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Kayla Harrison warns ‘Fat and happy’ Amanda Nunes for ‘Talking sh*t’ about ATT’

Kayla Harrison warns 'Fat and happy' Amanda Nunes for 'Talking sh*t' about ATT'Despite being booked for her sophomore outing in the Octagon later this year, former two-time PFL tournament victor, Kayla…

Kayla Harrison warns 'Fat and happy' Amanda Nunes for 'Talking sh*t' about ATT'

Despite being booked for her sophomore outing in the Octagon later this year, former two-time PFL tournament victor, Kayla Harrison has suggested a further grudge match with former two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes — labelling the Brazilian as “fat and happy.

Harrison, who currently holds the number three rank in the official bantamweight rankings, is slated to feature on the main card of UFC 307 at the beginning of October, taking on perennial contender, Ketlen Vieira in a title-eliminator bout.

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Making her long-anticipated debut at 135lbs as well as her first walk in the promotion to boot earlier this year on the preliminary card of UFC 300 back in April, Ohio native, Harrison turned in a dominant second round rear-naked choke submission win over former champion, Holly Holm.

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Kayla Harrison still chasing grudge fight with former American Top Team star, Amanda Nunes

And linked with a potential title grudge fight with former American Top Team stablemate, Nunes during the Bahia star’s reign as two-weight champion, Harrison is not giving up on a potential fight for supremacy in the future.

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“I didn’t call Amanda (Nunes) out because Amanda’s retired, you know?” Kayla Harrison told Grind City Media. “I didn’t wanna be that girl that’s like calling out old people, retired people, like people who are fat and happy sitting on the couch. I’m happy for her. I think she also struggles to not be in the limelight still. “

“So, I think when I had my moment, maybe she needed to come in, which is fine and I have no beef with Amanda,” Kayla Harrison explained. “Listen, the only problem I have with Amanda is she talks sh*t about ATT — like, personally, I think she’s great, but don’t talk sh*t about my team.”

Julianna Peña Explains Why She’ll Call Out Amanda Nunes Instead Of Kayla Harrison If She Regains UFC Bantamweight Title 

Should she become a two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Julianna Peña plans to settle some unfinished business. Peña hasn’t competed in almost two years, having not made the walk since losing the 135-pound strap in a rematch with Amanda Nunes at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas, back in the summer of 2022. The result brought […]

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Should she become a two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Julianna Peña plans to settle some unfinished business.

Peña hasn’t competed in almost two years, having not made the walk since losing the 135-pound strap in a rematch with Amanda Nunes at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas, back in the summer of 2022.

The result brought “The Venezuelan Vixen’s” reign to a sudden halt six months on from her memorable and shocking submission of the “Lioness.”

While the pair were set to complete their trilogy last June in Canada, an injury suffered by Peña in training forced her out. In her place stepped Irene Aldana on short notice, and after outpointing the Mexican at UFC 289, Nunes laid down her two belts and announced her retirement.

A bemused Peña booed from cageside and has since expressed confidence that the Brazilian hasn’t permanently hung up the gloves. And she expects to prove as much by drawing Nunes back to the cage after bringing Raquel Pennington’s divisional rule to a close later this year…

Peña: Nunes Fight Would Be The ‘Biggest Trilogy In Women’s Combat Sports’

During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Peña looked ahead to her long-awaited return to action and revealed what she hopes will follow a planned second title crowning.

While two-time Olympic gold medalist and former PFL champ Kayla Harrison made a splash in her Octagon debut by getting the better of Holly Holm, “The Venezuelan Vixen” has other plans when it comes to her first defense should she unseat Pennington.

“I still feel like the spidey senses and all that, that she (Nunes) will come back, and it’s just a matter of time before she does,” Peña said. “I don’t want to put the cart before the horse. I want to fight Raquel, I want my belt back, I’m getting my belt back. After that, I will absolutely be calling out Amanda, and I believe that she absolutely will come back because it’s too big of a fight for her.

“Of course, (I’ll call out Nunes, not Harrison). That’s like if I win the belt, I should also call out Ronda (Rousey), you know what I mean? Ronda has been escaping these fights with me for years. … Those are fights that I want. I want big fights, I want big money fights,” Peña continued, before being asked if she sees the Nunes trilogy as bigger than a Harrison bout. “Absolutely. We’re 1-1, unfinished business. … This would be the biggest trilogy in women’s combat sports.”

