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Kayla Harrison is under two months away from realizing her dream when she challenges Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight title. In doing so, she recognizes what a challenging puzzle Peña is to solve, despite her confidence level being at an all-time high.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 20

UFC contender backs 'dominant' Kayla Harrison to defeat Champion Julianna Peña

UFC women's bantamweight Ailín Pérez has made her stance clear about the upcoming June 7 UFC 316 co-headliner between UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña and former PFL champion-turned-UFC contender Kayla Harrison.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

Amanda Nunes clears the air on past Kayla Harrison training sessions as she continues to tease UFC comeback

Former two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes opened up on her past gym rivalry with Kayla Harrison. After Amanda Nunes‘s induction into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the former two-division titleholder could be on the verge of a return to the Octagon to face the Julianna Pena vs.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 7

PFL head sends Kayla Harrison a classy message ahead of UFC 316 title fight after messy MMA split

PFL founder Donn Davis reversed months of bad blood between himself and Kayla Harrison ahead of UFC 316. Kayla Harrison will look to cement herself as one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time as she prepares to fight for the UFC bantamweight championship this summer.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / April 1

UFC 316 fight card: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2, Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison set for June

The pair of title fights will headline the promotion's return to New Jersey

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 19

Hormonally, it’s not good’… Kayla Harrison warned of dangers of dramatic weight cut by former UFC title challenger

Kayla Harrison has been strongly advised against continuing to cut down to 135lbs as she continues to pursue the UFC title. When the UFC signed Harrison at the beginning of 2024, it was widely regarded as one of the biggest signings the promotion has made in the last decade.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 2

Manager: UFC considering interim title if Julianna Peña not ready to defend

Julianna Peña recaptured the women's bantamweight title at UFC 307 in October defeating Raquel Pennington via controversial split decision. Before she's able to defend the belt, the fight promotion may be planning an interim title bout.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 9

Conor McGregor’s Betting Speculation, Kayla Harrison’s Health Fight

It is certain to understand that victories and speculations are part of the game, specifically when talking about Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Recently the former dual-weight champion, Conor McGregor, was tied in speculations after he bet $1 million on the UFC 307 fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 8

Alex Pereira, Kayla Harrison and more had health complications ahead of UFC 307

UFC 307's biggest stars were banged up heading into the pay-per-view

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8

'I was peeing blood…' UFC 307 star Kayla Harrison was hospitalized week before PPV night

Kayla Harrison just fought her second UFC bout, which turned out to be a little tougher than she had expected. Harrison made sure to take the win and elevate her position in the title contention.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 5

Kayla Harrison Batters Ketlen Vieira in One-Sided UFC 307 Fight

Kayla Harrison (2-0 UFC) utilized her wrestling and kickboxing skills to clinch a UFC title shot with a unanimous decision victory against Ketlen Vieira (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) - Harrison's 18th victory in 19 MMA appearances since making her debut with the PFL in 2018.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

Ketlen Vieira and Harrison Set to Collide in Salt Lake City

This Saturday, the Delta Center in Salt Lake City will host a women’s bantamweight battle between Ketlen Vieira and Kayla Harrison. It’s going to be a great fight.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / October 4

Kayla Harrison’s Former Boss Trashes Her Ahead Of UFC 307 Return

Kayla Harrison looks to move one step closer to a title shot this Saturday at UFC 307. But for her former boss, Donn Davis of the PFL, Harrison’s decision to depart his promotion was a disappointment.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Kayla Harrison’s Journey from Olympic Success to MMA Stardom

In just a few years, Kayla Harrison has gained significant fame and a large following in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). After excelling in judo and becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist, she moved to MMA in which she has also done well especially fighting in PFL and UFC.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 1

UFC 307 adds Kayla Harrison – Ketlen Vieira

UFC 307 goes down in October in Salt Lake City and it’s looking like it might be a pretty big night for the women’s bantamweight division. Leo Guimaraes was the first to report that former PFL Champ and Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison (17-1) will make her second octagon appearance against top contender Ketlen Vieira (14-3).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / July 16

Julianna Pena Accuses Kayla Harrison, Top MMA Team Of Steroid Use

Julianna Pena is taking former Olympian Kayla Harrison and her entire team to task. Pena, a former UFC champion, believes Harrison is not a clean athlete.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 16

UFC News: Kayla Harrison Blasts Ex-Champ Julianna Peña for Steroid Accusations

Julianna Peña doesn't think the UFC's newest addition is all-natural. The former UFC women's bantamweight champion is talking about none other than Kayla Harrison, who made her promotional debut at UFC 300 in April.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 19, 2024

Would the Challenge of Fighting Kayla Harrison be Enough to Lure Amanda Nunes Back?

Kayla Harrison answered many of the questions her skeptics had at UFC 300. The most pressing question would be how would Harrison handle the weight cut?

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 15, 2024

After her dominant debut at UFC 300, what’s next for Kayla Harrison?

This past Saturday night on the prelims at UFC 300, we saw the highly anticipated octagon debut of two time Olympic Gold Medalist and former PFL champion Kayla Harrison (17-1).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 14, 2024

UFC 300: Kayla Harrison Shines In ‘Electric’ Octagon Debut

Twice before, Kayla Harrison has claimed Olympic gold on the biggest stage possible. However, competing inside the world famous Octagon at UFC 300 for the first time was completely different.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 13, 2024

'Think she’ll be dominant,' Kayla Harrison’s head coach cautions better optimal weight, but promises on EPIC debut at UFC 300

Olympian judoka sensation and new signing Kayla Harrison is already proving her naysayers wrong. The new signing successfully weighed in for her bantamweight debut, which holds much anticipation.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / April 11, 2024