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Irene Aldana tipped to shock the world against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289: ‘We can shock her’

Irene Aldana’s jiu-jitsu coach, Diego Lopes, believes she can shock the world against Amanda Nunes, just as Alexa Grasso did with her fourth-round submission against Valentina Shevchenko in March. Aldana will head to the Great White North on June 10 for her first crack at UFC gold as she is set to challenge reigning two-division […]

Irene Aldana’s jiu-jitsu coach, Diego Lopes, believes she can shock the world against Amanda Nunes, just as Alexa Grasso did with her fourth-round submission against Valentina Shevchenko in March.

Aldana will head to the Great White North on June 10 for her first crack at UFC gold as she is set to challenge reigning two-division titleholder Amanda Nunes for the women’s bantamweight world championship. A winner in four of her last five matchups, Aldana stepped up to the plate after Nunes’ originally scheduled opponent, Julianna Pena, was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Despite the somewhat short-notice nature of their pairing, Aldana’s coach is confident that the Mexican-born striker can get the job done and follow in the footsteps of another one of his pupils, Alexa Grasso.

“Amanda is a tough fight for anyone in the division,” Lopes said on a recent episode of MMA Fighting’s Trocação Franca podcast. “We know she’s the best in the division, but I think our team is used to fighting that, like Alexa did with Valentina. Everybody saw Valentina as unbeatable, and we went there and did our job to win the fight.”

In addition to working with Irene Aldana, Diego Lopes was also in the corner of Alexa Grasso the night she tapped out Valentina Shevchenko to capture the 125-pound crown. The well-respected BJJ coach suggested that history could repeat itself at UFC 289 and bring Mexico its fourth UFC title this year.

“I think we can surprise Amanda like that,” Lopes said of Aldana’s chances. “To go in there and show something Amanda hasn’t faced yet, which is the level of boxing Irene has, to surprise her and bring the second [UFC] belt to the team and the fourth to Mexico.”

What’s Next For Alexa Grasso Following Her Historic Victory Against Valentina Shevchenko?

While Diego Lopes has his hands full preparing Irene Aldana for the biggest opportunity of her mixed martial arts career thus far, he expects to know what the future holds for newly crowned flyweight titleholder Alexa Grasso before long. The likeliest scenario is an immediate rematch with former champion Valentina Shevchenko, but it’s possible that rising contenders Manon Fiorot or Erin Blanchfield could sneak in and score their own title opportunity. No matter the case, Grasso and her team will be ready for whatever the promotion presents.

“It really depends on what the UFC has in mind for Alexa,” Lopes said. “We’ll be ready to fight any opponent the UFC gives us.”

Lopes will also have his eyes locked on two big impending title tilts featuring Mexico’s finest during International Fight Week in July. Brandon Moreno will defend his UFC flyweight world title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch more than five years in the making. The bout will co-headline UFC 290 on July 8 alongside a featherweight championship unification bout as undisputed king Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski will look to unify his title against interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez.

“I’ll be watching them, especially Yair’s fight with Volkanovski, because I like to watch every fighter in my division and see at what level they are,” said Lopes, who impressed in his UFC debut earlier this month in a hard-fought decision loss to 17-0 talent Movsar Evloev. “It’s a hard fight, and it might be surprising. Yair could win, but Volkanovski could dominate the fight. I think it’s going to be very dynamic, and will go down to the small details.

“[Moreno vs. Pantoja] will be very interesting because Pantoja already beat Brandon twice, once on [The Ultimate Fighter] and then in the UFC, so let’s see what they bring to the table now. I had the opportunity to train with Brandon a few times and see his evolution. It’s going to be a very tough fight and we stay on the fence — having trained with Brandon and having a friendship with him, I hope he gets to defends the belt and keep it in Mexico because the country is working really hard for years to get to this point.”

