Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager reacts to Kyla Harrison opening as betting favorite for potential Amanda Nunes showdown
Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has dropped his reaction to Kayla Harrison opening as an early betting favorite against former bantamweight queen Amanda Nunes, for their potential upcoming showdown.
Harrison defeated Julianna Peña via second-round submission at UFC 316 to capture the bantamweight championship. With only three fights under the UFC banner, Harrison now appears poised for a high-stakes showdown with Amanda Nunes. Ever since her arrival, Nunes has remained firmly in Harrison’s sights—and that long-standing dream might finally be within reach.
The 34-year-old faced off with Nunes inside the octagon in the immediate aftermath of her UFC 316 bout. ‘The Lioness’ stepped away from the sport after defending her title against Irene Aldana in 2023. However, the fresh challenge presented by Kayla Harrison has sparked renewed interest, and Nunes is now expected to make her return to the cage later this year.
Abdelaziz, who also manages Harrison, has long stated that a potential bout between Harrison and Nunes would be the biggest fight in women's MMA history. He recently took to social media to react to his star client opening as a -180 betting favorite ahead of her potential clash against Nunes.
"I told you all almost 10 years ago."
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Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager remains skeptical about potential Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes matchup
Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager has cast doubt over the potential mega-fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes, stating that he does not believe 'The Lioness' will make her UFC return to face the newly crowned champion.
Abdelaziz further shared that he will only believe it when they are both "locked in the cage." He wrote on X:
"My prediction [is that] I don't think Amanda will ever come back to face Kayla Harrison. I will believe it when they both will be locked in the cage."
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