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

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The UFC has set its sights on Holly Holm to headline their July 15 event against Mayra Bueno Silva

In an attempt to earn another title shot, Holly Holm is set to headline the UFC’s event on July 15th against Mayra Bueno Silva in the bantamweight main event. Initially scheduled to face Miesha Tate, Bueno Silva will now take on the former UFC bantamweight champion and boxing Hall of Famer following Tate’s hand injury. The matchup will precede the welterweight matchup between Rafael dos … Continue reading The UFC has set its sights on Holly Holm to headline their July 15 event against Mayra Bueno Silva

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