Yardbarker
x
Kayla Harrison says ‘all my dreams are coming true’ as Amanda Nunes fight is made official
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Kayla Harrison says ‘all my dreams are coming true’ as Amanda Nunes fight is made official

Originally posted on Bloody Elbow  |  By Jordan Ellis  |  Last updated Nov 27, 2025 8:55 PM ET

Kayla Harrison couldn’t be happier with how her life and career are going right now.

It’s just been announced that she’ll co-headline the first UFC-Paramount event on January 24.

Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will main event when the $7.7 billion broadcast deals kick off in Las Vegas.

Just before that interim lightweight title fight, Kayla Harrison will defend her bantamweight belt against Amanda Nunes.

Every fight announced for UFC 324 so far

Kayla Harrison is loving life

Kayla Harrison sat down to have a conversation with Bloody Elbow’s Mike Owens on Wednesday.

During their chat, the 35-year-old gleefully looked ahead to her fight with Amanda Nunes.

“I’m ready to rock,” Harrison said.

“I’m very excited, and I’m just very grateful.

“I’m grateful for her willingness to come back and put her legacy on the line.

“Yeah, dude, all my dreams are coming true.

“It’s kind of weird to be in this era of my life. It’s just pretty great.”

Kayla Harrison to fight Amanda Nunes at UFC 324

Will Kayla Harrison become the WMMA GOAT?

Kayla Harrison’s GOAT ambition

Kayla Harrison believes she’ll be the GOAT if she beats Amanda Nunes and another UFC champion.

The 135lb queen plans to add flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko to her resume in 2026.

“When I beat Amanda (and Shevchenko), that will make me the greatest of all time for a finite period of time,” Harrison told Bloody Elbow.

“And then the next Amanda, the next Valentina, the next Kayla will come and stand on my shoulders.

“There are so many women whose shoulders I am standing on right now.

“I think Joanna Jedrzejczyk is one of the greatest of all time, it’s subjective, and my goal, yes, is to hit that mark.

Maybe it’s a day, maybe it’s a week, who knows, I just wanna see how far I can go, just for fun.”

This article first appeared on Bloody Elbow and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!