UFC 289: Fans of mixed martial arts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming UFC 289 event, which will feature a highly anticipated women’s bantamweight title bout between champion Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana. The event is set to take place on June 10, 2023, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN
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Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana? Date, Venue, Start Time, Fight Card
Originally scheduled to be a trilogy fight between Nunes and former champion Julianna Pena, the bout was changed after Pena suffered a broken rib and was forced to withdraw.
Aldana, a rising star in the division, stepped in to take her place and will be looking to upset the odds and claim the title from Nunes.
Amanda Nunes is widely regarded as one of the greatest female fighters of all time, with an impressive record of 22 wins and 5 losses.
She has defended her bantamweight title on five occasions and will be looking to set a new record for combined UFC women’s title defenses with a win over Aldana.
Irene Aldana, on the other hand, has a record of 14 wins and 6 losses and is coming off an impressive win over Yana Kunitskaya. Known for her striking ability and aggressive style, Aldana will be looking to use her skills to overcome Nunes and claim her first UFC title.
In the co-main event, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will face off against Beneil Dariush in a high-stakes matchup. Oliveira will be looking to stop Dariush’s surging momentum and earn his way back to a championship opportunity.
If you’re hoping to attend UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in person, be prepared to shell out some serious cash. Ticket prices for the event range from a hefty $452 all the way up to a staggering $1,656. So, if you’re a die-hard fan looking to witness the action up close and personal, you might need to start saving up now.
Fans who are unable to attend the event in person can watch the full fight card live and on demand with Mainevent on Kayo Sports, with pay-per-view starting from $59.95. The event promises to be a thrilling showcase of some of the best fighters in the world, and fans of MMA will not want to miss it.
UFC 289 fight card
Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana, women’s bantamweight championship
Beneil Dariush -120 vs. Charles Oliveira +100, lightweights
Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt, welterweights
Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr, featherweights
Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Chris Daukaus, light heavyweights
Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder, featherweights
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis, middleweights
Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders, middleweights
Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak, flyweights
Hakeem Dawodu vs. Lucas Almeida, featherweights
Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius, women’s flyweights
Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng, bantamweights
Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira, women’s strawweights
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