UFC 289 returns to Vancouver Saturday

UFC 289 is in Vancouver Saturday. (Courtesy Twitter/UFC)

By Mike Gazzola

Posted June 10, 2023 12:48 pm.

Last Updated June 10, 2023 12:56 pm.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in Vancouver Saturday with the women’s bantamweight belt on the line.

Champion Amanda Nunes is set to take on challenger Irene Aldana in the main event.

The co-main event will see Charles Oliveira take on Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout.

Former bantamweight champ Julianna Pena will be in town as well and is slated to meet with fans before the big event.

The show is set to start at 4 p.m. on June 10, with the main card scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Rogers Area.

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