Ever since Kayla Harrison became the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion, there has only been one question on every fan’s mind: when will she fight Amanda Nunes? It’s the superfight everyone has been waiting for, a clash between two of the greatest female fighters to ever step into the octagon. And while there’s no official date yet, Harrison believes the fight is destined to happen. But as she recently revealed, she won’t wait forever to get it done.
Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medallist, has been on a quest for greatness since she transitioned into mixed martial arts. She’s now the champion, and a win over Amanda Nunes—the woman many consider to be the greatest of all time—would solidify her place in history. Nunes, who retired last year after a dominant career, has made it clear that she wants to come back and reclaim her belt. The two even had an intense faceoff inside the cage immediately after Harrison won her title at UFC 316, which got everyone buzzing.
Harrison’s Timeline: Balancing Legacy and the Division
The biggest challenge now is timing. While both fighters seem eager for the matchup, the UFC has yet to make an official announcement. In a recent interview, Harrison opened up about the situation, showing that she’s a champion who thinks about more than just herself. She admitted that she’s had conversations with her coaches about a deadline. “If I don’t have news by this time, then I’m just going to ask for a different opponent,” she stated, wanting to be respectful to the other fighters in the division. It’s not fair to hold up the entire bantamweight division just for one fight, no matter how big it is.
This willingness to consider other opponents shows that Harrison is serious about being an active champion. She’s not going to just sit and wait. She wants to be a fighting champion, and she understands that other contenders in the division have their own dreams and careers to think about. It’s a very classy approach from a fighter who has everything to gain from this superfight.
The Lioness Is Ready to Roar
On the other side of the cage, everything points to Amanda “The Lioness” Nunes being ready for a comeback. Harrison herself said, “From everything I hear, she’s ready to go, she wants to fight, I want to fight. We’re just waiting on the details.” The fact that both fighters are on the same page is a huge step in the right direction. It puts the ball firmly in the UFC’s court to make this happen.
For fans, this potential clash is a dream matchup. You have the dominant, ground-and-pound power of Harrison versus the elite striking and experience of Nunes. The narrative is perfect, a passing of the torch or a confirmation of the G.O.A.T. status. Social media is already flooded with conversations about what would happen if these two titans finally met, and the pressure is on the UFC to deliver what could be one of the most significant moments in female combat sports history.
What’s Next for the Women’s Bantamweight Division?
So, what does the future hold? It seems clear that the superfight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes is not a question of ‘if’, but ‘when’. However, Harrison’s timeline puts some pressure on the promotion to get a deal done sooner rather than later. Her willingness to fight another challenger shows that she is a dedicated champion who wants to keep the division moving forward, which is a rare and admirable quality.
Regardless of the timeline, this fight has the potential to reshape the entire landscape of women’s MMA. It will not only determine who is at the top of the bantamweight division, but it could also set a new standard for what it means to be a champion. With both fighters ready to go, the MMA community is on the edge of its seat, waiting for the official word on a fight that will be talked about for years to come.
