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UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana
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- Saturday 06.10.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $3,834,893
- Attendance: 17,628
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Charles Oliveira defeats Beneil Dariush via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Mike Malott defeats Adam Fugitt via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:06 Round 2 of 3, 6:06 Total Bout Page | |
| Dan Ige defeats Nate Landwehr via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Marc-André Barriault defeats Eryk Anders via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Clash of Heads | 3:04 Round 2 of 3, 8:04 Total Bout Page | |
| Jasmine Jasudavicius defeats Miranda Maverick via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Aiemann Zahabi defeats Aoriqileng via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Strikes | 1:04 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kyle Nelson defeats Blake Bilder via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Steve Erceg defeats David Dvořák via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Diana Belbiţă defeats Maria Oliveira via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 17
06.06.2023 | 5:31 AM ET
Insert Name
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 144th
"Positivity is a positive"
06.06.2023 | 6:03 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 813th
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R2
So this could possibly be the last time we see either of these fighters near the title picture. Charles had the amazing blonde Charles run however if he losses here it's going to be a long time for him to rebuild. That being said if Beneil loses here he isn't getting close to any title challenge let alone number one contender as we have seen how the UFC views him. Both these fighters are more close to the end of their careers compared to their prime so this could possibly be the final lap for both. That being said skillset wise on paper many would feel that this fight is fairly even both have good grappling and striking and they mix their styles up very well. They both are susceptible on the ground and feet too as they both have been stopped and submitted before in the UFC. The main reason I am going with Charles is that he has fought many higher-level opponents and the pace he brings forces the fights to turn into these fast pace technical brawls that I do not think Beneil has had enough experience to go through. I feel very bad about this bout as both these fighters deserve better they both have this workhorse fighter feeling of always taking the long route. Besides Charles's championship run both of these fighters have been underrated without Charles winning the belt he would have never gotten the recognition he deserves. Unfortunately, this is how the game goes and someone will be put down the line perhaps win a few lose a few, and then be forgotten by time itself. Hopefully Saturday we can appreciate both these fighters as these fighters that stand chest up against the world won't always be here.
"Confident to go in and not necessarily prove people wrong but to prove my support correct"
06.06.2023 | 6:14 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 813th
Steve Erceg, SUB, R2
Bet the under 2.5 on flyweights.
Belbiţă vs. Oliveira
Maria Oliveira, DEC
Not confident
"Keep on keeping on"
06.06.2023 | 10:08 AM ET
"Now get up so I can do it again"
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3335th
06.06.2023 | 10:12 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3335th
My gut reaction is Charles has 5 minutes to get Dariush out of there or he's probably going to lose via decision for the first time in a decade.
06.06.2023 | 10:12 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 534th
Amanda Nunes, TKO, R1
aldana isnt ready
Oliveira vs. Dariush
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R2
tough fight to call both are so high level i still think charles is a step above the rest and proves it here if beneil takes charles down charles will give him problems benny isnt islam and on the feet charles has the reach and is more crisp dont forget bennys chin has been cracked multiple times i think charles catches benny with a left hook and follows up with some ground shots
Malott vs. Fugitt
Mike Malott, SUB, R1
in canada they want Malott to steamroll Fugitt and thats exactly what im expecting Malott isnt bad and has finisher instincts
Ige vs. Landwehr
Dan Ige, DEC
probabaly fight of the night but there is levels and nates sloppiness will cost him in this fight ige is very technical
Anders vs. Barriault
Eryk Anders, TKO, R1
Anders has serious power just death gasses i think Barriault is chinny and gets slept fast
Imavov vs. Curtis
Chris Curtis, TKO, R3
i dont trust imavov he has great movement and is a good fighter but he doesnt have a gas tank and strickland who is curtis bestfriend just beat imavov curtis also has nasty power i think if he lands imavov goes out
Jasudavicius vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
closer fight then odds make it im going to take maverick off the simple fact ive seen more from her
Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
Aoriqileng, DEC
zahabi doesnt do much and aoriqileng has power in those mongolian hands i dont see a ko because zahabi does have good defense but hes gonna get ****** up
Bilder vs. Nelson
Blake Bilder, SUB, R2
i dont like the way bilder fights at all but nelson just always finds a way to lose so ill watch him choke this one too
Dvořák vs. Erceg
David Dvořák, DEC
dvorak has the experience plus hes not that bad fundamentally just has no finishing instinct even though he has 16 finishes
Belbiţă vs. Oliveira
Maria Oliveira, DEC
maria throws more shots boring terrible fight
"Too much wine "
06.06.2023 | 10:38 AM ET
baremaras
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1276th
06.06.2023 | 10:55 AM ET
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
06.06.2023 | 10:56 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 696th
She said on The MMA Hour, Canada is too quick of a turn around for her. Also her long time dog recently died
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
06.06.2023 | 10:58 AM ET
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
06.06.2023 | 11:33 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 4190th
Irene Aldana, TKO, R3
I love Nunes butt I'm going with Aldana on this one.
