UFC 289 Outcomes: Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana (Highlights)

We have now you coated for all of tonight’s UFC 289 outcomes, together with the principle occasion title battle between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana.

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Nunes (23-5 MMA) was initially slated to have a trilogy battle with Julianna Pena at tonight’s occasion, however ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ was compelled to withdraw from the competition as a consequence of harm. ‘The Lioness’ in fact defeated Pena to reclaim the ladies’s bantamweight world title in her most up-to-date effort at UFC 277.

In the meantime, Irene Aldana (14-7 MMA) will enter the evenings headliner sporting a two-fight win streak, this after incomes Octagon victories over Yana Santos and Macy Chiasson. The 35-year-old shall be getting her first alternative at UFC gold this night.

Queen of the jungle 🦁

The Lioness able to defend her bantamweight throne! #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/Mu3qS5ABDj

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Spherical one of many UFC 289 most important occasion begins and Amanda Nunes rapidly will get to work with some lovely entrance kicks to the physique of Irene Aldana. ‘The Lioness’ with a very good mixture. She continues to work jabs and kicks. Nunes shoots in for a takedown however doesn’t decide to it. She is simply making Aldana suppose. The challenger cracks her with a very good proper. Nunes seems to be okay, however she’s received a minimize now. Amanda Nunes with a proper hand after which a low kick. The horn soudns to finish spherical one.

Spherical two of the UFC 289 headliner begins and Irene Aldana throws out a proper hand however eats a jab from the champion. Amanda Nunes is doubling up on her jab and backing down the challenger within the course of. ‘The Lioness’ shoots for a takedown, however Aldana defends. The challenger lands a pleasant low kick. Nunes goes again to work along with her jab. Aldana has landed 7 strikes within the opening seven minutes of the competition. Not good. Amanda Nunes with extra crisp jabs from vary. She shoots in for a takedown try and will get it. The champ opts to face again up and the horn sounds to finish spherical two.

Spherical 3 of the UFC 289 most important occasion begins and Amanda Nunes is clearly simply having enjoyable in there at this level. She continues to batter the challenger along with her jab. ‘The Lioness’ with a visit takedown and she or he will get it. Nunes working from half guard and touchdown some first rate floor and pound. Irene Aldana seems to be to assault the arm, however the champ is sensible to the submission try and breaks free. Now it’s Nunes attacking the arm. She loses prime place nevertheless and we at the moment are again to standing. Amanda Nunes with a giant mixture to shut out the spherical.

We’re headed to championship rounds!

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Spherical 4 of the UFC 289 most important occasion proved to be extra of the identical for the reigning bantamweight champion. Nunes battered Aldana within the standup all through the five-minute spherical and the challenger seems to be fully out of gasoline heading into the fifth.

THE DIFFERENCE BEFORE THE FINAL ROUND 😲 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/EaNDcVHMwp

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The fifth and last spherical of the UFC 289 most important occasion resulted in one other dominant 5 minutes for Amanda Nunes. The champ continued to batter the challenger on the toes and easily cruised to her second straight unanimous determination victory.