MMA great Amanda Nunes retires after win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289

11.06.2023 - 08:59 breakingnews.ie

Amanda Nunes has retired after defending her world bantamweight belt against Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in Vancouver. The Brazilian, who also held the featherweight title, won on a unanimous points decision at Rogers Arena and after placing her belts on the canvas, announced she was calling time on her career.

She said in her octagon interview: “Double champion forever, today is a perfect night to retire. The greatest of all time says goodbye

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