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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 29
Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes gets official backup fighter for UFC 334 as Ailin Perez misses out
A history of weight misses has not stopped one contender from getting the call for UFC 334. The upcoming card at Madison Square Garden in New York City will be co-headlined by women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison’s title defense against Amanda Nunes.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 29
Backup Fighter Revealed for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes Clash at UFC 334
As a top UFC women’s bantamweight contender, Joselyne Edwards rightfully deserves a title shot based on her position alone. However, her championship ambitions could be fulfilled as early as next month, after the promotion handed her a backup role at UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Amanda Nunes plans to exploit Kayla Harrison’s weaknesses that haven’t been fixed since they sparred
Amanda Nunes is taking confidence from her training sessions with Kayla Harrison into their title fight. The legendary former UFC women’s featherweight and bantamweight champion will return from retirement at Madison Square Garden on November 14.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 19
Amanda Nunes rules out retirement if she beats Kayla Harrison at UFC 334 after ‘hard time’ away
Amanda Nunes is adamant that her return next month isn’t a ‘one and done’. Kayla Harrison recently admitted that she doubted herself after undergoing surgery for the neck injury that cancelled her first title defense at the start of the year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Last fighter to beat Kayla Harrison begs the UFC to sign her: ‘I don’t know what else I need to do’
Larissa Pacheco has issued a complaint about the lack of opportunities she has been offered since being snubbed by the UFC. The former PFL lightweight champion left the promotion last October, resulting in calls from the fans for the UFC to sign Pacheco.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15
'Mindset of Scarcity'- Kayla Harrison Condemns Demetrious Johnson for Denouncing Women’s MMA
Despite making inroads in the UFC, women fighters still face skepticism about their ability to headline major events. The debate resurfaced after legend Demetrious Johnson and former champion Israel Adesanya discussed the main event at UFC 332.
MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 15
UFC Champion Kayla Harrison Trashes Ronda Rousey's Career in Brutal Rant
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show Wednesday to discuss a variety of topics, including her distaste for women's MMA pioneer and former bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15
'I Don’t Think It’s a High Level'- Kayla Harrison Ridicules Ronda Rousey’s Netflix Paycheck
Kayla Harrison isn’t buying the Ronda Rousey comeback hype one bit—and she’s got some spicy words for it. Harrison took a brutal dig at Rousey’s win over Gina Carano, basically saying the real masterclass wasn’t inside the cage but in how ‘Rowdy’ sold the whole thing and walked away with a massive payday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14
Kayla Harrison unhappy with Demetrious Johnson for talking down on women’s MMA: ‘Super unnecessary’
Kayla Harrison thinks Demetrious Johnson’s recent comments about the recent UFC women’s flyweight title fight were unnecessary. This coming November 14, Kayla Harrison finally returns to action when she takes on Amanda Nunes in the UFC 334 co-main event in what will be her first UFC title defense.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 14
Kayla Harrison feeling 'awesome' a month ahead of Amanda Nunes showdown
Women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has recovered from neck surgery and will return to the octagon in the UFC 334 co-main event on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14
Kayla Harrison provides UFC retirement update after four surgeries in four years
The end is not far away for the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. It has been 17 months since Kayla Harrison added to her combat sports trophy collection by capturing gold on MMA’s biggest stage.
MMA News / The Body Lock / October 14
Kayla Harrison: I Can Beat Ronda Rousey Now Despite Losing Twice as a Teen 
Kayla Harrison lost to Ronda Rousey twice in judo competition when she was 15 years old Harrison claims she would beat Rousey now, citing her two Olympic
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Kayla Harrison stands her ground in Ronda Rousey prime vs. prime debate: ‘Don’t be disrespectful’
Kayla Harrison stood her ground when she was asked who would win in their prime between her and Ronda Rousey. This coming November 14 at UFC 334, Kayla Harrison makes her long-awaited return to the sport when she finally takes on Amanda Nunes in the co-main event.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Kayla Harrison Considering Retirement in the Near Future After Four Surgeries
While the upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes remains her primary focus, Kayla Harrison is already thinking about life beyond MMA. She believes she is ready to explore life outside the Octagon.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Former UFC Champion Set to Make Combat Sports Comeback After 17-Month Layoff
Since her UFC debut in 2013, Julianna Peña has suffered four losses, three by submission, with the most recent coming at the hands of Kayla Harrison, who stopped her in the second round on June 7, 2025.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 13
Kayla Harrison trashes Ronda Rousey's MMA resume
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison may be able to defend an armbar but she’s can’t escape questions about Ronda Rousey. The two judokas were once roommates in their teenage years training for the Olympics.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
'The Worst Pain Ever': Kayla Harrison Opens Up About Neck Surgery That Initially Postponed Amanda Nunes Fight
Ahead of her long-awaited title fight at UFC 334, Kayla Harrison has opened up about her excruciating neck injury that forced her out of her planned UFC 324 fight with Amanda Nunes in January 2026, admitting she was desperate to fight despite the pain she was in.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Kayla Harrison doubted she would come back the same from neck surgery in first comments on UFC 334
Kayla Harrison has spoken about what she went through to make her comeback. In January, Harrison withdrew from her fight with Amanda Nunes ten days out from the first numbered event of the year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Julianna Pena books return for same night as Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes with RAF debut announced
Julianna Pena is finally set to compete again following the reveal of her RAF debut. In November, Khamzat Chimaev will face Colby Covington in the main event of Real American Freestyle’s first event in Abu Dhabi.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 6
Harrison's Manager Confirms 2026 Return
Kayla Harrison will return to the Octagon in 2026, according to her manager Ali Abdelaziz. The UFC women's bantamweight champion has been sidelined with injuries since capturing the title from Julianna Pena last summer.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 29
Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight
If an image can speak volumes, Kayla Harrison appears to be saying all the right things. Less than three weeks after undergoing neck surgery that forced her out of her long-awaited superfight with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324, Harrison is already back inside the gym mentally strong, smiling, and focused on the road ahead.
MMA News / Field Level Media / January 14
Reports: Kayla Harrison injured, out of UFC 324 co-main event
Kayla Harrison is out of the co-main event of UFC 324 on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas due to a neck injury that required surgery, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 5
Kayla Harrison: 'It Didn’t Really Make Sense to Me'
Kayla Harrison isn’t losing sleep over Amanda Nunes bringing in Larissa Pacheco for training ahead of UFC 324 even though Pacheco remains the only woman to defeat Harrison in MMA.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 23
Kayla Harrison shocked at White House dinner revelation about UFC's value ahead of historic 2026 event
The White House dinner gave Kayla Harrison an unexpected moment of clarity and ammunition for her next contract negotiation.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 19, 2025
‘Kayla Harrison Would Beat Floyd Mayweather’: Andrew Tate Sparks Outrage After Claiming Average Man Can Beat Women Fighter
It will be a cold day in hell before Andrew Tate makes a statement that doesn’t reek of misogyny. The controversial internet personality, who has been accused of r*pe and human trafficking among other crimes in Britain, has now claimed that any common man can beat a trained female MMA fighter.
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