Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana — Fight recap

Amanda Nunes defeated Irene Aldana via unanimous decision after five rounds on June 10, 2023, reasserting her dominance at bantamweight. Nunes landed 142 significant strikes at 53% accuracy while controlling the cage for 7:00, establishing a clear striking advantage over Aldana's 41 significant strikes at just 28% efficiency.

The former champion demonstrated superior grappling, securing 6 of 13 takedown attempts at 46%, while Aldana mounted no offensive wrestling. Nunes' striking was distributed across the target zones, connecting on 97 head strikes and 17 of 20 leg strikes, showcasing technical variety throughout.

Despite neither fighter scoring knockdowns, Nunes' volume, accuracy, and control time separated the competitors decisively on all three scorecards. The victory solidifies Nunes' status as a title contender and potential future challenger to the current bantamweight champion.