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Current UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Details Plans For First Defense

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison is eager to make her bout with Amanda Nunes official, but with no word from the promotion, she may just move on to the next challenger in line.

Kayla Harrison Captured Bantamweight Gold With Dominant Performance

Arriving in the UFC in 2024 at the blockbuster event UFC 300, Kayla Harrison put herself on the map in the bantamweight division immediately by choking out previous champion Holly Holm. She then would end the year by outpointing top contender Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307, securing her a title shot later on in 2025.