UFC 289 card: Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana and all…

UFC 289 card: Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana and all fights this weekend

Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 289 tonight, fighting an in-form and inspired Irene Aldana.

Brazilian Nunes, who also holds featherweight gold, regained the bantamweight title from Julianna Pena last year, outpointing the American to avenge a shock submission loss from 2021. Meanwhile, Aldana is pursuing a third straight victory and aiming to join Brandon Moreno, Alexa Grasso and Yair Rodriguez as the fourth incumbent UFC champion from Mexico.

Prior to those ongoing reigns, no Mexican fighter had won a UFC title, but Aldana may feel that destiny is on her side tonight. The 35-year-old does, however, face a tough test against Nunes, also 35, who is widely deemed the greatest women’s fighter in MMA history.

In the co-main event, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira faces Beneil Dariush, who is seeking his first shot at the division’s title.

Here’s all you need to know.

When is it?

UFC 289 will take place on Saturday 10 June, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada.

The early prelims are set to begin at 11pm BST (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET), with the prelims following at 1am BST on Sunday 11 June (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET).

The main card is then due to begin at 3am BST (7pm PT, 9pm CT, 10pm ET).

How can I watch it?

In the US, the event will air live on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. In the UK, BT Sport will broadcast the fights.

BT Sport subscribers can watch the event live on TV, as well as on the broadcaster’s website and app.

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