Amanda Nunes will return to face bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison as the co-main event of Polymarket UFC 334 on Saturday, November 14, at Madison Square Garden in New York, with the main card broadcasting at 9:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 a.m. UTC Sunday) on Paramount+.
The Madison Square Garden Co-Main Event
Amanda Nunes steps back into the Octagon more than three years after retiring from mixed martial arts following her bantamweight title defense against Irene Aldana at UFC 289 on June 10, 2023. The 38-year-old Brazilian holds a professional record of 23 wins and five losses. She vacated her championship upon stepping away from the sport.
Her opponent, Kayla Harrison, enters as the reigning bantamweight titleholder with a 19-1 record. Harrison claimed the belt on June 7, 2025, by submitting Julianna Peña in the second round at UFC 316. The bout marks Harrison’s first title defense after neck surgery delayed their initially scheduled matchup.
Nunes Holds Titles in Two Weight Divisions
Nunes established a dominant legacy by becoming the first female fighter to simultaneously hold and defend titles in two weight divisions: bantamweight and featherweight. Her resume includes victories over Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Valentina Shevchenko, Miesha Tate, and Holly Holm. The organization inducted her into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing an 12-fight win streak and 11 victories in championship bouts.
Harrison transitioned to mixed martial arts after capturing two Olympic gold medals in judo at the London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016 Games. She won the lightweight championship in the Professional Fighters League before signing with UFC in 2024. Both fighters previously trained at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, establishing a shared background before their paths diverged.
View the Heavyweight Title Fight on Paramount+
Polymarket UFC 334 features a heavyweight title headliner between champion Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit alongside the co-main championship clash. Early preliminary bouts begin at 5:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 p.m. UTC), followed by the prelims at 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 a.m. UTC Sunday).
Viewers in the United States can stream the entire event through an active subscription on Paramount+ without an additional pay-per-view fee. UFC Fight Pass will carry the early preliminary card.
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