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Mike Bohn

Analyst: ‘Massive force’ Irene Aldana will upset champ Amanda Nunes at UFC 289

UFC Hall of Famer and analyst Rashad Evans expects a third title change in the women’s bantamweight division over the past three fights at UFC 289.

With Irene Aldana set to challenge Amanda Nunes for 135-pound gold in the main event of the June 10 pay-per-view at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Evans is predicting another title change, with the underdog challenger taking out the champion.

“I’ve got to go with Aldana,” Evans said during a recent UFC post-fight show on ESPN+. “Mexico’s on the surge, but Aldana, she’s such a massive force. She seems so big in there and that left hook, oh my God. Absolutely she catches her (on the feet).”

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