Amanda Nunes is making her long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 334, stepping back into the fight game for the first time since June 2022. It’s been way too long, and “The Lioness” is ready to remind everyone why she’s the greatest female fighter to ever step into the promotion’s history.
The Lioness Is Back, And She Ain’t Messing Around
This isn’t just some grudge match, folks. Nunes is going up against bantamweight champion and her former teammate, Kayla Harrison, in the co-main event, and while that alone would be enough to get anyone hyped, Nunes herself is making it clear this isn’t a one-off. She explicitly said she “would have come back anyways,” no matter who was holding the belt. This isn’t about just settling a score with a former training partner; this is about legacy. She’s walking back into that cage, and it feels like she’s here to reclaim her spot, for real.
She Needed The Break, Now She’s Ready To Reign Again
Nunes openly admitted she was “so burned out” before her break. She needed to step away, and honestly, who can blame her? The grind is real. “I think I did the break in the right time because I know I enjoy more to be there. It’s always more fun to walk in. You know I mean? Always fun for me,” she said. She clearly needed that reset to find the joy in it again. And get this: if she wins that bantamweight title for a third time, she absolutely plans to defend it. When asked if she’s thinking about retiring after UFC 334, her response was pure champ: “You’ve got to defend the belt. You gotta defend the belt. for sure. …. And then we’re going to see.” That’s not the sound of someone planning to hang up the gloves after one fight, is it?
So, get ready for UFC 334. “The Lioness” isn’t just gracing us with her presence for a single night; she’s back, refreshed, and eyeing a sustained run at the top. This fight against Harrison is huge, but it’s just the start of what could be an incredible new chapter for Amanda Nunes. You can bet everyone in the bantamweight division is watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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