Not too long ago, the UFC head honcho, Dana White, sent shockwaves through the world of mixed martial arts with an announcement. If you have guessed it already, you are one of the closest followers of the sport. It was indeed a hint of Amanda Nunes’s return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Nunes announced that she was indeed retiring from the MMA world after successfully defending her title at UFC 289. But now, things have just gotten interesting as ‘The Lioness’ fueled the sparks flared by White with an Instagram Story.

UFC star adds fuel to Dana White’s words about her return

During the UFC CEO’s appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s talk show, ‘Club Shay Shay’, White revealed that Nunes might just be on the cards scheduled for UFC 306. The event is, without a doubt, going to be one packed with Mexican mixed martial artists. After all, it falls on the day of Mexican Independence Day. And who better to bring back if not the former champion, Amanda Nunes? 

White, during the conversation with the former football player, had said, “She could come back, there’s a possibility she could come back. Um, but again, a very unique individual in her own right, you know, a very powerful woman who is looked at as the GOAT in female fighting.” However, there was no confirmation to the UFC CEO’s words later on, and the fighting community began to speculate if they would really get to watch Nunes back in action.

But these speculations might just come true and we might see ‘The Lioness’ roaring at The Sphere. Why you ask? Well, on the 24th of July, she took to Instagram and shared a picture on her story. Therein, she donned floral shorts and a top with UFC’s brand on it. 

Even though the Nunes’ return is yet to be confirmed, the hint didn’t stop the excitement running around in the MMA fanbase. Needless to say, the event is going to be a blockbuster in the realm of martial arts. But this wasn’t the first time when Nunes hinted at her return.

Amanda Nunes hints at returning to fight Kayla Harrison

Back when UFC 300 had the fight fans glued to their seats, Nunes dropped a giant hint on X. At the UFC’s greatly successful event, Kayla Harrison rose victorious over Holly Holm. Without a doubt, the former PFL star took over the fanbase with her phenomenal win. However, it was Nunes’ reaction that garnered more attention.

The former featherweight and bantamweight champion released a video of her reacting to Harrison’s post-fight interview. It did seem like the Brazilian, even though retired in 2023, planned on making a comeback just to fight Harrison. Nunes last fought Irene Aldana back in June 2023. Despite Aldana’s struggles, it was ‘The Lioness’ who clinched the victory via unanimous decision. After being out of action since then, a sign of her return was just the things that boosted the fans’ entropy. 

Who do you think will land against Nunes at The Sphere, if she makes a comeback? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.