Amanda Nunes is favored against Irene Aldana at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana on Saturday, June 10 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This event is one of five fights on the main pay-per-view card. Nunes is 22-5 in her career, while Aldana is 14-6 in her career. There are a total of 12 fights with five on Pay-Per-View, four on ESPN/ ESPN+, and three on ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana. Let’s look at the bout between Nunes and Aldana and UFC predictions.
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana takes place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Saturday, June 10 with 12 fights with five on Pay-Per-View, four on ESPN/ ESPN+, and three on ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana Betting
Amanda Nunes (22-5, 15-2 UFC)
Nunes came into the UFC with a record of 7-3 and she has 15 wins and two losses in the UFC. In her last six fights, she has five wins and one loss. She defeated Holly Holm by TKO, Germaine de Randamie by unanimous decision, Felicia Spencer by unanimous decision, Megan Anderson by reverse triangle armbar submission, and fighting Julianna Peña twice with once winning by unanimous decision and once losing by rear-naked choke submission. Nunes has been a pro since 2008 and she has 13 wins by TKO/KO and four by submission. She has 14 first round finishes.
Nunes said this to mmajunkie.usatoday.com about her upcoming fight against Aldana, “Aldana is very, very tough. 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. Aldana is powerful. She can knock somebody out, so I’ve got to watch for that. She’s also a very good counter striker. When I set up my shots, I want to make sure I’m in the right range when she attacks.”
Irene Aldana (14-6, 7-4 UFC)
Aldana came into the UFC with a record of 7-2 and she has seven wins and four losses in the UFC. She defeated Talita Bernardo by unanimous decision, Lucie Pudilová by split decision, Bethe Correia by armbar submission, Vanessa Melo by unanimous decision, Ketlen Vieira by KO, Yana Kunitskaya by TKO, and Macy Chiasson by KO; while losing to Leslie Smith by unanimous decision, Katlyn Chookagian by split decision, Raquel Pennington by split decision, and Holly Holm by unanimous decision. Aldana has been a pro since 2012 and she has eight wins by TKO/KO and three by submission. She has nine first round finishes.
Aldana said this mmajunkie.usatoday.com about her upcoming fight against Nunes, “I’m fighting the greatest of all time. I respect Amanda a lot. I’m grateful for the opportunity, and we’re ready. Having the opportunity is already big for me. To be able to perform and to share the octagon with Amanda is already the biggest accomplishment ever.
Aldana’s jiu-jitsu coach, Diego Lopes, said this about the upcoming fight between Nunes and Aldana, “I think we can surprise Amanda like that. 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.”
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Nunes 4.40 / Aldana 5.39
Striking Accuracy: Nunes 51% / Aldana 39%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Nunes 2.75 / Aldana 5.71
Defense: Nunes 55% / Aldana 60%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Nunes 2.61 / Aldana 0.20
Takedown Accuracy: Nunes 56% / Aldana 50%
Takedowns defended: Nunes 82% / Aldana 81%
Submission average: Nunes 0.8/ Aldana 0.3
UFC Picks
I am surprised that Aldana is getting this title shot, as she just hasn’t been that impressive. The resume for Nunes doesn’t need any defending, as she is one of the best of all-time. I think Nunes will win, but am not laying 3-1. I think the better choice is to wait for the props and take Nunes to win by KO/TKO and get plus money on the prop.
| DATE |
FIGHTERS |
MONEY LINE |
| 6/10 |
Irene Aldana |
+244 |
| Amanda Nunes |
-325 |
| 6/10 |
Beneil Dariush |
-155 |
| Charles Oliveira |
+124 |
| 6/10 |
Adam Fugitt |
+165 |
| Mike Malott |
-210 |
| 6/10 |
Nate Landwehr |
+214 |
| Dan Ige |
-280 |
| 6/10 |
Eryk Anders |
-110 |
| Marc-Andre Barriault |
-120 |
| 6/10 |
Chris Curtis |
+127 |
| Nassourdine Imavov |
-160 |
| 6/10 |
Aiemann Zahabi |
-110 |
| Aoriqileng |
-120 |
| 6/10 |
Kyle Nelson |
+197 |
| Blake Bilder |
-255 |
| 6/10 |
Diana Belbita |
-115 |
| Maria Oliveira |
-115 |
| 6/10 |
Jasmine Jasudavicius |
+251 |
| Miranda Maverick |
-335 |
| 6/10 |
Steve Erceg |
+218 |
| David Dvorak |
-285 |
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