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Twitter reacts to Amanda Nunes’ retirement after title defense vs. Irene Aldana at UFC 289

Amanda Nunes is once again a defending champion in the women’s bantamweight division after she defeated Irene Aldana in Saturday’s UFC 289 headliner.

Nunes (23-5 MMA, 16-2 UFC), who also holds gold at women’s featherweight, registered the first defense in her second reign at 135 pounds with a unanimous decision victory over Mexican challenger Aldana (14-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) in the main event at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

After the fight, Nunes retired from MMA competition.

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