Nunes vs. Harrison Title Fight Set for UFC 329

Former two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes is set to return from retirement for a bantamweight title fight against current titleholder Kayla Harrison, with UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas during International Fight Week emerging as the targeted date.

The matchup was originally scheduled for UFC 324 in January but was scrapped at the last minute when Harrison underwent neck surgery to repair herniated discs. Harrison, who captured the 135-pound belt by submitting Julianna Peña at UFC 316 last year, returned to training at the end of March. Her readiness for a summer bout remains uncertain, though fight announcements for UFC 329 are expected soon. The card could be headlined by Conor McGregor, positioning Nunes versus Harrison as a potential co-main event.

Nunes, 37, retired in June 2023 following a successful title defense against Irene Aldana at UFC 289. The Brazilian fighter, a former training partner of Harrison, has expressed unwavering focus on reclaiming the undisputed championship and no interest in interim bouts or other opponents. "I only fight for the undisputed belt," Nunes said. "I'm gonna fight Kayla and take my belt back."

She dismissed concerns about card...