Mayra Bueno Silva may support Amanda Nunes, but she foresees Irene Aldana winning in UFC 289 as “She’s not hungry”

Mayra Bueno Silva, a Brazilian UFC bantamweight fighter, has predicted an upset victory for Irene Aldana over current champion Amanda Nunes at the upcoming UFC 289. Silva expressed her admiration for Nunes but commented that she didn’t believe the champ was as focused anymore. With Aldana’s solid boxing skills and successful knockouts of Yana Santos and Macy Chiasson, Silva believes Aldana could claim the title. … Continue reading Mayra Bueno Silva may support Amanda Nunes, but she foresees Irene Aldana winning in UFC 289 as “She’s not hungry”

Irene Aldana to Amanda Nunes

Coach believes Irene Aldana has potential to shock Amanda Nunes like Alexa Grasso did Valentina Shevchenk

In Vancouver on June 10th, UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will face a challenger in Irene Aldana. Aldana’s jiu-jitsu coach, Diego Lopes from Mexico’s Lobo Gym, believes Aldana has the potential to cause another upset along the lines of Alexa Grasso’s rear-naked choke win over Valentina Shevchenko in March. Lopes has praised Aldana’s punching ability and feels it could be decisive against Nunes. While acknowledging … Continue reading Coach believes Irene Aldana has potential to shock Amanda Nunes like Alexa Grasso did Valentina Shevchenk

The promotional poster for UFC 289 has been unveiled

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Canada in June with an exciting card in store for MMA fans. The promotional poster has been released, featuring Amanda Nunes, who will lead the main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Nunes, the top fighter, will defend her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana in what promises to be a thrilling bout. The Mexican fighter has … Continue reading The promotional poster for UFC 289 has been unveiled

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