Amanda Nunes, Irene Aldana Preview Title Fight | UFC 289 | MMA Fighting

The #UFC289 press conference took place on Friday in Newark, N.J., and featured two-division champ Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana as they previewed their bantamweight title fight on June 10 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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[@FC-kn3eb]

Very nice to see two opponents in such a very important fight and having that kind of RESPECTFUL ATTITUDE towards each other.

[@kuryanthomas1438]

yeah nunez would have been a lot more disrespectful. Julianna can fight her way back to a third fight. But this was the right fight to make for 145 right now.

[@FC-kn3eb]

@@kuryanthomas1438 Honestly I would have preferred to see Holly Holmes instead. Holly seems to be very well-rounded, fast, skillful, experienced, and determined.

[@spotted_salamander]

You gotta love Irene's respect for Nunes's GOAT status. She earns my respect for that alone.

[@FC-kn3eb]

@@spotted_salamander Irene showed her class by having such a respectful attitude. Very similar to Alexa grasso towards Valentina indeed. I love to see fighters with that respect when it is something sincere like obviously the two aformentioned cases Regards

[@kislayberi]

KiNd rEsPeCtFuL... gtfo soyboy

[@ronfloresf1566]

Definitely nothing wrong with respect. True sportsmanship 👍🏼

[@alishajain98]

Man I want Irene to win so bad but listening to her saying she’s just grateful for the opportunity vs Amanda actually being confident about winning the fight says enough really. I hope Irene proves me wrong but either way I think this is going to be a great fight. Aldana never has boring fights.

[@jorrba3934]

Alexa Grasso also said she was very grateful having the opportunity to fight Valentina. Look, she proved everyone wrong.

[@Buk2x]

@@jorrba3934 I was just about to say this 👌🏾. I feel like it’s some type of psychological warfare lol

[@maradona8623]

She just being respectful! Don’t mean she won’t snatch the belt!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda And Still

[@iHDTwist]

Being respectful don’t mean she scared or backing down, Mexicans respect their opponents at all times

[@antonioaguilar4157]

07:30. I'm mexican, that statement probably say nothing to you, but for a mexican means a lot. When she says Im mexican is not saying I gonna win easy peasy, she is saying that she is commited to die fighting at the line, no matter what, no matter who. Why? Because she is mexican, thats why mtf!!! Viva México cabrones!!!! 🇲🇽

[@theheat9073]

How did that go for Cejudo? 🇯🇲💪🏾

[@mp6732]

Awebo. Hopefully she will bring that Mexican boxing style and fight Amanda in the clinch. To KO Amanda Irene will have to take chances and throw big bombs, no other way about it. Maybe leg kicks can help too.

[@jorrba3934]

@@theheat9073 Cejudo not Mexican

[@juandillinger2292]

​@@theheat9073 Cejudo is not a Mexican warrior

[@theheat9073]

@@juandillinger2292 His parents are born there so he has Mexican blood and if that’s the case what about Ryan Garcia then?

[@2D_Stranger]

If Aldana wins, I hope she challenges for the 145 belt as well.

[@tinaruzol7256]

There's a featherweight again. Norma Dumont just won last Saturday April 22 2023 UFCVagas71.

[@spotted_salamander]

@@tinaruzol7256 Would you want to see Nunes fight against Valentina again or do you think it's not necessary at this point?

[@ericcissoko1280]

@@spotted_salamander#supernecessary

[@tinaruzol7256]

Spotted Salamander. OK. Amanda vs Valentina 3rd fight

[@strangehobbyist4953]

@@spotted_salamander Mate. Valentina just lost to a bulked up SW in Grasso. Nunes' physicality is too much for her.

[@ronaldinho5860]

Much better fight than the previous match up, Also Irena is a lot more likeable.

