Amanda Nunes backs Ronda Rousey return and has clear message for Kayla Harrison

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Amanda Nunes has a very different perspective on Ronda Rousey’s return than Kayla Harrison does.

Harrison has been openly critical of how Rousey is promoting her May 16 comeback, which is being billed as the greatest women’s fight of all time.

Rousey didn’t hold back in her response, telling Harrison not to bite the hand that feeds her and claiming she’s only trying to help out the current UFC bantamweight champion.

Nunes discussed where she stands on the debate while also giving an update on her own plans for returning to the Octagon during a recent interview.

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Amanda Nunes is behind Ronda Rousey’s return and isn’t concerned by Kayla Harrison’s criticism

It’s been a decade since Amanda Nunes stopped Ronda Rousey, a fight many thought would be the end of ‘Rowdy’s’ career. But now, with her comeback set for May 16, the landscape looks very different.

Speaking to MMA Junkie, Nunes was asked about Kayla Harrison’s recent criticism of Rousey’s return. The two were meant to fight earlier this year before Harrison pulled out due to injury.

Despite their past differences, Nunes is supportive of Rousey stepping back into the spotlight and hopes Harrison will do the same soon.

“I don’t see nobody losing here. Ronda Rousey’s back, she’s going to fight Gina [Carano], this is great for women’s MMA. This is great for all of us. I don’t know what is going on with Kayla, I don’t care,” Nunes said.

“You know what I mean? I don’t know what is going on, I just want a date though. I want Kayla focusing in the day to give me a date. I want to get in there and face her.”

“Whatever she has outside with whatever, I don’t care. But, I don’t see anything horrible here. I see like [it’s] great. Ronda Rousey is going to fight, everybody is going to watch it and me and Kayla I hope soon too and women’s MMA wins and I’m happy about it.”