Sean Strickland slams UFC champ-Champ Amanda Nunes, compares her to ‘The thing in Street Fighter’

Sean Strickland doesn’t think too highly of women’s mixed martial arts or reigning two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes. No week would be complete without middleweight contender Sean Strickland doling out his own brand of wisdom. After sharing his rather disgusting take on the passing of amateur mixed martial artist Shalie Lipp, the California native is […]

Sean Strickland doesn’t think too highly of women’s mixed martial arts or reigning two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes.

No week would be complete without middleweight contender Sean Strickland doling out his own brand of wisdom. After sharing his rather disgusting take on the passing of amateur mixed martial artist Shalie Lipp, the California native is once again turning his attention toward women in combat sports. Specifically general consensus WMMA GOAT Amanda Nunes. In a sit-down interview with fellow UFC standout Chris Curtis, Strickland compared ‘The Lioness’ to Street Fighter character Blanca, and not in a flattering way.

“Nunes is that big girl right? Brazilian chick, she kind of looks like the thing in Street Fighter,” Strickland said. “No? A little bit, a little bit… Blanca, the thing with the arms that’s, like, a big forehead. Yeah, she has like multiple arms, dude” (h/t MMA News).

‘Tarzan’ did not stop there, suggesting that women will always take a backseat to men in combat sports.

“If you go on YouTube right now and you have an option between watching two random guys fight and two chicks fight that’ve never trained, are you gonna watch the two a**holes fight who’ve never trained or are you gonna watch the two chicks fight who’ve never trained? You want to see two men fight,” Strickland continued.

Sean Strickland Discredits Amanda Nunes’ Power Before Her Return to the Octagon at UFC 289

Before wrapping up another ignorant take, Sean Strickland managed to circle back to Amanda Nunes, taking a shot at the Brazilian’s power compared to that of the average male fighter.

“I mean, here’s the thing man, there are some great women fights but it’s, like, f*cking you know, it’s like you know who’s like even if you take a small champion, a small champion could go f*ck up an NFL player… Now, you take Amanda Nunes, and you have her go fight an NFL linebacker, the linebacker is gonna be like, ‘Did I just feel wind hit my face?’”

Amanda Nunes was originally scheduled to close out her trilogy with former champion Julianna Pena at UFC 289 on June 10. The ‘Venezuelan Vixen’ was forced to withdraw due to an injury, paving the way for Irene Aldana to step up and take her spot in the highly anticipated headliner. The event will emanate from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Amanda Nunes reveals she almost retired after UFC championship loss in 2021: ‘I think I’m done’

Undisputed two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes has admitted that she contemplated retiring from mixed martial arts competition following her stunning upset submission loss to Julianna Peña back in December 2021, initially telling her former coach, Din Thomas that she was “done” with the sport whilst still in the Octagon. Nunes, the current undisputed bantamweight and featherweight […]

Nunes, the current undisputed bantamweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, most recently recaptured bantamweight spoils against Peña in July of last year at UFC 277, turning in a dominant unanimous decision victory in the pair’s championship rematch.

However, prior to that, Nunes had co-headlined UFC 269 the December prior in a bantamweight title fight against Peña, turning in a dominant opening round performance, before dropping her title in arguably the biggest upset loss in the history of the organization.

Initially slated to headline UFC 289 next month against Peña in the pair’s trilogy rubber match, fractured ribs have ruled the former champion from contention, with Nunes instead drawing Irene Aldana in a title fight in British Columbia in the promotion’s return to Canadian soil.

Amanda Nunes reflects on debilitating loss to Julianna Peña

However, reflecting on her shocking submission defeat at the hands of The Ultimate Fighter victor, Peña, Nunes admitted that she had seriously contemplated retiring from the sport.

“You know, I was very confused,” Amanda Nunes told ESPN during a recent interview. “Losing my belt was crazy, but at the same time, I always said something was wrong. I saw Din [Thomas] right in the arena, and I give him a hug. I looked at him and said, ‘I think I’m done.’ We looked at each other and he [said], ‘Are you sure?’”

