Julianna Peña sidelined for fight against Amanda Nunes due to fractured rib, Dana White says

UFC champion Amanda Nunes will face challenger Irene Aldana at UFC 289 next month. 

Julianna Peña was originally scheduled to face Nunes, but she will be unable to compete due to a rib injury. UFC President Dana White confirmed that Peña would not participate in the bout.

The new 135-pound matchup in Vancouver is set to headline the pay-per-view event.

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"Unfortunately, [Peña] broke her ribs and she can not compete," White said in an Read Entire Article