Amanda Nunes remains laser-focused on making her comeback against Kayla Harrison.
The former dual-weight champion was supposed to return after nearly three years in retirement at UFC 324 in January.
Kayla Harrison’s neck injury meant their bantamweight title fight was called off at the last minute.
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Amanda Nunes only wants to fight Kayla Harrison
Amanda Nunes is willing to wait as long as it takes for a fight with her ex-teammate, Kayla Harrison.
‘The Lioness’ is not interested in facing somebody else for an interim bantamweight title in the meantime.
“I know everybody wants a chance,” Nunes told MMA Junkie.
“I know everybody wants to fight me, and I know everybody wants to get a paycheck. I know that.
But, it’s like if you put it on the table, it’s not how it is, though. I only fight for the (undisputed) belt, and I cannot make what they want, you know?
“I feel like I’m going to have an opportunity for all of them, so they just have to wait, like I did. I waited so much to fight for the belt. One day, I did it, so then I have an opportunity for everybody, and I think they should wait.
“I’m gonna fight Kayla and take my belt back.”
Amanda Nunes gives an update on her return vs. UFC champ Kayla Harrison. (via @dannyseguratv) pic.twitter.com/bS7sx8cflj— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 3, 2026
When will Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison take place?
Amanda Nunes hopes to make her highly anticipated return on a card rumored to be headlined by Conor McGregor.
The 37-year-old has told Kayla Harrison to be ready to fight at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11.
“I feel like International Fight Week would be a good one,” Nunes added when asked about a fight date.
“I feel like UFC wanted that too. So I hope Kayla is ready for it, and I can’t wait for the call.
“I hope she’s ready, though, because I am. And let’s see what is gonna happen.”
Harrison returned to training at the end of March, but it’s unclear if she’ll be ready for a summer showdown with Nunes.
UFC 329 fight news is expected to drop this week, so fans won’t have to wait long to find out if the biggest fight in WMMA will take place on that card.
2026-05-04 13:00:00