[@Bmorefan]

Amanda is going to wrestle

[@ehl9344]

Irene Aldana 🇺🇸🇲🇽🫡💯👊🏻

[@jasonclark9963]

Damn Nunes went savage on Juliana saying Irene was her real fight before she pulled out lol

[@mp6732]

As a Mexican lemme tell ya it is these fighters, starting with the great JCC, to Brandon Moreno, and now Irene Aldana, that keep giving my ppl hope. My ppl are in really rough times, whenever I hear Americans complain about the usual I cringe a bit because I know it can always be worse. I understand that. Irene has already made us proud by just getting this opportunity.

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana takes it!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda And Still 👍

[@AS-nc5dz]

jessica peña?? these bloggers need to do basic research on the sport they’re reporting for smfh

[@manonegra9471]

VAmos Irene con todo si se puede arriba Mexico 🇲🇽 cabrones 🦾

[@jcs5707]

Wat!! Que?

[@602State]

@@jcs5707 means your gay

[@almaruiz8355]

I'm Mexican but Amanda will definitely bit this fight!!!

[@drakerogers448]

Fake as Mexican!!!

[@m3gad4n67]

Irene kos Amanda. Nunes has had the luxury of going against mediocre strikers in her last couple of fights

[@tinaruzol7256]

Dream on. Amanda And Still. 👍💯

[@karinaleticiagaytan6314]

Por qué no le ponen subtítulos?

[@drakerogers448]

@@tinaruzol7256 stupid 🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana is very dangerous, one mistake and it's over, and Aldana has a better chin for sure!! Aldana takes it, she's a beast!!If Nunes win's Ill be shocked!!Aldana make it happen, let's go!!I wanna see it happen!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Dream on.. Amanda And Still. 👍

[@dontfearthereaper2887]

@@tinaruzol7256 You very confident Armando will win, aren't you? I can see why, but still sometimes women can beat dudes

[@kanebarresi7312]

Its been quite awhile since I've felt this much anticipation for the Women's Bantamweight title fight.

[@ciscogaspar07]

This fight needs more publicity

[@kgotsosibanyoni7682]

Good to see the lioness again🦁 viva la Brazilia!🇧🇷

[@drmo108]

Hell no!!! Let’s go Mexico baby!!!! We taking over. It’s our turn

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda and Still. Go go go.

[@johnnyringo2695]

I agree with both, glad to see Nunes back but I need to root for Aldana. Hope its a war.

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda and Still

[@ThePlus44punker]

@@johnnyringo2695 viva Brazil 🇧🇷 and viva Mexico 🇲🇽 I’m Mexican but let the best Latina win !

[@artemus2]

¡Vamos Irene! Sí se puede. 💪

[@Jr-nz6lj]

NAO SE PODE !!!!!!!

[@abeeftec]

Aldana is going to win this fight. Sucks. But this change is just sneaky

[@semipro1100]

By spectacular upkick to the body after getting destroyed? 😂

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda And Still. 👍

[@dontfearthereaper2887]

@@tinaruzol7256 Armando

[@dabiz4272]

"Jessica pena" 😂

[@siphopitso7928]

Been looking for a witness! 😂😂 Guess we have a hybrid now 😅😅😅

[@dabiz4272]

@@siphopitso7928 😂

[@raymondtorres9094]

As a American Mexican in glade to see more Mexican getting involved with MMA I seen a lot Mexican only in boxing for boxing gas taken a lot of trouble youths off the streets but do to fights being fixed the sport was ruined and hope it gets back to its original roots. MMA has come a long ways and enjoy seeing the difference between fighters technique and style and become the way of helping our youth now woman are in the ring and these two women will lay it all down in the ring a way to show our daughters they too can be a champion in the ring. 👏👏👏👏🤛🤜✍️🏆

[@D4lD0]

Double champ babbyyyyy! Love Amanda, love both women very respectful.

[@andreweliplayground1028]

🤦

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda she is the GOAT and AMAZING. Many poor people. Don't like Amanda. Poor people they only know how to say negative comments about Amanda

[@evanbach3924]

Anyone know the odds?

[@somebodyu.used2know]

You can’t even say anything bad or derogatory getting the opportunity to fight amanda! That alone is an accomplishment! Hella true and much respect! Does she take Amanda out.. prolly not! But it’s all good in love and war!

