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Why Kayla Harrison inspired Amanda Nunes to end her retirement
Former UFC double champion Amanda Nunes is returning from retirement to face Kayla Harrison at UFC 334.
Amanda Nunes retired from the UFC in 2023 after establishing herself as one of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, having held titles in two weight classes simultaneously. However, the arrival of fellow dominant fighter Kayla Harrison in the UFC provided the fresh challenge Nunes needed to step back into the octagon. Harrison is a two-time Olympic judo gold medallist and a former PFL champion who claimed the UFC bantamweight title in just her third fight with the promotion. The highly anticipated bout between Nunes and Harrison is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday at UFC 334.
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