UFC 334 will feature a high-stakes co-main event as bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison prepares to face former titleholder Amanda Nunes.
The matchup pits the 36-year-old Harrison, who holds a 19-1 record, against the 38-year-old Nunes, according to “reporting by Yahoo Sports.”
Harrison enters the cage following a submission victory over Julianna Pena, a result documented in “UFC 316 results.”
The champion, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist, is currently favored by oddsmakers at -180, while the challenger Nunes is listed at +146, as noted by “MMA Junkie analysts.”
Nunes, a former bantamweight and featherweight champion, has not competed since her decision win over Irene Aldana in June 2023, per “MMA Junkie records.”
The upcoming bout presents a tactical clash between the southpaw striking style of Harrison and the orthodox muay Thai approach favored by Nunes.
Both fighters possess significant grappling credentials, with Harrison holding a sixth-degree judo black belt and Nunes maintaining a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Analysts suggest that controlling the wrestling exchanges will be a critical factor in determining the outcome of this title fight.
Harrison is known for her aggressive pace and ability to chain takedowns from the clinch, while Nunes has demonstrated improved defensive instincts and takedown capabilities throughout her tenure in the organization.
The event marks a significant return for Nunes, who enters the contest after a three-year sabbatical from professional competition.
Harrison, who is coming off a layoff of more than one year, will look to utilize her experience to retain her bantamweight title.
Fans and experts alike remain curious to see how the extended inactivity for both athletes will influence their performance during the co-main event.
The fight is scheduled to take place this Saturday, bringing together two of the most accomplished women in the history of the sport.