any measure. Julianna Pena pulled off one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history to score a second-round submission win over Amanda Nunes and win the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 269 on Saturday. Former Champion and favorite Kai Asakura gets Kenta Takizawa. Dominick Cruz has been a long-time UFC bantamweight divisional mainstay for over a decade. She shocked the world. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has a fight on the books that will be his first since he departed the promotion in 2019.. Barao, 34, will compete in a featherweight bout against Tyson Duckworth (12-9) at Premier FC 32. Case in point: 36-year-old Dominick Cruz; a former two-time UFC bantamweight champion who last held the belt in 2016. Champion: Julianna Peña. Petr Yan defeated Jose Aldo at UFC 251 and became the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. : UFC Rankings are comprised of all fighters currently signed to the UFC. Julianna Pena celebrates after defeating Amanda Nunes of Brazil to win the women's bantamweight title fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11 . Sterling defeated Yan via fourth-round DQ back at UFC 259 in May to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. Pena is now the new UFC women's bantamweight champion. UFC Rankings FAQ * These rankings are not official, nor do they reflect any affiliation with, sponsorship, or endorsement by the UFC. Rousey was awarded the inaugural UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship on December 6, 2012, at a UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz pre-event press conference. 7-ranked UFC bantamweight Ketlen Vieira who secured the main event win over former champion Miesha Tate by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 43 Saturday.. Pena (11-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) landed good shots on Nunes (21-5 MMA, 14-2 UFC) in the second round before securing the takedown, taking the back and finishing the job with a rear-naked choke at the 3:22 mark of . Julianna Pena celebrates after defeating Amanda Nunes of Brazil to win the women's bantamweight title fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11 . Garbrandt, a former UFC bantamweight champion, will make his debut at the lighter weight against the Kiwi at UFC 269 this Saturday in Las Vegas - if he makes the division's 126-pound limit. As of February 22, 2021, she is 5 in the UFC ladies' bantamweight rankings. Updated 12 hrs, 3 mins ago. MMA Junkie confirmed the news Tuesday night following a report by MMA Fighting. She had just become the UFC women's bantamweight champion. Barao claimed his first UFC championship when he viciously knocked out Eddie Wineland in 2013 to claim the .