The undisputed girls’s GOAT, Amanda Nunes, retired from preventing following her UFC 289 win over Irene Aldana in June 2023. Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Skilled Fighters League (PFL) standout Kayla Harrison made her octagon debut in April and wished Nunes hadn’t retired when she did.
After Harrison’s promotional debut win, Nunes criticized Harrison for not mentioning her identify after defeating Holly Holm at UFC 300. Harrison didn’t name out Nunes as a result of Nunes was retired.
“I didn’t name Amanda out as a result of Amanda’s retired, you already know?” Harrison stated in an interview with Grind Metropolis Media. “I didn’t wish to be that woman that’s like calling out previous individuals, retired individuals, like people who find themselves fats and glad sitting on the sofa. I’m glad for her. I feel additionally she struggles to not be within the limelight nonetheless.”
Harrison and Nunes each used to coach at American High Crew. Harrison defined that she would not have ‘beef’ with Nunes however did not like feedback Nunes made after departing ATT.
I’ve no beef with Amanda. Hear, the one downside I’ve with Amanda is that she talks sh*t concerning the biggest workforce on this planet. Personally, I feel she’s nice – however don’t discuss sh*t about my workforce,” Harrison stated.
“I might love for her to return again,” Harrison continued. “That’s actually the dream state of affairs for Kayla Harrison and her profession. When she retired, I used to be like, ‘What are you doing? Not but, wait!’ I’m glad she made the video, however now she’s going to be listening to from me. I’ve a few steps to take, after which she’s going to be listening to from me.”
Harrison faces second-ranked Ketlen Vieira on Oct. 5 at UFC 307 in Salt Lake Metropolis. Bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington takes on former titleholder Julianna Peña on the identical combat card.