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Ex-UFC champion suggests Amanda Nunes take ‘warm-up fight’ before Kayla Harrison: ‘She’s human’

Two years have passed since Amanda Nunes’ last UFC fight. The greatest female fighter of all time retired from the sport on top, laying down her two UFC titles in the Octagon after her eleventh title fight win at UFC 289 in June 2023.

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Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison: Biggest Women's MMA Fight Ever?

After Kayla Harrison’s dominant UFC 316 victory over Julianna Peña, the Olympic gold medalist called out Nunes in the Octagon. When Nunes entered the Octagon

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 12

‘We Didn’t Just Work Standup’: Coach Mendez suggests Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar Blueprint for Kayla Harrison if Amanda Nunes Bout Happens

Expected to share the Octagon with the returning Amanda Nunes, UFC 316 winner, Kayla Harrison has been warned of the stylistic test awaiting her by an esteemed head coach.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Julianna Pena advised to make a big career change instead of challenging Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes winner

Julianna Pena once again failed to record a successful UFC title defense. The former two-time bantamweight champion’s first reign came to a crashing halt at UFC 277 in July 2022, where Pena was dominated by Amanda Nunes in their immediate rematch.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 11

Ronda Rousey’s Ex Says Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes Should Happen at 145, Not 135

In what was just her third UFC fight, Kayla Harrison cemented herself as a combat sport all-timer with her victory over Julianna Peña. While Harrison’s trophy cabinet is already very full, capturing a UFC title for the first time is an important addition to that collection.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 11

UFC Women’s Dream Match Next?

Amanda Nunes is the UFC G.O.A.T on the women’s side. Nobody was more dominant than her. When she called it quits in 2023 she cleaned out her divisions and felt like she had nothing else left to prove.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

Demetrious Johnson Takes Fire From Ex-UFC Star for Warning Harrison About Amanda Nunes Fight

Demetrious Johnson has come under severe fire after issuing a stark warning to Kayla Harrison after her title win at UFC 316 — from the Ohio star’s close teammate, Jorge Masvidal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 10

Amanda Nunes dominated Irene Aldana before retiring at UFC 289

Amanda Nunes is returning to the octagon despite a picture-perfect retirement fight at UFC 289. The Brazilian is considered the greatest women’s fighter in UFC history.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 10

Kayla Harrison doesn't care what weight class she fights Amanda Nunes, or on what planet

Some storylines just write themselves. That's the case with newly crowned UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and former multi-division titleholder Amanda

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 9

After capturing the title at UFC 316, Kayla Harrison appears to be set for a superfight with Amanda Nunes

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 316, the women’s bantamweight title was on the line. Julianna Pena (11-6) was looking for her first successful title defense as she took on Olympic Gold Medalist and former PFL champion Kayla Harrison (19-1).

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 9

Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison is daring to make women’s MMA great again

The landscape of women’s MMA has been shaped by seismic showdowns, Rousey vs. Holm, Cyborg vs. Nunes, Weili vs. Joanna, but none have carried the magnitude, anticipation, or legacy implications of Amanda Nunes vs.

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MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Amanda Nunes’ Intense Energy Sets the Stage for Massive Fight

Kayla Harrison is finally a UFC Champion, something that’s seemed inevitable for a long time. She dismantled Juliana Pena, controlling every second of the fight until the Kimura was locked in the final seconds of the second round.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8

Amanda Nunes knocked out Holly Holm in similar fashion to how former champ pulled off all-time UFC upset

UFC legend Amanda Nunes gave Holly Holm a taste of her own medicine in their UFC 239 title fight. Amanda Nunes was at the peak of her powers when she took on former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm at UFC 239.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8

Amanda Nunes warned that two rivals are ‘on her heels’ in the GOAT race after UFC 316 confirmed her comeback

Amanda Nunes may have some work left to do if she’s to cement herself as the UFC’s greatest women’s fighter of all time. Nunes announced her retirement at UFC 289 in June 2023, laying down the gloves and her two titles after a victory over Irene Aldana.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8

Amanda Nunes vs Kayla Harrison result predicted by teammate who watched their ‘PPV’ training sessions years ago

Amanda Nunes’ opponent for her UFC return was confirmed in Newark, New Jersey on June 7. Nunes stepped back inside the Octagon to face off with Kayla Harrison after the former two-time Olympic gold medallist submitted Julianna Pena to win the bantamweight title.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 8

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. Harrison and Pena had a heated rivalry during the buildup to UFC 316, and their fight was rather tame by comparison.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / June 7

UFC Great Amanda Nunes Plans On Return; Eyes Winner Of Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison

UFC legend Amanda Nunes is planning on ending her retirement. She wants to fight the winner of the UFC 316 women’s bantamweight title fight between Julianna Peña and Kayla Harrison.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 7

Amanda Nunes eager to fight Julianna Pena or Kayla Harrison

The women's bantamweight title is on the line in the UFC 316 co-main event as champion Julianna Pena takes on No. 2 ranked contender Kayla Harrison. While it's a highly anticipated women's matchup, an even bigger one is waiting in the wings for the winner.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6