Both Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes successfully made the 135-pound bantamweight limit at Friday’s official weigh-in, confirming their much-anticipated showdown at UFC 334.
Harrison was the first to step on the scale, hitting the exact bantamweight boundary, followed closely by Nunes, who matched the same weight. This weigh-in carried significant weight for both fighters—Harrison is returning after a neck surgery, while Nunes marks her comeback after a 41-month hiatus from competition.
The matchup was initially scheduled for UFC 324 in يناير but had to be postponed due to Harrison’s medical procedure. Now, both veterans are set to clash with the bantamweight title and their reputations on the line.
A High-Stakes Title Bout Between Two MMA Legends
Kayla Harrison, boasting a 19-1 record and two Olympic gold medals in judo, will defend the bantamweight championship she seized from Julianna Peña at UFC 316 in June 2025 for the first time. Meanwhile, Amanda Nunes, a Hall of Famer and former two-division UFC champion with a 23-5 record, steps back into the Octagon after her retirement in 2023.
Once teammates at American Top Team, Harrison and Nunes now face off with a championship belt, pride, and legacy all at stake. The women’s MMA contest will headline the co-main event slot at UFC 334, promising a highly competitive and compelling battle between two of the sport’s most accomplished figures.