The first UFC card of 2026 and the promotion’s new Paramount era has reportedly taken a seismic hit just over a week out from the event.

On January 24, Amanda Nunes will return to the Octagon for the first time in three years when she takes on Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title in the UFC 324 co-main event. ‘The Lioness’ retired from the sport in 2023 after beating Irene Aldana in what was supposed to be a trilogy fight against Julianna Pena.

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes is a big deal. The bout is situated as the co-main event of UFC 324, the promotion’s big debut on Paramount+. Harrison was the obvious heir-apparent at 135-pounds when Amanda Nunes retired a couple years ago,