Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena are running things back at UFC 277 and the heat is building between the two women. They both coached The Ultimate Fighter and have been on several media tours to get things going.

Julianna Pena recently spoke to Morning Kombat‘s Brian Campbell about what she expects from Amanda Nunes at UFC 277. The bantamweight champion believes she's going to get the best version of the champion this time around.

“I think that I lit a gas can of fire right underneath her behind, and she is gonna be more focused than she’s ever been,” said Pena. “I think she’s gonna be the best Amanda that she’s ever been, which is funny, because that’s what she said she was gonna do the first time. So now, I have to be like, ‘Okay, this time it’s serious, this time she’s being for real. She’s coming in at 110%, and I’m gonna get the best version of Amanda Nunes.’

“And that’s great, because I was ready for that best version of Amanda Nunes in August, I was ready for that best version of Amanda Nunes in December, and whenever that date happens (July 30), I will be ready for that best version of Amanda Nunes. I will be willing and able. I can and I will meet that head on and do everything in my power to get my hand raised,” insisted Pena (h/t MMANews).

It will have to be seen which version of Amanda Nunes shows up at UFC 277 in late July. Julianna Pena has been jabbing at the former bantamweight champion for months leading up to the fight.