Julianna Peña defended her bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, marking a pivotal moment for the division. Despite being labeled a six-to-one underdog, Peña emphasized her determination and described the label as disrespectful. Harrison, a formidable opponent with two PFL titles and an Olympic judo background, entered the UFC poised for a title shot after defeating Holly Holm. The fight began respectfully with minimal action, leading to Peña receiving a penalty for illegal kicks, impacting the fight's early tone.
"When you put me in a position of nothing to lose and everything to gain, that makes me a very dangerous woman."
"Harrison's lone career loss came at the hands of Larissa Pacheco in 2022 in what is largely considered the biggest upset in PFL history."
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