UFC returns to Canada with UFC 289 in Vancouver
The mixed martial arts promoter said UFC 289 will take place June 10 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.“So everybody’s been asking me: ‘When are you coming back to Canada? When are you coming back to Canada?’” said White. “UFC 289, June 10th, Vancouver, Rogers Arena. See you soon, Canada.”
Brazil’s Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight title against American Julianna Pena, the No. 1 contender, in the main event. It will be their third meeting with Nunes losing the title at UFC 269 in December 2021 and regaining it at UFC 277 last July.The return to Canada is good news for the 15 Canadians among the UFC active roster of some 600 fighters, with the UFC looking to draw ticket-buyers by showcasing homegrown talent on the card.
Canadians Diana Belbita, Marc-Andre Barriault, Hakeem Dawodu, Jasmine Jasudavicius, John Makdessi, Kyle Nelson and Aiemann Zahabi have all been linked to the UFC 289 card.
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