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Cris Cyborg sees one key advantage for the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion. The Brazilian legend will have a vested interest in the UFC 324 co-main event, as two women whom she has some history with collide on the promotion’s debut card on Paramount+.

MMA News / HITC / December 2

Why Kayla Harrison is concerned Amanda Nunes may not make weight for UFC 324 Title Fight

Kayla Harrison has one big worry ahead of her UFC 324 super fight which will see her defend her title for the first time. Kayla Harrison should be heading into UFC 324 focused solely on defending her bantamweight belt for the first time.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 29

Kayla Harrison’s manager asked UFC to have a backup because of doubt Amanda Nunes will ‘show up’

The highly anticipated clash of former teammates is set for UFC 324. Before Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje collide for an interim lightweight title in the main event, Kayla Harrison vs.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 28

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes Set for UFC 324 in Las Vegas

One of the biggest and most anticipated matchups in the history of women’s MMA is officially set. UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Kayla Harrison will defend her bantamweight title against the returning GOAT, Amanda Nunes, in the co-main event of UFC 324 on Saturday, Jan.

MMA News / HITC / November 28

UFC legend warns Amanda Nunes that returning straight into a title fight is a major risk

UFC legend warns long layoff makes Nunes’ immediate title return a major risk Amanda Nunes’ shock UFC comeback is official — and she’s diving straight into the deep end.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27

Kayla Harrison says ‘all my dreams are coming true’ as Amanda Nunes fight is made official

Kayla Harrison couldn’t be happier with how her life and career are going right now. It’s just been announced that she’ll co-headline the first UFC-Paramount event on January 24.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27

Kayla Harrison believes she’ll be GOAT if she beats Amanda Nunes and another UFC champion

Kayla Harrison believes she could be just two impressive wins away from being considered the greatest female fighter of all time. Since joining the UFC last April, Kayla Harrison has been able to showcase her exemplary MMA skills to a wider fanbase, where she has grown in popularity.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27

Amanda Nunes was hospitalized the morning of super fight before returning with controversial win

Just hours before Amanda Nunes’ scheduled rematch against Valentina Shevchenko in 2017, the Brazilian withdrew from the super fight after being hospitalized.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 24

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes Enters Star-Packed Race to Headline First UFC Event Under Paramount

The UFC lightweight division is creating a dilemma for Dana White & Co. With just 35 days left in 2025, the promotion still hasn’t confirmed an opponent or fight for reigning lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 21

Valentina Shevchenko Names Her Sole Condition For A Nunes Trilogy

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko only wants an Amanda Nunes trilogy if the latter is back to her best. The potential for a third showdown was ignited by Nunes following Shevchenko’s title defense at UFC 322 where she defeated Weili Zhang.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko reveals the one reason that would make her reject another Amanda Nunes fight

Valentina Shevchenko is interested in a trilogy fight against Amanda Nunes — on one condition. Some big fights could await the flyweight champion in 2026 after her successful outing in last Saturday’s UFC 322 co-main event at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko to Amanda Nunes: “Let’s Do It” at Flyweight

Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili at UFC 322, tying Amanda Nunes’ record for most female title fight victories Shevchenko accepted Amanda Nunes’

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko Welcomes Amanda Nunes Trilogy With Stern Warning on Her UFC Return

Valentina Shevchenko has spent years building her flyweight legacy, but after UFC 322, the story changed again. Beating Zhang Weili in the manner she did—clean, controlled, and unlike the conflict most expected—sent her back to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings.

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MMA legend Amanda Nunes plots historic triple-champ bid after UFC return fight

Details of a planned return fight haven’t even been finalized yet, but Amanda Nunes apparently already has her sights set on triple-champ glory following UFC 322.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Kayla Harrison’s Manager Lets Slip Amanda Nunes Timeline as Valentina Shevchenko Ready for White House

For two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison, the plan going forward is simple. After defeating Julianna Peña in June this year, the bantamweight champion faced off against Amanda Nunes, teasing a fight might be on the horizon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Valentina Shevchenko shares this record with Amanda Nunes after UFC 322 that proves her greatness

The women’s GOAT debate became more disputed at UFC 322. In the pay-per-view co-main event at Madison Square Garden, Valentina Shevchenko comfortably beat Zhang Weili to spoil the Chinese star’s two-division ambitions and cement her status as reigning flyweight queen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 14

UFC 322 commentator claims co-headliner would dethrone Amanda Nunes as GOAT with title win

Amanda Nunes isn’t alone in the greatest of all time conversation. The retired two-division UFC champion is usually the first to come to mind when talking about the greatest female fighters in MMA history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Valentina Shevchenko answers if she would surpass Amanda Nunes as the ‘GWOAT’ with a win at UFC 322

Valentina Shevchenko’s legacy continues to extend. The UFC women’s flyweight champion is in the midst of her second reign on the 125-pound throne, having regained the belt from Alexa Grasso in 2024.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 22

Julianna Peña Eyes Trilogy with Amanda Nunes, Rematch with Kayla Harrison

Former UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña isn’t ready to give up on her dream of holding gold again. After losing her title to Kayla Harrison by submission at UFC 316 in June, Peña has her eyes set on another crack at the belt ideally against the winner of Harrison’s upcoming showdown with Amanda Nunes.

MMA News / HITC / September 1

Coach outlines when Amanda Nunes may face Kayla Harrison in blockbuster bout

A member of Amanda Nunes’ camp has hinted at a potential timeline for her UFC comeback, though nothing has been set in stone just yet. After stepping away from the sport, she surprised fans earlier this year by announcing her intention to return to the Octagon.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 23