UFC legend explains why Amanda Nunes' opponent cannot be replaced after injury for UFC 324.

Amanda nunes with the bantamweight and featherweight belts (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Daniel Cormier is against the replacement of Kayla harrison in the match scheduled against Amanda nunes by the UFC 324, scheduled for January 24th. The American surprised fans and experts by announcing a lesion A neck injury that prevents her from competing in the event has opened up debate about the possibility of the Brazilian fighter receiving a new opponent in a potential interim title fight.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Cormier pointed out that the recovery time of Kayla harrison This is crucial for any UFC decision. The former champion highlighted that, if the absence is short, there would be no justification for creating an interim title, since the fighter competed recently and the fight against Amanda nunes It remains one of the biggest possible matchups in the division.

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“Kayla is going to be out for six months? Because if it’s only for six months, you can’t say this is an interim title fight. Kayla just fought recently, does an interim title even make sense?” he said. Daniel Cormier.

According to the former athlete, the UFC wouldn't necessarily need to put a title on the line to maintain the value of the fight. Cormier believes there's a risk of compromising the most anticipated bout in the division if... Amanda nunes could be called up for another fight and end up being defeated. On the other hand, only in a scenario of a longer absence from Kayla harrison It would make sense to follow up with a fight with the lioness, creating a situation where there are two champions with belts in hand.

"Amanda nunes vs. Kayla harrison It's a huge struggle. You don't necessarily need the Amanda nunes Holding a belt. You don't want to risk her losing and, with that, also losing the fight against her. Kayla harrisonIf Kayla is only going to be away for six months, you don't give that fight to Amanda. If it's more than six months, then yes, you give the fight to Amanda. Amanda nunes"...hoping that she still wins, and then you end up with two champions, both with belts," he concluded. Daniel Cormier.

Cris Cyborg and Norma Dumont are vying to replace Kayla Harrison against Amanda Nunes.

Amanda nunes (left) won Chris Cyborg by knockout in December 2018. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook ufc

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After the announcement of the departure of Kayla harrison do UFC 324It didn't take long for interested parties to emerge to fill the position and face the challenge. Amanda nunes. Norm Dumont e Chris Cyborg They made themselves available to take on the confrontation and maintain the high-level duel on the event's card.

In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS, Norm Dumont He made it clear that he accepts the challenge and revealed that he has already contacted the UFC directly to express his interest in the fight. Chris Cyborg She took to social media, where she posted a photo wearing a shirt promoting her first fight against 'The Lioness', a gesture interpreted as a request for a rematch against the former champion.