Harrison took note of those remarks and others that saw Peña accuse her of past PED use during the conversation with Helwani, responding with a fiery message toward “The Venezuelan Vixen” on social media.

While the stage has long been set for a rivalry between Peña and Harrison even before the latter’s UFC signing, it would appear that the former bantamweight queen has no immediate plans to settle it inside the Octagon.

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Kayla Harrison lays out plan to win UFC gold and beat Amanda Nunes to become the ‘greatest of all time’

Kayla Harrison lays out plan to win UFC gold and beat Amanda Nunes to become the 'greatest of all time'Kayla Harrison believes she will go down as the greatest female fighter of all time. After blasting through the…

Kayla Harrison lays out plan to win UFC gold and beat Amanda Nunes to become the 'greatest of all time'

Kayla Harrison believes she will go down as the greatest female fighter of all time.

After blasting through the competition under the PFL banner for years, Harrison made her UFC debut at the promotion’s landmark event in April, scoring a second-round submission victory over former bantamweight titleholder Holly Holm. The victory immediately thrust the two-time Olympic gold medalist into the division’s top 10, occupying the No. 6 slot and putting her in position to challenge for the 135-pound crown.

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Thus far, no announcements have been made regarding Harrison’s sophomore appearance inside the Octagon, but if she gets her wish, it’ll be for a shiny new UFC belt. However, that’s only part one of Harrison’s two-part plan to become the GOAT of women’s MMA.

“I’m gonna go win the UFC title, lure Amanda [Nunes] back, beat the sh*t out of Amanda, and then I’m going to be the greatest of all time,” Harrison said on The Ariel Helwani Show.

With wins over some of MMA’s biggest stars, including Valentina Shevchenko, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Julianna Pena, and current bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington, it’s hard to argue against Nunes being the best fighter the sport has ever seen on the women’s side of things.

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After claiming and defending both the bantamweight and featherweight belts, ‘The Lioness’ laid down her gold and her gloves following a dominant defense against Irene Aldana in 2023, bringing an end to her 15-year-long career. However, Nunes has left the door open for a potential return.

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Could Kayla Harrison be the perfect bait to bring in her back into the fold at 135?

Kayla Harrison snaps back at PFL founder Donn Davis

Last month, PFL found Donn Davis threw some shade at his former star, calling Kayla Harrison a “follower who needs validation” via a basketball analogy using NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Responding to Davis’ comments, Harrison understandably snapped back, making it clear that while she takes pride in what she accomplished in the PFL, her goal from day one was to become a UFC champion.

“Honestly, I’m living my best life,” Harrison said. “I take great pride in what I built at the PFL. I carried that company on my back for quite a while, and I’ve got big shoulders, so I can handle it. I just don’t have time for that bullsh*t. Every day, I wake up, I get to go to the gym, I get to train with the people that I respect, admire, and look up to. I’m chasing a dream.

“When I started MMA, the goal wasn’t to make a sh*t ton of money. The goal wasn’t to be rich and famous, the goal was to be UFC champion. That’s why I’m here and that’s what I want to do. If anyone has a problem with it, they can go f*ck themselves” (h/t MMA Mania).

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Kayla Harrison lays out plan to win UFC gold and beat Amanda Nunes to become the ‘greatest of all time’

Kayla Harrison lays out plan to win UFC gold and beat Amanda Nunes to become the 'greatest of all time'Kayla Harrison believes she will go down as the greatest female fighter of all time. After blasting through the…

Kayla Harrison lays out plan to win UFC gold and beat Amanda Nunes to become the 'greatest of all time'

Kayla Harrison believes she will go down as the greatest female fighter of all time.

After blasting through the competition under the PFL banner for years, Harrison made her UFC debut at the promotion’s landmark event in April, scoring a second-round submission victory over former bantamweight titleholder Holly Holm. The victory immediately thrust the two-time Olympic gold medalist into the division’s top 10, occupying the No. 6 slot and putting her in position to challenge for the 135-pound crown.

