UFC 289 results: Amanda Nunes scores dominant decision win, announces retirement
Check out the results for Saturday’s event, live from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
“UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana” took place Saturday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The night’s main card streamed live on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN, ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
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In the main event, double champ Amanda Nunes (23-5 MMA, 16-2 UFC) put her women’s bantamweight title on the line against Mexican challenger Irene Aldana (14-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC). Following a dominant decision win, “The Lioness” announced that her days in the octagon had come to an end.
Additionally, the co-main event featured a key lightweight clash with former champ Charles Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) taking on top contender Beneil Dariush (22-5-1 MMA, 16-5-1 UFC).
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UFC 289 results include:
MAIN CARD (ESPN+ pay-per-view)
- Champ Amanda Nunes def. Irene Aldana via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-43) – to defend women’s bantamweight title
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1667759551238623233
- Charles Oliveira def. Beneil Dariush via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:10
https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1667744655939895296
- Mike Malott def. Adam Fugitt via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:06
https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1667738838998077440
- Dan Ige def. Nate Landwehr via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Marc-Andre Barriault def. Eryk Anders via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN, ESPN+)
- Chris Curtis vs. Nassourdine Imavov declared a no contest (accidental clash of heads) – Round 2, 3:04
https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1667712023084384256
- Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Aiemann Zahabi def. Aoriqileng via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:04
https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1667695526085816320
- Kyle Nelson def. Blake Bilder via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass)
- Stephen Erceg def. David Dvorak via unanimous decisions (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Diana Belbita def. Maria Oliveira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
