Kayla Harrison promises big win against Ketlen Vieira: 'I'm better everywhere'

Kayla harrison is a two-time Olympic champion in judo. Photo: Reproduction/UFC.

In addition to the light heavyweight belt dispute (up to 93 kg.) between Alex Poatan and Khalil Rountree, UFC 307 brings a very important clash for the women's bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg). Former PFL champion, Kayla harrison faces Ketlen Scallop on the main card, and the winner will likely become the number one contender in the division. On the same night, Rachel Pennington e Julianna Pena fight for the category title.

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In an interview with the North American website 'MMA Junkie', the judoka praised Ketlen's skills, but said she was confident in her preparation.

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“She’s a good fighter, she’s versatile, she has good jiu-jitsu. I expect some judo knowledge from her just because of her judo background as well. We won’t know until fight night. Everyone is tough until you beat them, but I think I’m better everywhere and I prepared properly. It’s going to be a long night for Ketlen,” promised Harrison, a two-time Olympic champion.

Weight cutting

Another aspect of the fight that has raised discussions about the American is the weight cut. PFL champion in the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) and featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) categories, Kayla competed as a bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) for the first time in her last fight, in which she won. Holly holm in the second round. However, she used the pound of tolerance on that occasion.

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Regarding the challenge, the fighter was sincere and confessed the difficulties she faced to reach the milestone. For Harrison, who is a Christian, her main ally throughout the dehydration process is faith.

“That last pound is God, not Kayla. This is nothing a human can do, it’s definitely a higher power that’s getting me to this point, and that’s again where faith, trust and surrender play a big role in me being able to pursue this dream and do what I love,” he said.

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