[@denisehelton7488]

Can’t wait to watch this fight! Go Amanda!!!💪💪

[@danielmontes7004]

Let's go Aldana 💰💰 🇲🇽

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana takes it maybe ko!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda. And Still. 👍

[@Johntheheadache]

I have no skin in this one, I love Amanda, but I predict Aldana wins inside of 3 rounds.

[@joelcristobal439]

When she said. I am Mexican Nunes face expression change

[@andreweliplayground1028]

Amanda is not Mexican that's why she can't understand it..

[@gabrielszarose5640]

@@andreweliplayground1028 She will understand June 10th

[@jeaninealiciaperrang]

Alot of respect between these ladies. Amanda is just such a great person.

[@godlikeexcellence1201]

Paulo costa with a wig

[@blakbirdlok42069]

Mexico got Brazils number

[@bomkarangu7803]

May be the one of the most respectful and positive conferences of all time. Only good vibes.

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda Nunes And Still. 👍

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana takes it!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda and Still. 👍

[@ZatoichiRCS]

Just with Aldana tone….Nunes is going to fall hard. Aldana is all logistics. Nunes speaks individual level. Hear the questions directed at Nunes then hear the questions directed at Aldana. It will be a great victory for Aldana.

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana takes it, maybe early ko??

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda. And Still. 👍

[@ice_look2926]

Great fight.

[@Unclesteve16]

Why are they doing the press conference soo early?

[@Psycho_Logical_631]

Cause it's gonna take alot of work to get anyone interested in 289 lol

[@Unclesteve16]

@@Psycho_Logical_631 😂🤣😂

[@shafqatishan437]

​@@Psycho_Logical_631 Oliveira is on the card. It should sell

[@robertjohnston570]

Looking forward to watching this fight

[@Ilikesmalltitties]

Irene being extremely thankful about the opportunity tells me that Amanda will smoke her in the first round

[@bring2coinsfortheboatman3]

Being humble is the strongest thing we can do

[@jorrba3934]

Alexa was very thankful at the conference when she was getting ready to fight Valentina. Valentina definitely did not smoke Alexa during the fight. In fact, it was the opposite on the first and 4th round.

[@albertopatinno6499]

Jaja that's a problem with mexicans we don't feel confident... we need to change that

[@jorrba3934]

@@albertopatinno6499 You might not feel confident, that has nothing to do with Mexicans not feeling confident.

[@mp6732]

Doubt it'll be over in 1 round. Irene has a great striking game.l and big hands. If anything Amanda can better her on the ground, but I predict a TKO by 2nd round

[@katfurta8614]

He said Jessica lol

[@jackieeast671]

Aldana has a serious chance

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana takes it!!Im pretty sure, Im rooting for Alana!!She's a beast, with the better chin!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

And Still. 👍

[@hundohan3280]

Part of me felt the UFC would still pay Peña shows money just to promote this fight

[@billgalyean9140]

Hopefully with a replacement fighter it’ll change the game plan for both fighters and make it much more interesting of a fight for us at home watching it. . . .

[@rennardjrofficial2250]

Irene doesn't have confident of winning Title🏆 For sure no way Irene will beat Amanda. This fight will be One Sided 👊 down by Amanda. Amanda will KO this Girl 100%Gurantee

[@user-vy2co6kk1x]

Boa noite congrats vai amén bom trabalho

[@jeaninealiciaperrang]

Can't wait...

[@albertopatinno6499]

Lets go Ireneeee! Id recommend support from a psychologist to prepare mentally this girl. Vamos Ireneeeee

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana win's!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

And Still 👍

[@mindfuljourney291]

what happend to Pena ?

[@AS-nc5dz]

rib injury

[@mindfuljourney291]

@@AS-nc5dz ohh

[@mp6732]

Even without the injury Amanda said it herself, Irene was meant for this fight and more deserving

[@jairoortiz8327]

And New!!!

