Kayla Harrison cites Amanda Nunes as reason for return to MMA
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Kayla Harrison states that she likely would not have returned to competition without the upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes. Harrison, the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is set to defend her title at UFC 334 on November 14 in New York. She previously withdrew from a scheduled matchup with Nunes in January due to a neck injury requiring surgery. Harrison acknowledged the significance of the Nunes fight in her return, emphasizing it as a motivating factor for her to compete again after her injury.
- •Harrison defends her title against Nunes at UFC 334 on November 14.
- •She won the bantamweight title by submitting Julianna Pena last year.
- •Nunes is considered one of the greatest female fighters of all time.
- •Harrison previously withdrew from their January matchup due to injury.
- 2:32 AMSherdog — Kayla Harrison says she might not have returned without Amanda Nunes
"Kayla Harrison claims Amanda Nunes’ return is the only reason she’s fighting.
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