Inside the complicated history of Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison
The long-awaited rematch between UFC legends Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison is set to unfold at UFC 334 on November 11, 2026, at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Their rivalry carries layers of personal history, including shared training at American Top Team in Florida, and a tense moment in June 2025 when Harrison won the UFC bantamweight title by submission over Julianna Peña—only for Nunes, who had retired in 2023, to confront her immediately afterward.
Nunes publicly accused Harrison of orchestrating the timing of the fight to set up their eventual showdown, a claim Harrison vehemently denies, calling it unfounded and hurtful. The bout will pit Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist and decorated combat athlete, against Nunes, widely regarded as the greatest woman fighter in UFC history and a two-division champion who dominated opponents like Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm during her prime.
Their clash promises to be one of the most significant fights in women’s MMA, blending athletic excellence with unresolved history.