[@ishmael_03]

Amanda ain't going to stand with Aldana. 🤣

[@exposingtimes9570]

Amanda gonna out strike and outgrapple Aldana

[@GeekofMordor]

Happy Aldana got the shot

[@johnsurf509]

Aldana gonna win!! She gonna make it happen!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda And Still. 👍

[@johndenson3107]

Could've sworn Juliana finished Amanda in one of those fights. Everyone was wanting a schevchenko vs Amanda 3 and Valentina lost both...🤔

[@dontfearthereaper2887]

Armando "I have heavy hands". I bet you do.

[@rh5913]

This man is holding two belt for a long time what's the secret in Brazil 🤔

[@SonOftheBattleCry]

I’ve been saying irena was the woman to defeat nunes with striking her power and boxing and Mexican heart she will win

[@tinaruzol7256]

Dream on. Amanda. And Still. 👍

[@user-vu3bk9ec2i]

Vamos muestrale el estilo de boxeo mexicano aldana💪🇲🇽

[@robertmceuen3630]

I not so much excited for the fight as much as hoping Nunes gets her ass handed to her.

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

Where's Pena? Weren't they gonna fight?

[@goldenfreddy-gj5wy]

She has an injury.

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@goldenfreddy-gj5wy Supposedly??? If you believe there narrative. All BS if you ask me. Sports are mostly rigged anyways.

[@josequiroz8159]

And new!!! 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@shoshanamofaz3012]

Aldanaa was dominated by Holly Holm Amanda destroyed Holly Amanda should win this one

[@tinaruzol7256]

👍

[@luisescobar1868]

Whaaaaat happend to pena 3

[@rosilopez4411]

Que sorpresa ver a mujeres maduras en todo sentido y con la inteligencia de tratar al oponente.

[@fairlyodd01]

Amanda via decimation

[@evsgo95]

7:39 esa babosada que? Ni Grasso, Moreno o Rodríguez dijeron eso Espero que si venga preparada por qué si la noquean sería un ridículo

[@Noya709]

Nines is a runner, ran from Cyborg, Valentina and Pena

[@trinidadsavala4202]

Does Amanda have a hearing issue. She talks like she is deaf

[@ecueto134]

It’s called having an accent. Come on grandpa

[@tinaruzol7256]

Trinidad Sabala.. Fool yourself. You're fingers go BLUNT but you can't bring Amanda Down.

[@arspeed4115]

Let’s Go Champ!

[@FBone-pj7ov]

Win the best … que gane la mejor … i admire both of them

[@haluke101]

Aldana is beautiful heart young lady

[@allpraisewebb1142]

Aldana is much bigger than I thought..not that it means she will win but that's interesting

[@alf-magnesterb6148]

Aldana is 175 cm while Amanda is 173 cm, no difference really. They have the same reach though, 175 cm.

[@august8427]

4/4 baby lets go!!!

[@simonghani1768]

What about juliana?fight

[@monetizeddreams8693]

Amanda calling someone who's older than her by two years a girl

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

It's gonna be good

[@sethc2241]

everyone would rather see this over pena

[@ammarpalaesandiys2982]

irene getting a titleshot after landing the luckiest ko in ufc history lol

[@jamiedavid8023]

You spelled Masvidal wrong

[@heatseeker6104]

Wasn't lucky. It was timed and aimed properly.

[@mritachirulz]

She was gonna win anyway

[@junabierovlogtv4277]

Amanda the tibo girl🤣🤣🤣

[@nigelleeakamoneybanklocks8903]

Amanda has flats on, while Aldana has on 4" heels!! Very important fact as Nunes Probably gonna be the bigger fighter come the event. Shouldn't be any height advantage on Irena's part!!!!

[@alf-magnesterb6148]

Irene is 2 cm taller than Amanda, however they have the same reach, 175 cm. I agree that Amanda will be the biggest fighter on the day of the match, she will also be the sharpest with the most tools. Still!

