UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana
Canada
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Mexico
R1, 4:10
Performance of the Night
United States
R2, 1:06
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
France
R2, 3:04
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:04
China
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Australia
R3, 5:00
Performance of the Night
Czechia
Romania
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Marc-Andre Barriault and Eryk Anders each received $50,000 for their relentless three-round middleweight striking brawl.
Performance of the Night: Charles Oliveira extended his promotional record with a first-round TKO over Beneil Dariush; Ontario’s Mike Malott thrilled the Canadian crowd with a second-round guillotine choke submission over Adam Fugitt; and Australia’s Steve Erceg claimed a bonus in his short-notice promotional debut by upsetting #10-ranked flyweight David Dvořák.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official purse figures are not publicly disclosed by the British Columbia Athletic Commission (BCAC). Disclosed amounts reflect verified official post-fight performance and fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) as confirmed by UFC promotional announcements. Undisclosed contractual payments are designated by —.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC 289
Two-division champion Amanda Nunes officially retired following her dominant title defense over Irene Aldana, hanging up her gloves as the undisputed greatest female fighter in mixed martial arts history.
Charles Oliveira extended his all-time UFC record for the most stoppage finishes in promotional history to 20 by defeating Beneil Dariush via TKO at 4:10 of Round 1.
With his first-round stoppage, Charles Oliveira extended his own UFC record for the most post-fight bonus awards in company history, collecting his 19th career bonus check.
Amanda Nunes secured her 11th victory in UFC championship fights, tying legendary middleweight king Anderson Silva for the third-most title fight wins in promotional history.
Stepping in on just eight days’ notice for his promotional debut, Australia’s Steve Erceg shocked #10 ranked flyweight David Dvořák via unanimous decision and earned a $50,000 Performance bonus.
Canadian fighters enjoyed a clean sweep in contested matchups on home soil, with Marc-Andre Barriault, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Aiemann Zahabi, and Kyle Nelson all securing victories.
UFC 289 drew a sellout crowd of 17,628 fans and generated a live gate of $3,834,893.25 (CAD $5,140,000), marking the highest-grossing sporting event gate at Rogers Arena in 2023.
Marc-Andre Barriault (95) and Eryk Anders (83) combined for 178 significant strikes in a grueling 15-minute clash, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Aiemann Zahabi recorded the fastest finish of the night, needing just 1:04 of Round 1 to knock out Aoriqileng with a vicious left hook and ground strikes.
Ontario’s Mike Malott kept his 100% UFC finishing rate intact, submitting Adam Fugitt via guillotine choke at 1:06 of Round 2 to secure his second straight Performance of the Night award.
UFC 289 marked the promotion’s long-awaited return to Canada after nearly four years, hosting its 32nd event in the country and first since September 2019.
Amanda Nunes outlanded challenger Irene Aldana by 101 significant strikes (142 to 41) and completed 6 takedowns, earning lopsided 50-44, 50-44, and 50-43 scorecards.
When and where did UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana take place?
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana took place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Who won the main event between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana?
Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship with a dominant unanimous decision (50–44, 50–44, 50–43) over Irene Aldana across five rounds.
Did Amanda Nunes retire after UFC 289?
Yes. Following her victory over Irene Aldana, Amanda Nunes placed both of her championship belts on the canvas and officially announced her retirement from mixed martial arts as the reigning two-division champion.
Who won the co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush?
Former champion Charles Oliveira defeated Beneil Dariush via TKO (punches) at 4:10 of Round 1, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who earned post-fight bonuses at UFC 289?
Five fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders received Fight of the Night, while Charles Oliveira, Mike Malott, and Steve Erceg each earned Performance of the Night awards.
What records did Charles Oliveira break or extend at UFC 289?
Oliveira extended his all-time promotional records for most finishes in UFC history (20) and most post-fight bonus awards in UFC history (19).
How did Steve Erceg perform in his UFC debut?
Stepping in on only eight days’ notice, Australia’s Steve Erceg pulled off a huge upset by defeating #10-ranked flyweight David Dvořák via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) and won a $50,000 performance bonus.
Why did Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis end in a No Contest?
The bout was ruled a No Contest at 3:04 of Round 2 due to an accidental clash of heads that left Chris Curtis dazed and unable to continue.
How did Canadian fighters perform at UFC 289 in Vancouver?
Canadian fighters achieved a perfect sweep across all five completed matchups featuring home athletes: Marc-Andre Barriault, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Aiemann Zahabi, and Kyle Nelson all emerged victorious.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 289?
UFC 289 drew a recorded attendance of 17,628 spectators producing a live gate of $3,834,893.25 USD (CAD $5,140,000) at Rogers Arena.
How did Mike Malott defeat Adam Fugitt?
Malott dropped Fugitt with a crisp combination and immediately locked in a tight guillotine choke submission at 1:06 of Round 2, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How fast was Aiemann Zahabi’s knockout over Aoriqileng?
Aiemann Zahabi finished Aoriqileng via KO (punches) in just 1:04 of Round 1, registering the fastest stoppage on the entire card.
What was the result of Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr?
Dan Ige knocked down Nate Landwehr and outlanded him with 88 significant strikes to claim a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
Who called the fights at UFC 289?
The cage-side commentary team consisted of Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How many bouts were featured on the UFC 289 card?
The event concluded a full 11 bouts, consisting of 5 main card bouts, 4 preliminary card bouts, and 2 early preliminary card bouts.
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