Amanda Nunes offers new timeline for Kayla Harrison blockbuster fight
Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison were originally set to collide at UFC 324. The event was set to mark the promotion’s first card under its $7. 7 billion Paramount broadcast deal.
However, those plans were disrupted when Harrison suffered a neck injury. Her withdrawal forced the UFC to postpone one of the most anticipated fights in the women’s divisions. With uncertainty surrounding the bout, Nunes has now stepped in to clarify her stance.
The former champion has outlined when she would like the fight to take place if circumstances allow. Amanda Nunes targets International Fight Week return Photo by Jordan Jones/Getty Images Nunes made her position clear when speaking to MMA Junkie about a revised timeline. She pointed directly to July as the ideal window for the long-awaited showdown.
“I feel like International Fight Week would be a good one, if UFC wants that too,” she said. “I hope Kayla is ready for it. I can’t wait.
” When asked about the tight turnaround, Nunes did not hesitate. The Brazilian star stated: “Yeah. I hope she’s ready, because I am.