Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Julianna Peña after UFC 277 title loss?

Was Julianna Peña’s title reign a flash in the pan, or can she use her UFC 277 loss as a way to rebuild?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for champ Amanda Nunes after UFC 277 win?)

[autotag]Julianna Peña[/autotag]’s reign as women’s bantamweight champion was brought to an abrupt end in her rematch with Amanda Nunes at UFC 277.

After winning the title with a stunning submission upset in December, Peña (11-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) had no answer for Nunes (22-5 MMA, 15-2 UFC) in the rematch as she was battered into a unanimous decision loss at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Peña will certainly require some time off after taking a hellacious beating, but what comes next for her?

Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Peña’s future after UFC 277.

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