Kayla Harrison

Thus far, no announcements have been made regarding Harrison’s sophomore appearance inside the Octagon, but if she gets her wish, it’ll be for a shiny new UFC belt. However, that’s only part one of Harrison’s two-part plan to become the GOAT of women’s MMA.

“I’m gonna go win the UFC title, lure Amanda [Nunes] back, beat the sh*t out of Amanda, and then I’m going to be the greatest of all time,” Harrison said on The Ariel Helwani Show.

With wins over some of MMA’s biggest stars, including Valentina Shevchenko, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Julianna Pena, and current bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington, it’s hard to argue against Nunes being the best fighter the sport has ever seen on the women’s side of things.

Amanda Nunes

After claiming and defending both the bantamweight and featherweight belts, ‘The Lioness’ laid down her gold and her gloves following a dominant defense against Irene Aldana in 2023, bringing an end to her 15-year-long career. However, Nunes has left the door open for a potential return.

Amanda Nunes

Could Kayla Harrison be the perfect bait to bring in her back into the fold at 135?

Kayla Harrison snaps back at PFL founder Donn Davis

Last month, PFL found Donn Davis threw some shade at his former star, calling Kayla Harrison a “follower who needs validation” via a basketball analogy using NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Responding to Davis’ comments, Harrison understandably snapped back, making it clear that while she takes pride in what she accomplished in the PFL, her goal from day one was to become a UFC champion.

“Honestly, I’m living my best life,” Harrison said. “I take great pride in what I built at the PFL. I carried that company on my back for quite a while, and I’ve got big shoulders, so I can handle it. I just don’t have time for that bullsh*t. Every day, I wake up, I get to go to the gym, I get to train with the people that I respect, admire, and look up to. I’m chasing a dream.

“When I started MMA, the goal wasn’t to make a sh*t ton of money. The goal wasn’t to be rich and famous, the goal was to be UFC champion. That’s why I’m here and that’s what I want to do. If anyone has a problem with it, they can go f*ck themselves” (h/t MMA Mania).

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Dana White floats Kayla Harrison – Amanda Nunes fight after UFC 300 debut win: ‘It would be fun’

Dana White eyes Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes fight after UFC 300 debut it would be funAfter witnessing Kayla Harrison’s domination at UFC 300, Dana White was very excited about the idea of her facing…

Dana White eyes Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes fight after UFC 300 debut it would be fun

After witnessing Kayla Harrison’s domination at UFC 300, Dana White was very excited about the idea of her facing a UFC legend like Amanda Nunes.

Nunes was even paying close attention to the Harrison and Holly Holm fight, much to the pleasure of White. Nunes posted a video of her reacting to Harrison’s performance on her social media accounts, and it could be perceived as a good indication that she may be the next opponent for Kayla Harrison.

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Nunes stepped away from the game in June of 2023 after a win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289. At the time, she was widely regarded as the greatest Women’s combat sports athlete of all time and is still largely held in the same esteem today. Upon stepping away from the game, she had a recently born child, and it made sense that she’d be taking her leave. She did, however, also leave the door open for another fight or two in the future.

Dana White Speaks on the potential for an Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison fight

At the UFC 300 post-fight press conference, Dana White was very honest about his feelings. When asked if he saw Nunes’ reaction on social media, he replied in the affirmative.

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“I did, I like it,” White told media members (H/T MMA Junkie). “I thought she retired too soon anyway. I like that she’s intrigued by this fight. I love it.”

“I love Amanda,” Dana White continued. Amanda and I have an incredible relationship. I think that she’s the GOAT in all combat sports female. So if Kayla can go in there and win a title, it would absolutely be fun to see her come back and try to grab it.”

The two fighters were actually former training partners, once upon a time. Both Women trained at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, but eventually Nunes left the gym towards the end of her career.

Amanda Nunes claims next champion will be "fake forever" following UFC 289 win retirement

“Let me tell you what, so going in against a legend like Holly, who’s got tons of time in the octagon, I don’t care what level Kayla Harrison has competed at, I guarantee you she had some serious jitters tonight,” White said. “She came in there and performed, and she literally put it to an absolute legend of all of combat sports. Obviously, a big night for her and a big win.”

Are you interested in seeing Dana White put together an Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison fight?