Daniel Cormier is one of the main commentators for the UFC. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
UFC legend Daniel Cormier made an unusual suggestion for the last pay-per-view of the year. The organization's commentator considered an all-female card, with Amanda Nunes returning to the octagon as the star of the show.
In the latest episode of the show 'Good Guy/Bad Guy' that he co-hosts with Chael Sonenn on ESPN in the United States, 'DC' gave his thoughts on the possibility of Islam Makhachev's fight against Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden in November, when the pair considered possible matchups to be the co-main event.
The UFC commentator considered Alexandre Pantoja as the main attraction for the second most important fight of the night, which would leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) without any male options for the final card of the year. The proposed solution would be unprecedented.
“And what about the year-end card, Amanda-Kayla, Weili-Valentina, Josh Van-Pantoja in the co-main event (of UFC 322)? Josh Van is young. He’s the kind of guy who recovers quickly. And Pantoja? Pantoja has been provoking the guys lately. So, I think Van-Pantoja (in November), because I think we should only have women in December to close out the year,” Cormier added.
Amanda Nunes ready
Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison face off at UFC 316 (Photo: Instagram/UFCEspanol)
Amanda Nunes is ready to return . Out of the octagon since her retirement in 2023, the 'Lioness' has reignited her fighting spirit and made it clear: she wants to reclaim the UFC bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) no matter where or when. In an interview with 'MMA Fighting', the Brazilian stated she is focused on the fight against Kayla Harrison and guaranteed she is healthy and ready to go into action.
"The next thing is the 'and new.' I'm going to hear that again. It sounds crazy, right? But I'm going to get my belt back. I said I would, and I will. Hopefully this year. I'll talk to Dana. I'm ready, healthy, training. Brazil, my city, Vegas, whatever. I want my belt back," Amanda declared.
The fight took on a more concrete form after Kayla Harrison 's victory over Julianna Peña at UFC 316 on June 8th of this year. After winning the title, the American called Amanda to a face-off inside the octagon. It was the first time the two had faced each other in an official event.
Although they don't have a history of rivalry, Amanda and Kayla have crossed paths. They both trained for a period at American Top Team (ATT) in Coconut Creek, Florida, but according to both, their encounters were brief and isolated.
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