Amanda Nunes Is Back — The Lioness Hunts Again
It’s official — Amanda Nunes, the most dominant female fighter in MMA history, is returning to the Octagon. Yes, the rumors are true. The former two-division UFC champion and newly-inducted Hall-of-Famer has announced that she’s coming back, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. With the UFC 316 bantamweight title bout between Julianna Peña and Kayla Harrison just wrapped up, Nunes has her eyes set on the winner — and she’s not coming back for just one fight.
Let’s rewind for a second. At UFC 316, Julianna Peña, the current champ, defended her title against Kayla Harrison, the Olympic gold medalist and former PFL queen. This clash was inevitable — two warriors from different paths finally meeting in the cage. Peña earned her way back to the top after a controversial win over Raquel Pennington last year, reclaiming the title she once lost to Amanda Nunes in a shocking upset back in 2021. Meanwhile, Harrison bulldozed her way into UFC stardom with back-to-back wins over legends like Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira.
But while these two battled it out in Newark, New Jersey, the real shockwave came from cageside — Amanda Nunes was in the building. And more than just watching. She was scouting.
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Speaking in a fan Q&A with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Nunes shared her reasons for returning. Her passion for fighting never left. Life outside the Octagon — especially motherhood — was demanding, but now her daughter is older, and the fire is burning bright again. Nunes said it herself: “Kayla or Julianna — I’m going to be ready.”
This isn’t just a comeback for a quick paycheck or one last headline. Nunes is serious. She made it clear that she’s returning to reclaim her belt and defend it for as long as her body allows. No half-measures. No ceremonial walk into the sunset. The Lioness is back to hunt, and she’s here to stay.
Physically, she’s looking more dangerous than ever. Social media exploded when fans saw her at UFC 316 — shredded, powerful, and still the monster she’s always been. Her legacy speaks volumes: 23-5 record, dual champion status, 14-1 run from 2015 to 2023, and a resume filled with legends she dismantled. Even her only recent loss — to Peña — was avenged dominantly in their rematch.
Now, the stakes are massive. Whether it’s a grudge trilogy with Peña or a fresh mega-fight with Harrison, the UFC has a blockbuster on their hands. And fans? They’re ready. We’re talking about one of the greatest fighters to ever step into a cage — male or female — coming back with unfinished business.
Get ready, because Amanda Nunes is not just back. She’s back for legacy, for dominance, and for war.
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