Overview

• Kayla Harrison defeated Julianna Peña via submission at UFC 316 to claim the vacant UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
• After her victory, Harrison greeted President Trump at ringside before returning to her American Top Team gym to celebrate with coaches and training partners.
• Amanda Nunes, who vacated the title upon retiring in 2023 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2025, has announced her intention to return.
• Nunes must complete six months of random drug testing before becoming eligible to fight again, UFC officials have said.
• Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist and former PFL lightweight champion, said she is open to facing Nunes at 135 or 145 pounds.