Amanda Nunes expresses her desire to fight Kayla Harrison and reclaim her belt, stating she only competes for championships. She criticizes the potential for an interim title if Harrison remains inactive and expresses eagerness for a fight during International Fight Week.
While her long-awaited return to the Octagon looms, Nunes had some recent choice words for the UFC 's fanbase and the promotion itself, should it attempt to institute an interim title if Harrison is inactive for an extended period.
Amanda Nunes Adamant Kayla Harrison Fight Has To Happen Jun 10, 2023; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Amanda Nunes celebrates her victory by decision against Irene Aldana following UFC 289 at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | Sergei Belski-Imagn Images "I only fight for the belt, and I cannot make what they want, you know?
" Nunes said in an"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.
" Although Nunes doesn't mind waiting for Harrison, as their initial encounter was previously pulled from UFC 324 following Harrison's withdrawl, the clock is ticking regarding the fight's hype. "I feel like International Fight Week would be a good one," Nunes said. "I feel like UFC wanted that, too. So I hope Kayla is ready for it.
And I can't wait. Just, you know, honestly, like, I can't wait for the call. Yeah, I hope she's ready, though, because I am. And let's see what is going to happen.
So I'm ready for her. Everything depends on Kayla Harrison.
"December 29, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; General view as spectators gather outside before weigh ins for UFC 207 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imagesevent is set for Saturday, July 11, which culminates with UFC 329. Despite the promotion having yet to announce its concrete plans, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is a potential headliner. Should heNunes and Harrison, more specifically Nunes, is used to the Las Vegas spotlight.
Nunes won the title from then-UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate in the UFC 200 main event at T-Mobile Arena in July 2016. Five months later, Nunes dispatched Ronda Rousey at UFC 207, which took place at the same venue in her initial defense of her title. Nunes initially retired following a storied career that came to a close in June 2023 at UFC 289 against Irene Aldana, laying the gloves down following the win in Canada.
Zain Bando is a writer & columnist for Gameday Media's MMA Knockout, expanding his portfolio as a Staff Writer for Dallas Wings On SI with previous in-network contributions around the echosystem. Outside of covering fights, Bando's background includes Big Ten football and men's basketball with leans toward Illinois and Northwestern with a broader league view for bylines including The Sporting News, FanSided, Men's Journal and others since 2019.
Bando can be reached at zainbando99@gmail.com or via his social media accounts @zainbando99. Massive UFC Rematch More Than 7 Years in the Making Reportedly Booked for UFC 329
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