UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison is gearing up for her highly anticipated clash with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 on January 24, 2025, in Las Vegas. This marks her first UFC title defense against the former two-division champ and ex-teammate from American Top Team. The bout, featuring the undisputed belt, serves as the co-main event beneath an interim lightweight title fight.
Harrison predicts a dominant performance, stating, "On January 24, the greatest of all time will be dethroned." She plans to stay "smart, calm, and collected," emphasizing, "I’m just one takedown away." At 35, with a 19-1 record including four straight wins at 135 pounds, she feels primed after weighing in around 159 pounds.
Though agreeing the title fight "should mean something" and deserves top billing, Harrison prioritizes the challenge over placement. "It's not about... Amanda. It's about the title. That holds significance," she noted. The card follows UFC's new Paramount deal, sparking backlash on event positioning.
Author's summary: Kayla Harrison, UFC bantamweight champ, eyes dethroning Amanda Nunes in UFC 324's co-main on Jan. 24, 2025, confidently predicting victory via takedown while downplaying slot controversy amid title stakes. (148 characters)