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sports2 years ago

The Impact of Amanda Nunes' Retirement on MMA.

UFC President Dana White compares Amanda Nunes' retirement to Lorenzo Fertitta's departure from combat sports after selling the UFC. White expressed sadness but also happiness for Nunes, who announced her retirement after dominating Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289. Nunes, who is considered one of the greatest women's fighters in MMA history, cited her family as the reason for her retirement. White praised Nunes' final performance and acknowledged that he's not surprised by her decision to retire after a long and lucrative career in the UFC.

via Yahoo Sports|
#amanda-nunes#dana-white#irene-aldana
sports2 years ago

The Impact of Amanda Nunes' Retirement on MMA.

UFC President Dana White compares Amanda Nunes' retirement to Lorenzo Fertitta's departure from combat sports, expressing sadness but also happiness for her decision to focus on family. Nunes dominated Irene Aldana in her final fight, winning every round and breaking two records. White admits he's not surprised by her retirement, citing her successful career and financial stability.

via MMA Fighting|
#amanda-nunes#dana-white#irene-aldana
sports2 years ago

Amanda Nunes dominates Irene Aldana at UFC 289.

Irene Aldana, who lost to Amanda Nunes at UFC 289, has issued a statement on her social media account, apologizing to her coaches and fans for her performance. She mentioned a mental blockage that affected her performance and promised to return stronger and free from any psychological setbacks. Meanwhile, Amanda Nunes retired from the sport and secured her name as the greatest female mixed martial arts of all time for most in the fighting community.

via Bloody Elbow|
#amanda-nunes#irene-aldana#mental-blockage
sports2 years ago

"UFC 289: Amanda Nunes Retires After Dominating Irene Aldana"

Amanda Nunes retired on top after dominating Irene Aldana for 25 minutes in the women's Bantamweight title fight at UFC 289. Charles Oliveira returned to his winning ways by obliterating Beneil Dariush in the first round. Pena vs. Pennington is the logical fight to declare a new champion in the 135-pound division. Dana White stated that Oliveira will face Islam Makhachev in a rematch. Mike Malott, Dan Ige, and Marc-Andre Barriault also won their respective fights and have potential opponents for their next bouts.

via MMA Mania|
#amanda-nunes#charles-oliveira#dana-white
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

Amanda Nunes' Retirement Sparks Controversy Among UFC Fighters.

Irene Aldana issues a statement on Instagram after her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 289, promising to get back to the top of the mountain again and fulfill her goal of winning the bantamweight championship. Aldana was criticized for her lack of activity during the fight and was outstruck by Nunes by almost a 4-to-1 margin. Despite the loss, Aldana sits in an advantageous position in the division with the bantamweight championship now vacated by Nunes.

via MMA Fighting|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-championship#irene-aldana
sports2 years ago

Amanda Nunes Retires After Dominant UFC 289 Victory.

Amanda Nunes, the UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion, has retired from the sport following her latest title defense against Irene Aldana. Nunes stated that she had made the decision to retire before the fight and that she had accomplished everything she wanted to in her career. The future of the women’s featherweight division is uncertain, but the bantamweight division will continue with a championship fight for the vacant title. Nunes thinks Aldana has a good chance of becoming the champion.

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

Amanda Nunes Retires on Top After Dominant Performance at UFC 289

Amanda Nunes announces her retirement after a near-flawless performance in a bantamweight title defense against Irene Aldana at UFC 289, setting the bantamweight record for most takedowns. She goes out on top as the women’s bantamweight champion, the women’s featherweight champion, and the greatest female MMA fighter of all time. Nunes defeated seven women who have held a UFC belt, beating Valentina Shevchenko twice as well as Cris “Cyborg” Justino, Julianna Peña, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Germaine de Randamie and Holly Holm.

via Yahoo Sports|
#amanda-nunes#irene-aldana#retirement
sports2 years ago

Amanda Nunes announces retirement after dominant win at UFC 289.

Amanda Nunes, the greatest women's fighter of all time, announced her retirement after a dominant performance against Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in Vancouver. Nunes won via unanimous decision and defended her UFC women's bantamweight title. She is also the UFC women's featherweight champion, but will vacate both belts in retirement. Nunes is one of only four fighters in UFC history to hold two divisional titles simultaneously and has the most UFC title fight wins among women in history.

via ESPN|
#amanda-nunes#irene-aldana#retirement
sports2 years ago

"UFC 289: Nunes vs Aldana - Weigh-in, Embedded, and Best Bets"

Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana both made championship weight at 135 pounds on the dot for their bantamweight title clash at UFC 289. All 22 fighters competing on Saturday’s card successfully made weight, including Raquel Pennington as a backup for the main event. Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush also successfully made weight for their co-main event lightweight bout.

via MMA Fighting|
#amanda-nunes#bantamweight-title#irene-aldana
sports2 years ago

UFC 289: Horses, Vlogs, Fight Card, and Underdogs.

Episode two of "Embedded" has been released ahead of UFC 289, which will feature Amanda Nunes defending her Bantamweight title against Irene Aldana, and Charles Oliveira facing Beneil Dariush in the co-main event. The cameras of "Embedded" capture the fighters' final preparations during fight week. The event will also include Eryk Anders vs. Marc-Andre Barriault and Chris Curtis vs. Nassourdine Imavov.

via MMA Mania|
#amanda-nunes#beneil-dariush#charles-oliveira
sports2 years ago

Irene Aldana replaces Julianna Pena, faces Amanda Nunes in UFC 289 main event.

Irene Aldana will replace Julianna Peña as Amanda Nunes' opponent at UFC 289 on June 10, as Peña suffered a rib injury. Aldana, a former Invicta FC title challenger, has won four of her last five fights and is vying to become the fourth active Mexican-born champion. Nunes, the No. 1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, suffered a shocking upset against Peña in December 2021 but bounced back in dominant fashion with a decision win over Nunes last July.

via ESPN|
#amanda-nunes#dana-white#irene-aldana