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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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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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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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May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill will now be the main event of UFC Vegas 73 on May 20th, with a five-round strawweight contest scheduled. Originally, this clash was set for just three rounds at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C. Due to Irene Aldana being removed from her upcoming clash with Raquel Pennington and instead replacing Julianna Peña at UFC 289, the company had … Continue reading May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

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The UFC 289 main card has been announced, featuring a title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana as the headline event

The UFC’s highly anticipated return to Canada is set to feature an electrifying main card that fans won’t want to miss. UFC 289, which takes place on June 10 in Vancouver, will see reigning bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes defend her title against Irene Aldana in the main event. This comes after Nunes’ original opponent Julianna Peña had to pull out due to injury, leaving the … Continue reading The UFC 289 main card has been announced, featuring a title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana as the headline event

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Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

If Israel Adesanya were to show up to his next fight with a tattoo that reads “No Ragrets”, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to many. The drama between the two-time middleweight champion and Alex Pereira’s son is becoming legendary in the world of mixed martial arts. Adesanya’s mocking of Pereira’s son during his knockout win against him drew both negative and positive reactions from … Continue reading Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

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UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

Dana White, UFC President, made the announcement that Julianna Peña will not be competing in their highly anticipated bantamweight championship trilogy fight in Vancouver, Canada on June 10th due to an injury. Replacing her will be the talented boxer Irene Aldana who is sure to give Nunes a run for her money. Julianna Peña emerged victorious in their previous meeting, stunning Nunes with a submission … Continue reading UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

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UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

The upcoming UFC Vegas 73 event, scheduled for May 20 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, will be headlined by an enticing rematch between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana, two of the best-ranked bantamweight female fighters in the world. The promotion announced the five-round main event on Tuesday, paving the way for another clash between Pennington and Aldana since their previous meeting at the … Continue reading UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

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