Amanda Nunes - News & Rumors - UFC

Gets date for Harrison fight Nunes will fight Kayla Harrison at UFC 324 on Jan. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Nunes will come out of retirement to fight for the first time in two years and attempt to strip Harrison of her Women's Bantamweight title. The 37-year-old Nunes is certainly no stranger to title fights, though her extended hiatus could leave her susceptible to rust.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Islam Makhachev wins 170-pound title, ties UFC record with 16th straight victory

Islam Makhachev has tied the UFC record of 16 straight wins after defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev face off for welterweight crown in main event at UFC 322

Jack Della Maddalena has won the UFC 170-pound title in his first attempt

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Kayla Harrison talks Amanda Nunes fight timeline, champ life, more MMA Junkie's Danny Segura catches up with UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison

SEPTEMBER 16 • USATODAY.COM

Kayla Harrison: 'I'm ready to whoop Amanda Nunes' a**' UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison believes she's going to 'break' Amanda Nunes when they eventually fight.

JULY 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Kayla Harrison Open to Waive Drug Testing Rule for Amanda Nunes UFC Return 'For a Small Fee' The former two-division UFC champion, Amanda Nunes, who retired in 2023 after defending her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana, is now...

JULY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to face Harrison in return Nunes came out of retirement in early-June and plans to face Kayla Harrison for the UFC Women's Bantamweight title in late-2025.

Impact Nunes originally announced her retirement in June of 2023, but she told reporters in a press conference prior to UFC 316 that she intended to face the winner of the title fight between Kayla Harrison and Julianna Pena (per MMAFighting.com). Harrison ended up winning that co-main event fight in emphatic fashion, and afterwards, Nunes entered the Octagon to face off with the new champion. A date hasn't been set yet, but early betting odds peg Nunes, the long-time former champion, as a (+130) underdog. She'll be 37 years old when this fight happens, while Harrison will turn 35 in July. As is always the case against Harrison, the key to victory for Nunes will be stuffing the relentless takedown pressure of the former Olympic judo champion. If Nunes can remain upright, which few have been able to do against the strength of Harrison, she'll have an advantage in the striking department. Should she emerge victorious, Nunes told media members that she would be open to additional fights and would compete "as long as my body can handle [it]."

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager reacts to Kyla Harrison opening as betting favorite for potential Amanda Nunes showdown Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has dropped his reaction to Kayla Harrison opening as an early betting favorite against former...

JUNE 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kayla Harrison reflects on UFC 316 title win, talks Amanda Nunes fight Kayla Harrison talks to MMA Junkie after her UFC 316 title win and previews a future matchup with Amanda Nunes.

JUNE 13 • USATODAY.COM

Kayla Harrison shrugs off Demetrious Johnson's negative outlook on Amanda Nunes fight Demetrious Johnson's call for Kayla Harrison to retire instead of fight Amanda Nunes left the UFC women's bantamweight champion a little con...

JUNE 12 • USATODAY.COM

Kayla Harrison doesn't care what weight class she fights Amanda Nunes, or on what planet Newly crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has her next opponent lined up, former two-time titleholder Amanda Nunes.

JUNE 10 • THESTATE.COM

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager throws cold water on Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes dream fight: "I will believe it when they both will be locked in the cage" Khabib Nurmagomedov and Kayla Harrison's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has poured cold water on the much-anticipated potential showdown between Ha...

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Amanda Nunes opens up about changing gyms because of Kayla Harrison: "She started training with my coach" Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison were once teammates at American Top Team.

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tom Aspinall recalls "jacked" Kayla Harrison moment from UFC 300 while weighing in on potential Amanda Nunes clash Tom Aspinall was astonished to see the stature of Kayla Harrison at UFC 300.

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 316 bonuses and aftermath: Kayla Harrison and three others win $50K, Amanda Nunes confirms MMA return, $6M gate, and more UFC 316 had a lot to live up to, and it put on a night to remember for fans and athletes alike. The event included plenty of sparkly finishe...

JUNE 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Best fight in women's UFC history" - MMA world explodes a Kayla Harrison faces off with Amanda Nunes following UFC 316 title win Shortly after Kayla Harrison became the new UFC women's bantamweight champion, she called out Amanda Nunes, who was in attendance for the UF...

JUNE 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili taps out Sean O'Malley to retain title with Trump in attendance The Georgian fighter dominates rematch with third-round submission as President Donald Trump watches from front row. Kayla Harrison wins tit...

JUNE 8 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

Merab Dvalishvili retained his 135-pound championship when he tapped out Sean O’Malley in the third round in the main event of UFC 316 at the Prudential Center

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Amanda Nunes storms cage at UFC 316 to confirm comeback fight Kayla Harrison is the new women's UFC bantamweight champion, after submitting Julianna Pena at UFC 316.

JUNE 8 • SI.COM

Amanda Nunes eager to fight Julianna Pena or Kayla Harrison Former two-time women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes ready to come out of retirement to fight either Julianna Pena or Kayla Harrison.

JUNE 7 • THESTATE.COM

UFC return confirmed: Amanda Nunes isn't coming back just for a good time, but a long time All-time UFC great Amanda Nunes declared herself officially back Friday, and she doesn't care if it's Julianna Peña or Kayla Harrison for t...

JUNE 6 • USATODAY.COM

UFC title contender Sean O'Malley quit weed, social media and hair dye. Can it make him a champion?

UFC 135-pound champion Merab Dvalishvili defends the championship against Sean O’Malley and Julianna Peña defends her 135-pound belt against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Ha...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

UFC Hall of Fame 2025 tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats & more for Vitor Belfort, Amanda Nunes induction | Sporting News Historic figures of the UFC's past will be honored during International Fight Week. Here's everything you need to know about the UFC Hall of...

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UFC Hall of Fame 2025 tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats & more for Vitor Belfort, Amanda Nunes induction | Sporting News Canada Historic figures of the UFC's past will be honored during International Fight Week. Here's everything you need to know about the UFC Hall of...

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Amanda Nunes defends women's bantamweight title at UFC 289, announces retirement Nunes won via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-43) to retain her UFC women's bantamweight championship.

APRIL 28 • NYTIMES.COM

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Islam Makhachev wins 170-pound title, ties UFC record with 16th straight victory

Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev face off for welterweight crown in main event at UFC 322

Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

UFC title contender Sean O'Malley quit weed, social media and hair dye. Can it make him a champion?