Amanda Nunes vows to reclaim her throne at UFC 334 and fight until her body quits: ‘I’m here to stay’

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Amanda Nunes insists she's not returning to the UFC for one last payday or to relive her glory days. The greatest women's fighter in MMA history wants to pick up right where she left off at UFC 334, taking back the title she never lost and sticking around after.

Nunes challenges women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison at UFC 334 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It's been three years since Nunes last stepped into the Octagon, retiring at the top of her game as a double champion. She's since watched Harrison emerge as the division's dominant force, setting up a long-awaited showdown between former teammates.

Harrison hinted that Saturday's fight could be her last, pointing to Janury's career-threatening neck surgery and demanding weight cuts. Nunes, 38, believes she has plenty to offer despite being the older fighter coming off a three-year retirement.

"I'm here to stay. I'm a fighter, man. This is a huge difference between me and Kayla. She's an athlete. I'm a fighter," Nunes told CBS Sports' Brian Campbell. "I'm here to get the belt and fight until my body tells me to stop…

Original source: https://www.cbssports.com/