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Kayla Harrison Says Amanda Nunes Fight Is Near, Plans Separate White House Showcase

Harrison says the bout is not yet signed or slated for the White House event, with Valentina Shevchenko emerging as her preferred showcase foe.

Overview

  • Harrison told Jorge Masvidal’s podcast that a fight with Amanda Nunes is “on the horizon” and likely to happen soon, though it remains unbooked.
  • She said the Nunes matchup would take place before the summer 2026 White House card and predicted she would win quickly.
  • As the UFC’s only current American champion after submitting Julianna Peña in June, Harrison expects to compete on the White House card.
  • She named Valentina Shevchenko—depending on UFC 322’s result against Zhang Weili—or a returning Ronda Rousey as preferred White House opponents, though Rousey has publicly said she will not fight there.
  • Nunes’ return has been reported as progressing, with MMA Fighting noting she re-entered the UFC anti-doping program, a step toward clearance but not yet an official booking.