"Scariest Thing I've Ever Done" - UFC’s Kayla Harrison Steps up for Family as Sister Fights Addiction

"Scariest thing I've ever done" - UFC’s Kayla Harrison steps up for family as sister fights addiction

Former PFL champion Kayla Harrison will face Julianna Pena for the women's bantamweight championship in the co-main event of UFC 316.

UFC 316's Kayla Harrison: Pena Relying on Trash Talk Because "She Doesn't Excel at Fighting"

Newark, NJ — If Kayla Harrison pulls off the win over UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena at UFC 316 this weekend, just what would being a two-time Olympic gold medal winner, two-time PFL champ, and UFC champion mean to her? That’s something she addressed during Wednesday’s UFC 316 media day, with Cageside Press in attendance ahead of this weekend’s Pay-Per-View card in Newark, NJ. “It’s a testament I think to my character, my grit, …

How Kayla Harrison resuscitated the UFC women's bantamweight division

The UFC’s return to Canada for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic marked an unexpected end of an era, albeit a potentially temporary one, when Amanda Nunes announced her retirement following a UFC 289 main event win over Irene Aldana two years ago in Vancouver. Nunes had defended the bantamweight title successfully on five occasions during her first reign and after avenging her lone title bout loss to Julianna Peña roughly a year prior a…

Jon Anik Predicts Kayla Harrison Will Become UFC’s Face After UFC 316 Title Fight

UFC commentator Jon Anik says Kayla Harrison could transform women’s MMA if she wins the bantamweight title at UFC 316 in June. With Olympic golds and a dominant MMA record, Harrison is poised to become the sport’s next global superstar. The post Jon Anik Predicts Kayla Harrison Will Become UFC’s Face After UFC 316 Title Fight first appeared on MMA UK.

UFC 316 Countdown: Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison

UFC 316, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, features two world title bouts. UFC 316 Countdown focuses on the co-main event women's bantamweight title fight between champion Julianna Peña (12-5) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison (18-1).Take a deep dive into the highly anticipated matchup as UFC 316 fight week kicks off.  UFC 316 Countdown: Peña vs. Harrison

Jon Anik: Kayla Harrison Could Be the Face of the UFC if she Captures Bantamweight Gold “Her story is unbelievable”

UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Kayla Harrison could become the face of the UFC, especially if she wins the bantamweight title on June 7 at UFC 316. Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist and MMA powerhouse, is a heavy favorite against reigning champion Julianna Peña. Anik emphasizes the difference between global and domestic popularity in sports, pointing out that Harrison’s unique story and impressive athletic resume position her for major stard…