Oh, Kayla Harrison is on fire, folks! She’s inching closer to luring Amanda Nunes back from the shadows of retirement. Her smashing UFC debut win against Holly Holm? Yeah, that was something.
And where did this showdown happen? None other than the glitzy T-Mobile Arena in Vegas, baby. It was at UFC 300, a night that’ll be etched in MMA history. Harrison, with her judo golds shining bright, choked out victory in the second round. She’s not just stopping there, though. She’s got her eyes on the prize, aiming for the championship belt by the end of 2024.
“I want my title next, Joe [Rogan],” she declared, post-fight. She’s all in, doesn’t matter if it’s Raquel [Pennington] or Julianna [Pena] standing in her way. The champ’s seat is what she’s after.
Now, let’s talk about Amanda Nunes. The GOAT of women’s MMA, no question. She hung up her gloves after a bout with Irene Aldana at UFC 289, June 2023. But then, Harrison’s victory seemed to have sparked something. Nunes, with a nudge and a wink on Instagram, hinted at a possible return. “Chama!” she posted, borrowing Alex Pereira’s slang for “Let’s go.” It’s like she’s saying, “I’m watching you, Harrison.”
“Chama! I think the plan is working,” Harrison buzzed with excitement, chatting with TNT Sports. She’s been dreaming of this fight, and it looks like the stars might just align.
Meanwhile, Raquel Pennington clinched the vacant title with a win over Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC 297. She’s calling out Julianna Pena for a defense. But Harrison? She’s got her sights set on either Pennington or Pena, yet she’s not sweating it. In her eyes, no one in the division poses a real threat.
“I mean I don’t think they [Pena and Pennington] match up well against me,” Harrison shrugged. She’s feeling unstoppable, ready to dominate. “This is my time,” she says. And who’s to argue? The division better watch out. Harrison’s coming, and she’s not playing games.