Kayla Harrison Wins Decision Against Ketlen Vieira

Kayla Harrison secured a unanimous decision victory against Ketlen Vieira on Saturday.

What happened?

The former two-time PFL champion won 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City.

Kayla Harrison suffered a big lump on her forehead after Vieira landed an elbow in the second round.

Why it matters for Kayla Harrison

Harrison praised her opponent postfight for the gutsy effort, saying she came to the UFC to challenge herself.

She controlled the action against Vieira for almost the entire fight, outlanding her 55-24 in significant strikes.

What comes next?

Kayla Harrison will likely challenge for the title after beating the No. 2-ranked contender, sending a message to champion Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena.

Harrison signed with the UFC earlier this year, ending a lengthy stint with the PFL, and made her debut at UFC 300 in April, submitting former champion Holly Holm in the second round.

Vieira stepped into the cage for the first time since a July 2023 win over Pannie Kianzad, and is now 1-2 in her last three outings.

Kayla Harrison's victory sets her up for a potential title shot, and she's ready to take on the best in the world, saying 'Ladies, enjoy it while you can because the queen is home, and she's coming for that gold'