“I drove back home, was putting my thoughts together… I was sad for a couple moments in the camp, and when I put everything together, and me and Nina (Nunes) talked,” Amanda Nunes explained. “I was like, ‘I can not leave my belt with Julianna (Peña). It can be someone else but her.’ She did’t deserve that belt. She didn’t do anything to really deserve [and] hold that belt.” (Transcribed by MMA News)

Last competing at the featherweight limit back in March 2021, Nunes turned in a dominant opening round submission win over Megan Anderson, submitting the Gold Coast native with a first round triangle armbar stoppage at the UFC Apex facility.

Amanda Nunes scoffs at Julianna Peña, touts Irene Aldana as ‘Real opponent’ ahead of UFC 289 title fight

Ahead of her Octagon return in June atop a UFC 289 pay-per-view card in British Columbia, Canada, undisputed duel-weight champion, Amanda Nunes has described incoming challenger, Irene Aldana as the legitimate title chaser at 135lbs – rather than former champion and two-time foe, Julianna Peña. Nunes, the current undisputed bantamweight and featherweight champion, is slated […]

Nunes, the current undisputed bantamweight and featherweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 289 in June in a bantamweight title defense against Mexican challenger, Aldana.

Initially, Nunes was scheduled to face-off with the above-mentioned former division champion, Peña on that card in the promotion’s return to Canada, however, fractured ribs have ruled the latter from contention.

In turn, Aldana, a native of Guadalajara, now has opportunity to join compatriots, Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodríguez, and Alexa Grasso as champions hailing from the region under the banner of the UFC.

Amanda Nunes heaps praise on the ability of Irene Aldana ahead of UFC 289

And issuing praise to the streaking finishing ahead of UFC 289, Nunes labelled Aldana as a real challenger to her throne, considering her one-sided rematch win over Peña back in July of last year at UFC 277.

“Honestly, this is the original opponent right there,” Amanda Nunes said of Irene Aldana at their UFC 289 pre-fight press conference. “…Now we are here with the real opponent. I’m very happy about it. Less heavy, as well, and I’m excited. After what I did with Julianna Peña in our last fight, there’s no question. So now [Aldana is] here, I’m every happy for her, and now we’re going to see each other soon.”

“Aldana is very, very tough,” Amanda Nunes explained. “She has heavy hands. So, she’s technical, and this is going to be so fun. I have heavy hands, as well. I’m well rounded, so you guys have to be excited for this.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

In the midst of a two-fight winning run, Aldana most recently finished both former featherweight title challenger, Yana Santos, as well as The Ultimate Fighter victor, Macy Chiasson with strikes – earning her short-notice title fight with Nunes this summer.

Julianna Peña eyes Nunes – Aldana title fight following UFC 289: ‘I look forward to fighting the winner’

Julianna Peña has addressed her withdrawal from this summer’s UFC 289 pay-per-view headliner with two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes, confirming her plans to return in a bantamweight title fight against either the Brazilian, or new challenger, Irene Aldana. Peña, the current #1 ranked bantamweight contender and former undisputed bantamweight champion, was scheduled to headline UFC 289 […]

Peña, the current #1 ranked bantamweight contender and former undisputed bantamweight champion, was scheduled to headline UFC 289 on June 10. from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, however, withdraw from the clash with Nunes after suffering fractured ribs ahead of the bout.

As a result, Bahia native, Nunes has since booked a headlining fight against surging Mexican striker, Aldana – with the matchup taking main event honors at the UFC 289 flagship event in Canada.

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Releasing a statement in the wake of her withdrawal and rib injury, Peña confirmed her intentions to fight either Nunes or Aldana for gold following UFC 289 this summer.

