Jorge Masvidal is convinced Amanda Nunes only made retirement U-turn for two reasons ahead of UFC comeback

TalkingPoints UFC UFC Events Schedule Results UFC 331 UFC 332 UFC 333 Boxing MMA Features Exclusives Throwbacks Follow us on '. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images UFC Home Kayla Harrison Jorge Masvidal is convinced Amanda Nunes only made retirement U-turn for two reasons ahead of UFC comeback Adnan Riaz Sat 26 September 2026 18:00 Follow us on Google Discover Jorge Masvidal thinks his theory might explain why Amanda Nunes ended her exodus from the octagon and chose to make her sensational return to the UFC.

Amanda Nunes , who is regarded as one of the best women’s MMA fighters of all time, has not fought since her win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in 2023.

The 38-year-old Brazilian-American UFC fighter successfully defended her women’s bantamweight title by securing a unanimous decision win against Irene Aldana.