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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former UFC champion officially back in anti-doping program
Former UFC women's two-division champion Amanda Nunes appears set on fighting once again. Nunes, who announced her retirement in 2023, has officially entered back into the UFC's anti-doping program. Nunes was drug tested over the last seven days, as numbers are updated weekly on the UFC's anti-doping website. The results come from random tests, so the exact time of her return to the anti-doping program is unknown. MORE: UFC 318 results featuring Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 Following a title-winning performance from Kayla Harrison earlier this year over Julianna Pena, Nunes made it known that she was planning to return and look to claim back the bantamweight title. The 37-year-old is the only female fighter to win UFC championships in multiple weight classes. She is also the only UFC fighter to defend two titles in two different weight classes while actively holding them at the same time. Her last fight came in June 2023 at UFC 289 when she defending the bantamweight belt with a decision over Irene Aldana. Nunes lost to Pena in 2021 but earned a victory in the rematch in July 2022. MORE COMBAT SPORTS NEWS: PFL Results: Costello Van Steenis claims title Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva set stage for September bout PFL Hollywood to host pair of tournament finales Special guest to walk Dustin Poirier to UFC 318 Octagon UFC heavyweight scores convincing win, puts on a show PFL Charlotte to feature three title fights
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UFC Hall of Fame 2025: Amanda Nunes, Robbie Lawler, Adesanya-Gastelum and more enshrined
The 2025 UFC Hall of Fame class was officially inducted at Thursday's ceremony at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Among those being enshrined in the history of the organization were former UFC champion Vitor Belfort (Pioneer Wing), creator of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series Craig Piligian (Contributor Wing), Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum from UFC 236 (Fight Wing), Charles Oliveira (Forrest Griffin Community Award), Mark Kerr (Pioneer Wing), former UFC champ Robbie Lawler (Modern Wing) and former two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes (Modern Wing). Advertisement Check out the highlights from the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony below: Vitor Belfort Charles Oliveira Craig Piligian Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum Mark Kerr Robbie Lawler Amanda Nunes UFC Hall of Fame class of 2025 This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Hall of Fame 2025: Amanda Nunes, Robbie Lawler, Adesanya-Gastelum
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
UFC Hall of Fame 2025: List of all legends who have been inducted and more
Amanda Nunes. Image via:UFC Hall of Fame 2025 honored some of the greatest martial artists of all time. Amanda Nunes made the headlines for her incredible journey defeating fellow legends like Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg and Valentina Shevchenko. Among the other fighters who have been inducted in this year are Vitor Belford, Robbie Lawler and Mark Kerr. The event has been hosted at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Amanda Nunes headlines 2025 edition of UFC Hall of Fame UFC Hall of Fame is held each year during International Fight Week. This year, the event was held two days before the highly anticipated UFC 317. Amanda Nunes was the highlight of this year's ceremony is the induction of the Bantamweight champion. Nunes headed into the event as one of the best fighters of all time. She is the only fighter to defend belts across two divisions. Nunes has held multiple titles and has several records to her name. — ufc (@ufc) Alongside Nunes, the other fighters who have been inducted in this year's Hall of Fame are – Amanda Nunes – Modern wing Robbie Lawler – Modern wing Vitor Belfort – Pioneer wing Mark Kerr – Pioneer wing Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum (UFC 236) – Fight wing Charles Oliveira – Forrest Griffin Community Award Craig Piligian – Contributors wing Dwayne Johnson attends the induction of Mark Kerr at Hall of Fame 2025 UFC veteran Mark Kerr has been inducted into the Hall of Fame 2025 and Dwayne Johnson's presence during the ceremony adds to the moment of celebration. The Rock is playing the role of Kerr in an upcoming biopic, which makes sense for the former to attend the ceremony. The former American fighter was a two-time heavyweight champion and a world champion wrestler. While this year saw some of the greatest fighters being inducted, it is indeed an honor for Charles Oliveira to share the space with the rest of them. Oliveira is just a couple of days away from his lightweight title bout against Ilia Topuria. Israel Adesanya's one of the most talked about bouts against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 too got inducted in the fight week, marking a great feat. for both fighters. Also Read: Why Dana White dares Mark Zuckerberg to enter brutal UFC tournament Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
11-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC title fight
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC title fight Newly crowned UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison will face the ultimate test in her first title defense. Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes preview After submitting Julianna Peña to claim the bantamweight title in Saturday's UFC 316 co-main event, Harrison (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) welcomed the returning Amanda Nunes into the octagon for a faceoff. Harrison is expected to take on her former American Top Team training partner in her first title defense, which could happen before the year ends. Former UFC double champion Nunes (23-5 MMA, 16-2 UFC) will come out of retirement after hanging up her gloves at UFC 289 in June 2023. Nunes is widely considered the greatest female fighter of all time, with wins over the likes Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Miesha Tate, Holly Holm, and Peña on her resume. Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes odds According to DraftKings, Harrison has opened up as a slight -155 favorite over the returning Nunes, who's a +130 underdog.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Overreaction Time: Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, Merab Dvalishvili is HIM, and more!
Overreaction Time: Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, Merab Dvalishvili is HIM, and more! The time for overreacting is here! Check out the latest episode of "Overreaction Time" at noon ET/9 a.m. PT as host Simon Samano and MMA Junkie senior reporter Mike Bohn debate these "overreactions" on the following topics in mixed martial arts: (01:01) - Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes is the biggest women's fight in UFC history. (07:27) - UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili is HIM and isn't giving up the bantamweight title anytime soon. (14:59) - UFC 316: Sean O'Malley was never HIM and won't be champion ever again. (21:48) - UFC 316: Patchy Mix was overrated all along, and his debut proved it. (26:26) - UFC Atlanta: Pressure isn't on Joaquin Buckley to just win. He needs style points. Watch the full episode in the video above.
