Amanda Nunes has lastly damaged her silence about her battle at UFC 324 falling by way of.
Nunes was scheduled to return to the Octagon on Saturday towards Kayla Harrison for the ladies’s bantamweight title. It was a extremely anticipated match, however sadly Harrison suffered a neck damage and was pressured to withdraw. Nunes has not spoken since Harrison withdrew, however she has lastly damaged her silence.
In a video posted to the UFC’s YouTube channel, Nunes admitted in Portuguese that the information was disappointing.
“After I heard the information that Kayla was going to have surgical procedure, I used to be very unhappy as a result of we had finished loads of preparation,” Nunes stated. “My coaching camp was excellent. I used to be bodily, mentally and mentally prepared, so I am unable to assist however really feel unhappy about all of that. However what can we do? It is not in our management. Now we’re simply ready to see what the UFC does.”
Nunes won’t battle on Saturday as she waits to see how lengthy Harrison is out.
Amanda Nunes solely fights for the undisputed belt
Nonetheless, one factor Nunes made clear was that she had no intention of competing for the interim belt. Meaning if the champion is pressured to take a seat out attributable to damage, it is going to both be Harrison or he’ll compete for the vacant title.
“Individuals are speaking about interim belts and fights with different guys, however guys, that is not taking place,” Nunes stated. “I am solely going to battle for the true belt. If the UFC strips me of the belt and I discover an opponent, I am going to battle. However I haven’t got the interim belt.
“I do not need to battle one other opponent proper now both. That is not an choice. So let’s wait or not look forward to Kayla and see what occurs,” Nunes concluded. “However one factor is for certain: I am in good condition, I have been coaching so much, I am match, I am motivated, I am 37 years previous and I’ve loads of power. I am able to take again the belt.”
Amanda Nunes retired after successful a call over Irene Aldana in 2023.
