One sparring session with Amanda Nunes made Kayla Harrison realize that she needed to switch gyms.
After winning a couple of world titles under the PFL banner, Harrison has worked her way up the bantamweight rankings inside the Octagon, securing wins over Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Now, the two-time Olympian will look to add UFC gold to her collection when she challenges reigning 135-pound queen Julianna Pena at UFC 316 on Saturday, June 7.
While Harrison’s skills on the ground are undeniable, her striking has been the weakest part of her game, which could potentially pose a problem for her against someone as scrappy as ‘The Venezuelan Vixen.