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Olympic judo champion Kayla Harrison says Ronda Rousey’s story about enduring a long judo bout is a blatant lie as Rousey promotes a Netflix comeback against Gina Carano; Harrison questions the promotion and notes Carano hasn’t fought since 2009, with Amanda Nunes potentially in the mix for Harrison’s future.
Kayla Harrison publicly dismisses Ronda Rousey’s comeback, calling her 'so irrelevant' and pushing back on the hype around the Rousey–Carano Netflix MVP MMA card, while also updating fans on her own neck-surgery recovery and plan to return to training.
UFC’s White House lineup was narrowed from 15–20 options to seven; Gable Steveson, touted as a top prospect, was reportedly discussed for a June 14 debut but wasn’t included, while Kayla Harrison’s absence is due to neck surgery. Dana White gave no specifics on the canceled fight, and Ariel Helwani noted Steveson’s debut was considered but ultimately not part of the lineup.
A neck-injury forcing Kayla Harrison to postpone her bantamweight title bout with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 prompts the UFC to elevate an existing undercard matchup. The new co-main event will be Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong, with Harrison-Nunes postponed to a later date.
Renato Moicano floated Alex Pereira as the event’s potential savior after Kayla Harrison withdrew, suggesting Pereira could accept a short‑notice heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane to boost UFC 324’s appeal on Paramount+. He argues the card needs a big name to impress subscribers and deal executives, even as Dana White hinted at announcements and the lineup for UFC Seattle was rolled out.
Norma Dumont expressed readiness to face Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title after Kayla Harrison’s neck injury, as UFC 324’s title picture remains in flux with talk of an interim belt and other contenders being considered.
The planned 'biggest women's MMA fight ever' between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes was postponed after Harrison underwent neck surgery to repair herniated discs, delaying the bout by at least six months.
Kayla Harrison's intense weight cutting process for UFC fights has raised health concerns from a nutritionist, warning about the risks of repeated dehydration and extreme dieting, especially as she prepares for a potential fight against Amanda Nunes at 135lbs.
Kayla Harrison received a hero’s welcome at her gym after winning the UFC women’s bantamweight title, marking a significant milestone in her MMA career, with a future superfight against Amanda Nunes already scheduled.
Kayla Harrison underwent an intense 15-week training and diet regimen to make weight for UFC 316, where she won the bantamweight title after a tough weigh-in and a dominant fight, highlighting her resilience and marking a significant milestone in her MMA career.
Demetrious Johnson advised Kayla Harrison to retire after her UFC title win and avoid a potentially unfavorable fight against Amanda Nunes, citing the disparity in competition faced and Nunes' recent retirement. Nunes, who retired after her win in June 2023, plans to return but faces a drug testing delay that could postpone their super fight until 2026.
Kayla Harrison and Merab Dvalishvili delivered standout performances at UFC 316, earning $50K bonuses for their victories, with Harrison becoming the new women's bantamweight champion and Dvalishvili defeating Sean O’Malley. Additional bonuses went to Kevin Holland and Joo Sang Yoo for impressive performances.
Kayla Harrison won the UFC title at UFC 316 by submitting Julianna Peña and is set to face Amanda Nunes, who is returning from retirement for what could be a historic women's MMA matchup.
Kayla Harrison won the UFC 316 co-main event by submitting Julianna Peña with a kimura, earning her first UFC title and setting up a highly anticipated faceoff with Amanda Nunes, who announced her return to MMA after retirement. The event also featured several other fights with notable results.
Kayla Harrison, a former PFL champion and Olympic judoka, made her first 135lbs weight in her MMA career at UFC 316, overcoming a challenging cut to challenge Julianna Peña for the bantamweight title, demonstrating her discipline and resilience.