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Amanda Ribas draws inspiration from Amanda Nunes’ dual championship, proving that it can be achieved, as she aims high

Amanda Ribas, an accomplished fighter listed in the top 15 of both the flyweight and strawweight UFC rankings, seeks to solidify her position further with a win against Maycee Barber. The match is set to take place in Jacksonville as part of the co-main event. Ribas aspires to be one of the flyweight elite and the first woman in UFC history to hold titles in … Continue reading Amanda Ribas draws inspiration from Amanda Nunes’ dual championship, proving that it can be achieved, as she aims high

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Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

The flyweight title will be on the line when Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off once again at the upcoming UFC Fight Night on September 16th. Their upcoming rematch is set to take place just over six months since Grasso stunned the MMA world with a surprise victory, dethroning the long-reigning champion Shevchenko in March at UFC 285. Grasso secured her momentous win after … Continue reading Highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set for UFC Fight Night on September 16th

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Erin Blanchfield is eager to challenge Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight championship, stating it’s a pursuit she’s interested in

Erin Blanchfield is eager to continue fighting and she’s excited about the prospect of moving up to the 135-pound weight class to compete for a different championship. Although Blanchfield may potentially be in line for a flyweight title fight, after her impressive win over Jessica Andrade in February, recent events have altered her plans. Alexa Grasso has caused a disruption by defeating Valentina Shevchenko, which … Continue reading Erin Blanchfield is eager to challenge Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight championship, stating it’s a pursuit she’s interested in

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Julianna Peña claims she is the top female fighter in MMA and dismisses the featherweight category as illegitimate

Julianna Peña seems to have a high opinion of herself as a warrior rather than a fighter. She believes herself to be the greatest fighter of all time, even surpassing Amanda Nunes. Peña and Nunes have a longstanding feud, with Peña previously submitting Nunes in a fight and Nunes winning a rematch shortly after. Peña believes she still has a one-up on Nunes, as she … Continue reading Julianna Peña claims she is the top female fighter in MMA and dismisses the featherweight category as illegitimate

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Dana White likens Amanda Nunes’ retirement to Lorenzo Fertitta’s exit from combat sports after selling the UFC

The retirement of Amanda Nunes following UFC 289 left Dana White feeling sad, but understanding of her decision. White has rarely tried to dissuade fighters from retiring, respecting their choices to end their careers. Nunes delivered a dominant performance in the main event against Irene Aldana before laying down her gloves and announcing her retirement. A child at home and another baby on the way … Continue reading Dana White likens Amanda Nunes’ retirement to Lorenzo Fertitta’s exit from combat sports after selling the UFC

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UFC 289 Recap: Amanda Nunes’ Career, Charles Oliveira’s Victory

The world of MMA saw some major events take place over the weekend, with Amanda Nunes retiring after defeating Irene Aldana to retain her bantamweight title and Charles Oliveira stunning Beneil Dariush. Canadian fighters also put on a show in Vancouver. Many questions have arisen from these events, so let’s dive into them. When it comes to Amanda Nunes’ career, it’s hard to pinpoint any … Continue reading UFC 289 Recap: Amanda Nunes’ Career, Charles Oliveira’s Victory

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Irene Aldana has released a response to her defeat at the hands of Amanda Nunes during UFC 289, citing it as a “bad night”

Irene Aldana, despite her regrets over her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 289, promises her fans that she intends to climb back to the top. Following her defeat, officials requested that Aldana be checked out at a local Vancouver hospital, which prevented her from attending the post-fight press conference. However, Aldana assured her fans that she did not suffer any significant physical damage, other … Continue reading Irene Aldana has released a response to her defeat at the hands of Amanda Nunes during UFC 289, citing it as a “bad night”

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Amanda Nunes dismisses the idea of any future UFC belts in her weight classes as fake and mocks Julianna Peña

Amanda Nunes has unequivocally put an end to any speculation regarding a potential comeback and dismissed any talk from her supposed challengers. The “Lioness” decided to retire on her own terms at UFC 289 in Vancouver, following a unanimous decision win over Irene Aldana in the headline event. After her sixth successful defense of her 135-pound title, Nunes, a two-division champion, placed both her bantamweight … Continue reading Amanda Nunes dismisses the idea of any future UFC belts in her weight classes as fake and mocks Julianna Peña

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Julianna Pena expresses frustration over Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289

Julianna Pena was clearly unhappy when she saw Amanda Nunes lay her gloves on the canvas after UFC 289. Nunes won against Aldana after Pena was forced to withdraw due to a broken rib. This decision turned out to be crucial as Nunes used this win to announce that she was retiring as a two-division UFC champion. Pena initially wrote, “I’ll take that as a … Continue reading Julianna Pena expresses frustration over Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289

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According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

Amanda Nunes, the two-division UFC champion, may be remembered as the company’s final featherweight champion. After dominating Irene Aldana and successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289 in Vancouver, “The Lioness” announced her retirement from the sport. UFC President Dana White suggested that the 145-pound division could be closed since Nunes left, but no decisions have been made. When Germaine de Randamie was crowned … Continue reading According to Dana White, the possibility of a women’s featherweight division ending happens with Amanda Nunes’ retirement

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At UFC 289, Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana and announces her retirement from fighting

Amanda Nunes has decided to retire at the pinnacle of her success in the world of MMA. The UFC’s sole two-weight champion made her announcement on Saturday, just after winning another title defense in a flawless performance during UFC 289’s main event. Nunes dominated Irene Aldana with ease, and secured the sixth defense of her bantamweight belt during her two title reigns. She won the … Continue reading At UFC 289, Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana and announces her retirement from fighting

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Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

The highly anticipated UFC 289 event is almost here, and all eyes are on bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes as she prepares for the first defense of her second reign. “The Lioness” secured the title from Julianna Peña in July and will now face Irene Aldana in the octagon this coming Saturday. Both fighters achieved the 135-pound championship weight at the official weigh-ins on Friday, with … Continue reading Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

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