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda weight is 135 founds. Aldana taller than Amanda. Amanda is GREAT Striking

[@bondjames4053]

Aldana all the way and NEW

[@tinaruzol7256]

And Still. 👍

[@misanthropistoverlord4613]

Come on People, someone please hurry up and take Amanda's belt. Good luck Irene.

[@emittrevino7829]

shes scared of Julianna

[@jonmdz8212]

Mucha suerte para las dos y que gane la mejor

[@Mylove_94]

Amanda is not super exciting in her press conferences unless she’s fighting Peña lol.

[@andrecastillo5232]

"Real opponent"? 💀

[@ceeeceee8753]

Who would Amanda fight in the 145 division?

[@tinaruzol7256]

There's a featherweight. Norma Dumont just won last Saturday April 22 2023 UFCVagas71. Amanda defend Featherweight she BEAT Cris Cybord 51 second. She Felicia Spencer, she BEAT Megan. Germaine de Randamie oron lady of UFC IS COMING AND RETURNING. Germaine de Randamie is a Former Champion of Featherweight. Im exited for Amanda vs Germaine. Amanda vs Holly. Germaine vs Holly. Germaine and Holly are Batamweight and Featherweight fighter. Germaine de is comeback

[@tinaruzol7256]

Soon Amanda defend Featherweight

[@ceeeceee8753]

@@tinaruzol7256 awesome, I’m looking forward to this!!

[@tinaruzol7256]

👍👍👍

[@TheMoronSlayer]

Theyre saying lets go, like the fight is today or something. Lol.

[@eldonsamurel6441]

Pena is a tougher fighter than Irene. She gave you a run for your money 💰 last time. Amanda lipped out of the octagon with crutches. Julianne is still on Amanda 's lips 👄. She can't stop talking about her Julie was her nightmare.

[@Hellkite-er5pg]

My god, she is so beautiful, and Irene is super hot too! 😅

[@syntholshoulders1842]

Really bro? Be honest thanks

[@user-zy8zq8yu5h]

Into those lady boys ayee

[@ohoward512]

Your 😅 emoji is perfectly placed. I understood the sarcasm. Some haven't apparently

[@dianelaromero9564]

A mí sí me parece hermosa, demasiado diría yo, la belleza es subjetiva 😒

[@kevinflyyn8550]

what a relief for her both having a bunch of pervs soxualize you mus be a pain

[@purabelleza5723]

Amanda Nunes suele cansarse entre el tercer y cuarto asalto el peor error de Irene sería salir a darse de tu a tu con Amanda como ejemplo debe tener en cuenta lo que le pasó a Cyborg

[@kenallen9873]

Amanda Nunes Is a good MMA 👍 FIGHTER But it's a couple of things she needs to work on Number 1 her defense and number 2 her boxing 👊🤛 BECAUSE It would help her win her fights easy

[@danielgonzales6744]

I like this wonen aldana 🎉💪

[@CarltonDuncans]

Irene looks kind of pissed they are acting like Amana is everything. they making it lame and sappy. it is a fight, not a date!

[@613bcs5]

I'm Mexican= exelente boxeo, Guardia , cardio Infinito. Un infierno de pelea. Preguntenele a hollowey o figueredo . Jajajaj this is Mexican

[@alberto8428]

Irene tiene la oportunidad porque tiene pegada y boxeo pero creo que amanda se va ir al piso

[@dontfearthereaper2887]

Armando

[@Sambigs9112]

Bet everything on ALDANA. 1st round TKO

[@dirtybird2316]

How are any of you fans of Amanda 😂😂😂😂 this is crazy reminds me of the same people who say love bryant wasn’t the beast or a goat

[@deniskennedy4745]

Amanda will knock her out in the second round

[@mrx702]

Amanda is wearing some big ass boots, her legs will get a good work out.

[@larrymartinez4740]

Being double champ isn't good cuz it holds up one division 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@napoleonderamos7515]

easy win for nunez 🤣🤣🤣

[@rotorairgroup8409]

Thus is going to be a fixed fight, like the one of Valentina vs Grasso. The new WWE