UFC 289: Amanda Nunes returns to the octagon this weekend to defend her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana. The two will headline an exciting card that also features the lightweight bout between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. So ahead of the event, here’s how we think the fight will go. Follow UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
Nunes and Aldana will compete in the main event of UFC 289 on Saturday, June 10. The event will take place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. This will mark the UFC’s return to Canada and the promotion has a stacked card for the occasion. Therefore, we preview the exciting contest to see who could come out on top.
UFC 289 Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana Preview and Prediction
Nunes comes into this bout after reclaiming her belt against Julianna Peña. Aldana, on the other hand, comes into this weekend’s contest on the back of two impressive knockout victories. Therefore, the fight could have fireworks.
When we look at their physical attributes, the champion, Amanda Nunes, stands at 5’8”, has a 69” punching reach and a 41” leg reach. The challenger, Aldana, stands at 5’9”, and has a 68.5” punching reach and a 38.5” leg reach. Therefore, there is not much to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes.
If we look at their stats, Nunes lands 4.4 significant strikes per minute at a 57% accuracy. Aldana lands more with 5.4 strikes per minute but at a 43% accuracy. In terms of grappling, Nunes gets over 2 takedowns per fifteen minutes at 56% accuracy. Aldana does not even get one takedown per fifteen minutes.
Therefore, while the physical attributes and the striking are very close, there is a big difference in the grappling between the two bantamweights. This could be the defining factor in the fight.
Our prediction: Amanda Nunes beats Irene Aldana by submission.
Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana latest betting odds at UFC 289
Unsurprisingly Amanda Nunes comes into the UFC 289 contest as the heavy favorite. The former double champion is a -315 favorite, while the Mexican Aldana is a +260 underdog. Therefore, the fans who want to bet on Nunes vs Aldana have their work cut out for them. Despite such lopsided odds, we encourage you to bet responsibly since one punch could change the fight.
What do you make of the UFC 289 main event between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana? Who do you think will come out on top?
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