The Latest Breaking News from UFC 289

Justin Gaethje foresees title shot with Dustin Poirier win if Beneil Dariush loses at UFC 289

Justin Gaethje sees actual championship implications with a win over Dustin Poirier in the "BMF" title fight at UFC 291 at Salt Lake City.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2023

Chris Daukaus out of UFC 289 due to injury

The UFC's long-awaited return to Canada has taken another hit.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2023

Amanda Nunes admits she contemplated retirement after upset loss to Julianna Peña

Amanda Nunes thought she was done after her shocking defeat to Julianna Peña at UFC 269.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2023

Irene Aldana: Sharing octagon with Amanda Nunes at UFC 289 ‘already the biggest accomplishment ever’

Irene Aldana is honored that her first UFC bantamweight title opportunity is coming against Amanda Nunes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 10, 2023

Amanda Nunes: ‘Real opponent’ Irene Aldana deserved UFC 289 title shot all along over Julianna Peña

As far as UFC champ Amanda Nunes is concerned, her fight with Irene Aldana should've been the original UFC 289 booking.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 10, 2023

Irene Aldana replaces Julianna Peña at UFC 289, challenges Amanda Nunes for title

UFC 289 has changed half of its main event, as Irene Aldana replaces Julianna Peña to fight Amanda Nunes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2023

Chris Daukaus drops down to light heavyweight, meets Khalil Rountree at UFC 289

Chris Daukaus will seek new life at 205 pounds when he meets Khalil Rountree at UFC 289.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2023

Amanda Nunes warns Julianna Peña: ‘I’m gonna put your ass down’ in UFC 289 trilogy bout

"If you rush on me Julianna, I'm gonna put your ass down."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2023

Stephen Thompson inspired by ‘predominantly a striker’ Leon Edwards being UFC champion

Stephen Thompson is excited to see a striker atop the UFC welterweight division.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023

Julianna Peña on Amanda Nunes: ‘I turned the greatest striker of all time into a wrestler’

Julianna Peña thinks Amanda Nunes is afraid to stand with her in their women's bantamweight title trilogy rematch at UFC 289 in Vancouver.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2023