Irene Aldana looks to become the latest Mexican-born fighter to shock the world and win gold at UFC 289 on June 10. To do so, she must get past the Brazilian double champion Amanda Nunes. Can “Robles” get the job done after being given the opportunity of a lifetime?
UFC 289 is inside Vancouver, British Columbia's Rogers Arena. The first UFC event in Canada since 2019, the event airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
The UFC has seen Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez, and Alexa Grasso claim gold for their country. Grasso beat Nunes' rival and MMA great Valentina Shevchenko to win the UFC flyweight title at UFC 285. Shevchenko was the -1010 favorite, while Alexa Grasso was the +590 underdog.
PerBet MGM, Nunes is the -350 favorite, while Aldana is the +275 underdog.Diego Lopes, Aldana's coach who cornered Grasso, believes Aldana can defy the odds.
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“Amanda is a tough fight for anyone in the division,” Lopes stated viaMMA Fighting’s Trocaçao Franca podcast. “We know she’s the best in the division, but I think our team is used to fighting that, like Alexa did with Valentina. Everybody saw Valentina as unbeatable, and we went there and did our job to win the fight… 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.”
Nunes beat Shevchenko twice. She was ready to face Julianna Pena, the one woman to end her reign at bantamweight, before Pena had to back out due to broken ribs. Before Pena, Nunes was undefeated in that division for six years. She is ready to start a new streak in Canada.
Here’s all you need to know about UFC 289, from time, channel, and card.
What time is UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana?
- Date:Saturday, June 10
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET| 9:15 p.m. PT (approx.)
USA/Canada: UFC 289 takes place on June 10. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The UFC 289 main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET.Nunes and Aldana should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UK: The early prelims for UFC 289 start at 11 p.m. BST, with the main card starting at 3 a.m. BST. Nunes vs. Aldana should begin about 5:15 a.m. BST.
Australia: The early prelims begin at 8 a.m. AEST on Sunday, June 11. The main card gets underway at 12 p.m. AEST, and the main event will begin about 2:15 p.m. AEST.
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How to watch UFC289:Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. June 10 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. June 10 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink,UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. June 11 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. June 11 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV,UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 289is available in the U.S. and Mexico on theESPN+ subscription streaming servicefor a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Amanda Nunes vs. Irene AldanaPPV price: How much does UFC 289 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 289 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 289 is $79.99for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 289 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $12.99/month |
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UFC 289 fight card
Main card
- Amanda Nunes (c) vs. Irene Aldana for the UFC bantamweight title
- Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush; Lightweights
- Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt; Welterweights
- Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr; Featherweights
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders; Middleweights
Prelims
- Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweights
- Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius; Flyweights
- Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng; Bantamweights
- Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder; Featherweights
Early Prelims
- David Dvorak vs. Stephen Erceg; Flyweights
- Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira; Strawweights
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