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Amanda Nunes calls for July fight to win her bantamweight belt back: ‘Kayla Harrison, get your s—t together!’
TL;DR
Amanda Nunes is eager to reclaim her bantamweight title and is ready to fight Kayla Harrison as soon as she recovers from neck surgery. Nunes has expressed her frustration but remains in training while waiting for Harrison's return.
Key points
- Amanda Nunes is ready to fight Kayla Harrison.
- Kayla Harrison withdrew from UFC 324 due to neck surgery.
- Nunes is waiting for news on Harrison's recovery.
- Nunes remains in training during the wait.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Opponents Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes face off during the UFC It's On Seasonal Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Amanda Nunes says she’s ready to fight Kayla Harrison the moment the current bantamweight champion is ready.
When that may be is still shrouded in mystery. Harrison was forced to withdraw from their scheduled UFC 324 scrap due to neck surgery. The UFC hoped the fight would be ready to re-book for the UFC White House card, but that didn’t work out either. Now Nunes is stuck waiting for news that Harrison is capable of fighting again.
According to “The Lioness,” though, all this waiting is fine and she hasn’t stopped preparing.
“I know how to train, I know how to pace myself to be able to do a camp,” Nunes told MMA Junkie in a new interview. “I know the first camp didn’t work out, but I slowed down a little bit, and I kept going to the gym. I kept doing the same thing, but with low intensity. And now I started to pick it up, so I’m just ready for the day. I feel like I’m ready for any day that Kayla give it to me. So I’m waiting on her. And when she is 100%, we’re gonna make this happen.”
“I feel like International Fight Week would be a good one,” she said of a 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.”
Q&A
When is Kayla Harrison expected to return to the UFC after her neck surgery?
Kayla Harrison's exact return date to the UFC is currently unclear as she is recovering from neck surgery.
What did Amanda Nunes say about fighting Kayla Harrison?
Amanda Nunes stated she is ready to fight Kayla Harrison whenever the champion is prepared to return to the octagon.
Why was the fight between Nunes and Harrison postponed?
The fight was postponed because Kayla Harrison had to withdraw due to neck surgery.
What preparations is Amanda Nunes making while waiting for her fight?
Amanda Nunes has continued her training and preparation despite the uncertainty surrounding her fight with Kayla Harrison.