Cris Cyborg reports hearing unconfirmed rumor of Harrison vs Nunes in Los Angeles in September

Cris Cyborg said she heard that Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes may fight for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship in September in Los Angeles. The statement came during the PFL Summer Series media day. The fight was originally scheduled as the first undisputed UFC women’s bantamweight title bout of 2026.

Harrison withdrew less than two weeks before the event after suffering a neck injury that required surgery in January 2026. She returned to training a couple of months later, though her exact return timeline remains unconfirmed as of June 28. “I don’t know where I hear, but they say maybe they’re going to fight in September, Amanda and Kayla, in LA,” Cyborg said.

“I’m not sure if I know right, but (I heard) some gossip. ” “I know I’m going to be waiting for this fight. I’m excited to see this fight,” she added. Harrison won the title by submitting Julianna Pena in June 2025.

Nunes has split two prior fights with Pena. The UFC’s next numbered event is scheduled for September 2026. Dana White confirmed that Ian Machado Garry will challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 in August.