Kayla Harrison’s second fight in the UFC didn’t quite go as planned. The two-time Olympic judo gold medalist stepped into the Octagon with high expectations. Her first fight was highly dominant from her side as she choked out Holly Holm in the second round. And as such, many thought she’d steamroll her opponent, Ketlen Vieira, at UFC 307.
Harrison came out strong in the first round. She secured a takedown and showed off her grappling skills. But Vieira proved to be a tough nut to crack. The Brazilian fighter hung tough throughout the bout. She stuffed several takedown attempts and even landed some solid shots. Harrison’s nose started bleeding at one point.
By the third round, both fighters were feeling the effects of the high altitude. Even simple movements seemed to require Herculean effort. Kayla Harrison managed to secure another takedown late in the fight. She landed some ground-and-pound but couldn’t find the finish. The final bell rang, and both women were still standing.
It’s not the storybook fight Harrison had hoped for. She burst onto the scene like a wrecking ball but had to grind out a hard-fought victory for her second fight. In the post-fight interview, Harrison warned the 135 division of her arrival and promised to secure the title soon.
Fight Fans Reacted To Kayla Harrison Going To Decision Against Ketlen Vieira
The former PFL champion and Olympic judoka finally stepped into the Octagon for the second time at UFC 307. Fans had sky-high expectations for her performance against Ketlen Vieira. But Harrison found out just how true that can be in the unforgiving world of MMA.
The fight went the full three rounds, ending in a unanimous decision victory for Harrison. However, the social media wasn’t exactly blown away by what they saw. Some fans revealed that she looked ordinary against Vieira. Others were happy that Kayla Harrison won and would probably fight for the title next. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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These reactions highlight the fickle nature of fight fans. For Harrison, this is just the beginning of her UFC journey. She’s got two wins under her belt, even if this one wasn’t as spectacular as some hoped. The hard part comes: living up to the hype in her next fight.
