UFC girls’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes praised rival Irene Aldana forward of their upcoming UFC 289 title combat.
We had been listening to for months that Aldana can be the subsequent in line to combat Nunes for her girls’s 135lbs title, however the UFC made a shock announcement after they revealed that former champion Julianna Pena would as a substitute get the title shot towards Nunes in Vancouver this June at UFC 289. Nevertheless, after Pena was compelled to tug out of the combat with an damage, the promotion known as upon Aldana to fill the headlining spot, and now right here we’re.
Talking to the media forward of UFC 289, Nunes praised Aldana, suggesting she is an extremely harmful opponent that Nunes goes to have to coach arduous for, particularly given the short-notice nature of the matchup.
“Actually, that is the unique opponent proper there. Now we’re right here with the true opponent. I’m very blissful about it. Much less heavy, as properly, and I’m excited,” Nunes stated (through MMAjunkie.com). “Aldana could be very, very robust. She has heavy palms. So, she’s technical, and that is going to be so enjoyable. I’ve heavy palms, as properly. I’m properly rounded, so that you guys must be excited for this.
“Aldana is highly effective,” added Nunes. “She will be able to knock any individual out, so I’ve bought to look at for that. She’s additionally an excellent counter striker. After I arrange my pictures, I need to be sure that I’m in the appropriate vary when she assaults.”
Aldana has not fought since final September at UFC 279 when she defeated Macy Chiasson with a uncommon upkick TKO. As for Nunes, we final noticed her step into the cage final July at UFC 277 when she beat Pena to get her belt again.
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