Julianna Peña eyes title fight in return from injury later this year

“Hi. Wanted to give it a few days before I addressed the situation,” Julianna Peña posted on Instagram. “I am out of my fight in Vancouver for UFC 289. I am absolutely gutted. You guys only see us preform on one night but I wish you guys could see the other side of what fighters have to go through on a daily basis. A fighter’s life is not an easy road but it’s one that lights my soul on fire. It’s my passion and I do it everyday with my whole heart. I give my everything every time I step into the Octagon and I wanted nothing more than to make this fight possible.”

“Going into a fight, you’re never 100 percent but in this case, the doctors intervened and I was forced to withdraw,” Julianna Peña continued. “I train so hard and as you can see from my pictures I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into this camp to show you guys how obsessed I am at improving myself. Unfortunately, it’s going to have to wait, I trust in God’s plan and have faith everything will work out for the best.”

“I give my sincerest apologies to UFC and Amanda Nunes. Wishing both Irene Aldana and Amanda Nunes a great fight, looking forward to fighting the winner to regain my belt! Oss.”

Amanda Nunes opens as huge betting favorite to defeat Irene Aldana in UFC 289 title showdown

Seeing a switch in opponent ahead of UFC 289 – undisputed two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes remains on course to headliner the pay-per-view event, and opens once more as a distinguished betting favorite ahead of a bantamweight title fight against Irene Aldana. Nunes, the current undisputed bantamweight and featherweight under the banner of the UFC, is […]

Nunes, the current undisputed bantamweight and featherweight under the banner of the UFC, is scheduled to headline UFC 289 on June 10. – taking on Mexican striker, Aldana at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – in the promotion’s pay-per-view return to ‘The Great White North’.

Initially, Bahia bruiser, Nunes was scheduled to headline the flagship showcase against former champion, Julianna Peña, however, the Washington native suffered fractured ribs ahead of the trilogy rubber match, forcing the former bantamweight champion to withdraw from the title outing.

And as for fan-favorite contender, Aldana, the Mexican puncher has since been pulled from a scheduled rematch with common-foe, Raquel Pennington later this month at the UFC Apex facility – in place of her premier title outing under the banner of the Dana White-led organization.

Opening as a sizeable betting favorite to land a victory over Aldana in June in the main event of UFC 289, Nunes is already available as high as a -550 betting favorite to defeat the former this summer – while the challenger opens as a massive +390 underdog ahead of the showcase.

Betting for the title matchup is already available within in numerous markets ahead of UFC 289, including best online casinos Canada – as Brazilian powerhouse opens as a comfortable betting favorite to remain queen of the bantamweights amid the beginning of her second title reign at in the division.

Initially clinching undisputed bantamweight gold with a dominant first round win over former champion, Miesha Tate in a makeshift UFC 200 main event in July 2016, Nunes latched onto a first round rear-naked choke submission win – enjoying a stunning eight-fight winning run before her submission loss to the above-mentioned, Peña.

Racking up victory after victory against elite competition at both the bantamweight and featherweight limit, Bahia native, Nunes has defeated Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko, Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Germaine de Randamie, Felicia Spencer, and Megan Anderson in championship fights during her tenure under the UFC banner.

Long-linked with an eventual championship tangle at the bantamweight since her UFC landing, Aldana, a former Invicta FC feature akin to Nunes, has landed notable victories over the likes of Bethe Correia, Vanessa Melo, and in spectacular fashion – stopped Kelten Vieira with a thunderous first round KO en route to a main event fight with common-foe, Holm.

Both opening and closing as considerable betting favorites during the latter time of her UFC tenure, Nunes had closed as quite surprising underdogs for fights against the above-mentioned, Tate, Rousey, Shevchenko, and Cyborg – managing to land victories in each of those fights nevertheless.

And despite her submission defeat to Peña back in 2021, the Brazilian had closed as a resounding -245 to reclaim the title last July, and had opened as a monstrous -700 to defeat the Washington native in a scheduled June trilogy rubber match this year prior to the clash’s cancellation.