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Amanda Nunes: ‘Real opponent’ Irene Aldana deserved UFC 289 title shot all along over Julianna Peña

As far as UFC champ Amanda Nunes is concerned, her fight with Irene Aldana should've been the original UFC 289 booking.

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Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill shifts from UFC on ABC 4 to UFC Fight Night 224 headliner

UFC strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill are still fighting each other – just not this Saturday.

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Dana White: Raquel Pennington will be backup for Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana title fight at UFC 289

Dana White said Raquel Pennington will be an alternate for bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in Vancouver.

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‘Gutted’ she had to withdraw, Julianna Peña eyes Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana winner

Julianna Peña still plans on challenging for the title again, but for now Irene Aldana is in for her against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289.

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Irene Aldana replaces Julianna Peña at UFC 289, challenges Amanda Nunes for title

UFC 289 has changed half of its main event, as Irene Aldana replaces Julianna Peña to fight Amanda Nunes.

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 17-23)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

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Irene Aldana vs. Raquel Pennington main event among additions to UFC card May 20

The UFC Fight Night card for May 20 is announced with a handful of new additions including a Irene Aldana vs. Raquel Pennington main event.

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Video: Was the UFC 289 Julianna Peña trilogy the right fight to make for Amanda Nunes?

A recently announced title fight for the UFC's return to Canada was met with at least a moderately raised eyebrow in the MMA community.

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Amanda Nunes OK with Julianna Peña trilogy at UFC 289, but expected Irene Aldana next

Amanda Nunes thought she'd fight Irene Aldana next – not Julianna Peña, whom she'll face in a trilogy rubber match at UFC 289 in Vancouver.

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UFC on ESPN 43 results: Holly Holm dominates Yana Santos in one-sided decision

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm dominated Yana Santos in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio.

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MMA Junkie’s 2022 Knockout of the Year: Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman

"Pound-for-pound. Headshot. Dead." Leon Edwards' stunning finish of Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 is MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Year for 2022.

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Video: Did Irene Aldana upkick her way to a title shot at UFC 279?

Two straight wins doesn't normally put someone into title contention, but there are exceptions to the rule.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 13: Irene Aldana gaining steam

Check out our MMA rankings update after a matchup shakeup at UFC 279.

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 279 craziness, Nate Diaz’s next move, Chimaev’s weight and more

MMA Junkie's weekly "Spinning Back Clique" discusses the UFC 279 craziness, Nate Diaz's next move, Khmazat Chimaev's weight, and more.

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Irene Aldana says up-kick body shot finish at UFC 279 was no fluke: ‘We trained the kick a lot’

Irene Aldana's never-before seen finish was no accident.

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UFC 279 bonuses: Nate Diaz goes out with a $50K bang

After UFC 279, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Las Vegas. Check out the winners inside.

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Nate Diaz chokes out Tony Ferguson in fourth round of final UFC fight

Diaz was supposed to fight Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 279 headliner, but was rebooked against Ferguson in his final promotional fight after Chimaev missed weight

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Khamzat Chimaev chokes out Kevin Holland inside three minutes at UFC 279

Chimaev was due to fight Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 279, but was rescheduled to face Holland after missing weight by 7.5lb

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UFC 279 results: Irene Aldana lands liver kick from bottom to finish Macy Chiasson

Irene Aldana scored a never-before seen finish of Macy Chiasson at UFC 279.

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Irene Aldana def. Macy Chiasson at UFC 279: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Irene Aldana's third-round TKO win over Macy Chiasson at UFC 279 in Las Vegas.

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UFC 279 play-by-play and live results (6 p.m. ET)

Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC 279 in Las Vegas.

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Nate Diaz Submits Tony Ferguson in Farewell Fight at UFC 279

Did Diaz close the chapter on his UFC career for good? The legend left the door open after scoring a victory in Saturday’s main event.

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Irene Aldana wants next shot at Amanda Nunes with win at UFC 279: ‘I feel ready’

Irene Aldana wants her shot at UFC gold.

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UFC 279: Quick picks and prognostications

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the main card for UFC 279.

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UFC 279 predictions: Who’s picking underdog Nate Diaz over 12-1 favorite Khamzat Chimaev?

Check out our staff members' picks for the UFC 279 main card in Las Vegas.

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