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Kayla Harrison: 'I'm ready to whoop Amanda Nunes' a**'

UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has been calling for a fight against former two-division champion Amanda Nunes since her arrival in the organization in April 2024. Nunes is nearly unanimously considered the greatest female fighter to step foot inside the octagon.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Kayla Harrison Open to Waive Drug Testing Rule for Amanda Nunes UFC Return 'For a Small Fee'

The former two-division UFC champion, Amanda Nunes, who retired in 2023 after defending her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana, is now coming back to the organization after two years of retirement.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Amanda Nunes makes huge step towards UFC comeback as Kayla Harrison makes ‘small fee’ revelation

The greatest female fighter of all time has taken one huge step towards making her comeback in the UFC this year. This past June at UFC 316, Kayla Harrison became one of the greatest athletes of all time when she successfully won UFC gold after submitting Julianna Pena.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 15

Dana White Gets Major Request from Former UFC Champ

The UFC stands tall as the biggest MMA promotion in the world, boasting a massive, passionate global fan base. Fighters from every corner of the globe dream of stepping into the Octagon, not just for the glory, but also for the big paydays and the chance to carve out legendary careers.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 7

Legendary Double-Champ Goes Off on Next Opponent in Octagon

Amanda Nunes hasn’t set foot inside the fabled UFC Octagon in almost 26 months time. On June 10, 2023, she made what was, at the time, her retirement appearance in the cage against Irene Aldana (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 5

‘I ain’t ready for that smoke’… Kayla Harrison hilariously shuts down champ vs champ pitch for UFC White House

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a UFC event taking place at the White House has got people talking. Fans hoped that Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall could finally happen at the event which Trump stated will take place on Independence Day in 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4

Kayla Harrison picks snubbed UFC champ as deserved winner of award she is nominated for alongside Islam Makhachev

Kayla Harrison isn’t choosing herself – or any other actual nominees – as the deserving winner of this year’s ‘Best UFC Fighter’ ESPY. Harrison has enjoyed another successful 12 months in the cage, culminating in the realization of her UFC championship aspirations.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2

Mackenzie Dern makes a bold prediction for Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes… ‘She knocks her out’

Kayla Harrison’s first UFC bantamweight title defense is expected to come against the consensus female GOAT. Harrison set up a long-awaited and highly anticipated matchup with her title-winning performance at UFC 316 in early June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 27

‘Maybe she needs some money’… Kayla Harrison responds to Amanda Nunes training with the only woman to beat her

Kayla Harrison wasn’t fazed after learning about the company that her next opponent is keeping. The UFC’s bantamweight champion is now gearing up for one of the biggest fights in the history of women’s MMA.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison: Biggest Women's MMA Fight Ever?

After Kayla Harrison’s dominant UFC 316 victory over Julianna Peña, the Olympic gold medalist called out Nunes in the Octagon. When Nunes entered the Octagon

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 12

‘We Didn’t Just Work Standup’: Coach Mendez suggests Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar Blueprint for Kayla Harrison if Amanda Nunes Bout Happens

Expected to share the Octagon with the returning Amanda Nunes, UFC 316 winner, Kayla Harrison has been warned of the stylistic test awaiting her by an esteemed head coach.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 12

Kayla Harrison urged to retire by UFC GOAT who quit on top

Kayla Harrison has some of the greatest accolades in sports. With her victory at UFC 316, Harrison joins an exclusive club of fighters to have won a gold medal at the Olympic Games and to hold a UFC title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 10

Kayla Harrison doesn't care what weight class she fights Amanda Nunes, or on what planet

Some storylines just write themselves. That's the case with newly crowned UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and former multi-division titleholder Amanda

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 9

Kayla Harrison Reveals Wild Diet Behind Gruesome Weight Cut to Make 135lbs

UFC 316 had some of the most entertaining fights, and the co-main event was a real highlight for fans. The women’s bantamweight title bout saw top contender Kayla Harrison face off against the always-tough and experienced Julianna Pena.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 9

Harrison Dominates Champion

Former Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison Harrison (19-1) made short work of UFC Bantamweight champion Juliana Pena as she made her tap out at the end of the 2nd round at the co-main event of UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 8

Kayla Harrison shares immediate reaction to winning UFC title

Kayla Harrison has begun to recognize the stakes of her championship-clinching win over Julianna Peña Saturday night. It’s Amanda Nunes next... The consensus women’s MMA GOAT faced off with the newly minted UFC Bantamweight Champion in the Octagon Saturday night at UFC 316, planting the seed for one of the sport’s biggest fights.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 8

Kayla Harrison taps out Julianna Pena in UFC 316 co-main event

Women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena put her title on the line in a highly anticipated match against No. 2 ranked contender Kayla Harrison. The

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

UFC 316 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Julianna Pena – Kayla Harrison

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 316, the women’s bantamweight title is on the line. Two-time champion Julianna Pena (11-5) will look to defend her title successfully for the first time as she takes on former PFL champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison (18-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 4

Kayla Harrison Ready to Fulfil Destiny at UFC 316

Kayla Harrison will challenge for the women’s bantamweight championship at UFC 316 for the first time in her career. She seems to have been on a collision course with the elite in the world since her judo days; however, now, she has the chance to call herself ‘the best in the world’.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 4

UFC 316 – Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison: Preview & Betting Tips

In the co-main event of UFC 316, reigning women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena makes the first defence of her second title reign against a formidable new contender, the Olympic gold medalist and former PFL superstar Kayla Harrison.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 3

UFC 316's Kayla Harrison Lived an 'Empty Life' Before Motherhood

UFC 316 co-headliner Kayla Harrison (18-1) didn't realize what she was missing before becoming a mother. Harrison appeared to have things figured out in terms of her career and her life.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 3

Sean O’Malley and Kayla Harrison as champions could supercharge the UFC’s Billion-Dollar broadcast deal

As the UFC enters a critical juncture in its history, the stakes have never been higher. With its current broadcast deal with ESPN set to expire at the end of 2025, the promotion actively seeks to more than double its previous contract, targeting a staggering $1 billion per year in its next U.S.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 21

UFC star Kayla Harrison predicts Julianna Peña title fight will feel like 'Godzilla'

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 / 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.