Kayla Harrison, wey be former PFL Champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, dey set to face Ketlen Vieira for UFC 307. Dis fight go be title eliminator for women’s bantamweight division. Harrison, wey be ranked third, but she dey ahead of Vieira in betting odds by a wide margin. She be de biggest betting favorite on de card, with odds of -1100 according to DraftKings.[4).
Harrison start her MMA career on a high note, winning her first 15 fights and capturing two PFL championships. After she suffer her first loss to Larissa Pacheco in 2022, she bounce back with a win over Aspen Ladd. She then join UFC and make her debut at UFC 300, where she defeat Holly Holm via second-round submission.[4).
Ketlen Vieira, wey be ranked second, had a strong start to her career, going 10-0 in her first ten fights and defeating former title challengers like Cat Zingano and Sara McMann. However, after a nearly two-year layoff, she return and get knocked out by Irene Aldana. Since 2021, Vieira has gone 3-1, with wins over Miesha Tate and Holly Holm, but she lose to current UFC bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington[3).
Predictions dey favor Harrison heavily, with many believing she go win via TKO. Harrison’s explosiveness, speed, and judo skills make her a formidable opponent, and it’s unlikely Vieira go be able to handle her pressure and takedowns[3).
If Harrison win dis fight, she likely go earn a title shot and face de winner of Saturday’s co-main event. Her weight cut to 135 pounds also go smoothly, as all UFC 307 fighters make weight[4).
In another development, PFL CEO accuse Kayla Harrison of running from fights ahead of her outing at UFC 307. However, dis accusation no dey affect her focus on de upcoming fight).
