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Women's Bantamweight

3 stories covering Women's Bantamweight — news, results and analysis.

Amanda Nunes stands in the octagon ahead of a UFC bout
UFC

Kayla Harrison's Neck Surgery Doubts Nearly Cost Her the Nunes Fight

Harrison spine fusion repaired five herniated discs and derailed her UFC 324 date. Now she faces Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight belt on Nov. 14.

Oct 12, 2026

UFC women's bantamweight fighter posing during a promotional photoshoot
UFC

Norma Dumont's Perez Grudge: 'What I Want Without Getting Arrested'

Dumont says her Sept. 26 clash with #5 Ailin Perez is personal, promising a finish before the final horn and vowing this fight won't last 15 minutes.

Sep 24, 2026

Valentina Shevchenko inside the UFC Octagon
UFC

Why Valentina Shevchenko Belongs at 135, Not Back at Flyweight

One move could shake up three UFC women's divisions at once. With Harrison-Nunes booked for UFC 334, Shevchenko's next step matters more than ever.

Sep 21, 2026