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Kayla Harrison Signals Pivot Deadline as Nunes Superfight Remains Unbooked

Harrison says she will prioritize an active title defense if the proposed matchup is not finalized.

Overview

  • Four months after winning the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 316, Harrison says talks for an Amanda Nunes bout have produced no confirmed date.
  • Harrison told MMA Junkie she expects the Nunes fight to happen but will request a different opponent if she does not receive news within her own timeframe.
  • She emphasized not holding up the division, calling it important to respect other fighters’ opportunities and schedules.
  • Harrison said she does not anticipate a rematch with Julianna Peña while champion, pointing to Peña’s recent uneven results.
  • Peña has publicly targeted the winner of a potential Harrison–Nunes fight, while the UFC has not announced the matchup.