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sports2 years ago

Amanda Nunes' Retirement Speech and UFC 289 Highlights

Amanda Nunes announced her retirement after defeating Irena Aldana at UFC 289, disappointing Julianna Pena who was supposed to fight Nunes for the third time. Pena criticized Nunes for retiring before facing her and called her out on social media. Nunes responded by saying Pena broke a rib and couldn't fight. Nunes' retirement opens up the women's Bantamweight division, but UFC President Dana White suggested the promotion would shut down the 145-pound division.

via MMA Mania|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-division#julianna-pena
sports2 years ago

Amanda Nunes' Retirement Sparks Controversy and Apologies in UFC 289.

Irene Aldana apologizes for her lackluster performance against Amanda Nunes in the UFC 289 main event, where she suffered a lopsided unanimous decision loss. Aldana blames the showing on a "blockage" that prevented her from being herself and promises to work hard to earn a second chance. Despite the loss, Aldana is still highly ranked in the women's bantamweight division and is still in the orbit of another championship opportunity.

via MMA Junkie|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-division#irene-aldana
sports2 years ago

Sean O'Malley advises Raul Rosas Jr. to take a break and focus on improvement.

Sean O'Malley advises Raul Rosas Jr. to take a break from fighting and focus on improving his skills after suffering his first loss to Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287. O'Malley believes that Rosas may have been rushed into the spotlight too soon and could benefit from more experience before returning to the octagon. He also questions whether Rosas' training partners are too accommodating to his grappling-heavy style and suggests that he needs to improve his overall game.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight-division#christian-rodriguez#raul-rosas-jr
mma2 years ago

UFC San Antonio: Sandhagen vs. Vera Decision and More

Michael Bisping believes Marlon Vera's slow start cost him the fight against Cory Sandhagen in the UFC bantamweight division. Sandhagen's diverse striking approach and takedowns disrupted Vera early on, preventing him from cutting off and striking his opponent for significant portions of time. Although Vera came alive in the third round, it was too little too late, and Sandhagen won the fight via split decision.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight-division#cory-sandhagen#marlon-vera