Overview
- Kayla Harrison told MMA Junkie she expects to face Amanda Nunes next but will request a different opponent if scheduling details don’t arrive by her self-imposed cutoff.
- Harrison downplayed an immediate Julianna Peña rematch, citing Peña’s recent 2-2 stretch, though she noted mutual respect after sharing a post-fight prayer at UFC 316.
- Peña said on The Ariel Helwani Show that she wants the winner of Harrison vs. Nunes and would accept an immediate rematch with either, adding her head picks Nunes and her heart picks Harrison.
- The potential Harrison–Nunes bout is widely anticipated for Harrison’s first defense yet remains without a signed date, with some outlets speculating about future event possibilities.
- Harrison won the title in June with a second-round submission of Peña after a rapid UFC rise that included victories over Holly Holm at UFC 300 and Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307.