Middletown’s Harrison hopes to take next step toward GOAT title
That’s where Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo, said she wanted to challenge and beat the Brazilian and claim the title of GOAT.
Key points
- The fight, which pits two of the greatest female fighters, originally was scheduled for UFC 324 in January, but Harrison withdrew after having neck surgery that she said made her contemplate retirement.
- Now, at 38, she faces her next challenge against Harrison, 36.
- The matchup is intriguing due to the fighters’ different styles: Harrison possesses Olympic-level grappling, while Nunes counters with elite striking.
14, Middletown’s Kayla Harrison (19-1) will face UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes (23-5) inside the Octagon at UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden, with the UFC bantamweight championship on the line.
Harrison now defends her bantamweight title against Nunes, the former two-division UFC champion who is returning after nearly three and a half years away from competition.
Additional details
- After winning gold at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games, Harrison took her skills into the MMA where she quickly became a fan favorite.
- UFC 334 also features heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane defending his title against Josh Hokit in the co-main event.
- Coverage begins with the early prelims at 5 p.m., followed by the next set of prelims at 7 p.m.
- The fight that has been discussed and anticipated for years is only days away after one competitor came out of retirement, the other recovered from serious neck surgery.
- Nunes retired after defeating Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in June 2023, leaving her with championship reigns at bantamweight and featherweight.
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