“The Lioness” roars once more.
There have been loads of storylines popping out of UFC 314—Alexander Volkanovski champion once more! Patricio Pitbull bombs! Jean Silva is an insane particular person!—and considerably misplaced within the shuffle was the announcement of Amanda Nunes returning to competitors after retiring in 2023.
Maybe it wasn’t all that shocking the previous bantamweight and featherweight champion has determined to step again into the octagon, provided that her preliminary retirement felt prefer it was extra resulting from boredom than an incapability to proceed combating on the highest stage. Nunes, 36, has actually performed all of it in MMA and she or he’s had loads to deal with in her private life in addition to a mom of two. So it was at all times a matter of timing for her.
The time is now with Julianna Peña defending the bantamweight title towards Kayla Harrison at UFC 316 on June 7. Irrespective of who wins, Nunes ought to be motivated. Peña scored a large upset towards Nunes at UFC 269 and regardless of being bludgeoned for 5 rounds within the rematch, Peña has by no means given up on calling out Nunes for a trilogy bout.
As for Harrison, the two-time PFL champion and former coaching accomplice of Nunes has lengthy been thought of probably the most intriguing check for the just lately introduced Corridor of Fame inductee. If she will get previous Peña, requires a Nunes-Harrison struggle can be deafening.
Take a look at the fan response to Nunes’ comeback announcement beneath.
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