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.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Nunes’ title defense over Aldana at UFC 289.

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