Nunes Returns: UFC Champ Ready to Face Harrison

Amanda Nunes, a legendary two-division UFC champion, is set to return to MMA competition after a hiatus. Her comeback fight is scheduled for UFC 324, where she will face rising star Kayla Harrison. The bout is slated to take place on January 24th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Nunes had initially retired in June 2023 to focus on her family, including welcoming a second child.

Nunes revealed that the timing of Harrison's arrival in the UFC and persistent calls for a fight made her decision to return feel inevitable. While they were once training partners at American Top Team, Nunes felt Harrison's actions, such as calling her out while still training together, indicated a competitive intent that spurred her own return. This championship bout is poised to reignite interest in the women's bantamweight division.

At 37 years old, Nunes aims to prove she remains the dominant force in MMA and intends to show her former gym that they backed the wrong fighter. The 35-year-old Harrison, having previously competed in the PFL, now steps into the UFC spotlight for this significant matchup. Nunes is motivated by the challenge and the opportunity to reassert her supremacy in her division.