06.06.2023 | 12:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 3532nd
Amanda Nunes, TKO
Nunes via KO/TKO. Nunes healthy, full camp. She’s great to watch. Irene lost to old ass Holy…come on now folks..
Oliveira vs. Dariush
Beneil Dariush, SUB
Dariush via Sub. Benny’s story is great. Charles has had a good run but doesn’t protect himself that well and got dropped by Islam. I know Islam isn’t a pillow hand guy but Benny’s striking is on par with Islam’s if not better and has more power.
Malott vs. Fugitt
Mike Malott, TKO
Mike via KO/TKO. Seems like a good fight for the home crowd to watch!
Ige vs. Landwehr
Dan Ige, TKO
Ige via KO. Nate is so fun to watch but is very reckless at times. Ige can be outgrappled but don’t see Nate going with that gameplan. May even be FOTN.
Anders vs. Barriault
Marc-André Barriault, DEC
Barriault via DEC. Eryk moves like an old man and looks very sloppy at times. I can’t back him here.
Imavov vs. Curtis
Chris Curtis, DEC
Chris via DEC. Imavov will try and wrestle and chris will defend. Standing I like Chris better in this one.
Bilder vs. Nelson
Blake Bilder, DEC
Blake via DEC. Blake didnt look amazing his last time out but sure is better than Kyle.
Dvořák vs. Erceg
David Dvořák, DEC
David via DEC. Tough fight for Steve.
06.06.2023 | 1:17 PM ET
*****
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 144th
"Positivity is a positive"
06.06.2023 | 2:05 PM ET
OURCASHPICKS
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 447th
Nunes by 1st round TKO... too many people believing in the underdog after seeing what happened to Valentina.. Nunes ends the Hispanic Hype train here
Olly by 3rd submission... Beneil is going to give Olly all he can handle and perhaps drop him early.. Olly recovers and with a striking onslaught drops Dariush and finishes a Rear Naked Choke adding to his most submissions in the UFC record
Mike Malott by dec.. Mike gets tested in front of his Canadian home country crowd but delivers an impressive performance after being tested by Fuggitt
Dan Ige wins a decision.... Ige continues his return to form and puts up his second straight when in a technical war vs nate who will undoubtedly push the pace against the older Ige
And to open the Main Card Eryk Anders with the upet over Marc- Andre... His power is too much for Marc andre ends up getting KTFO'ed in the second after a barn burner first!!!!
06.06.2023 | 2:31 PM ET
06.06.2023 | 3:37 PM ET
@MMAparlay
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3335th
He's facing another very mid opponent with a sub .500 record in the UFC. Him being a 2 to 1 favorite doesn't surprise me at all.
06.06.2023 | 3:41 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2224th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
06.06.2023 | 5:09 PM ET
@ayy
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3335th
06.06.2023 | 5:28 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2224th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
06.06.2023 | 5:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1896th
Adam Fugitt
.75u
Ige vs. Landwehr
Nate Landwehr
1 unit
Imavov vs. Curtis
Chris Curtis
.75 u
Jasudavicius vs. Maverick
Jasmine Jasudavicius
.75u
Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
Aiemann Zahabi
.75 u