Kayla Harrison isn't fazed by Amanda Nunes' new training partner, Larissa Pacheco. On June 26, at the UFC's Hall of Fame ceremony, Harrison responded to the news, saying it's not a mind game that will work on her.
What's behind the training partnership?
Amanda Nunes has enlisted the help of Larissa Pacheco, the only woman to beat Kayla Harrison, as she prepares for her comeback fight against the UFC bantamweight champion.
Harrison and Pacheco have a history, having fought three times in the PFL, with Pacheco handing Harrison her only loss in 2022. Despite this, Harrison doesn't seem concerned about the training partnership.
How will this affect the upcoming fight?
The highly anticipated fight between Harrison and Nunes is expected to be one of the biggest matchups of the year. Nunes, who was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on June 26, stated that she's back in the UFC's testing pool and ready to make her return.
Nunes' induction speech included a message to Kayla Harrison and her fans, saying she's going to get her belt back and make history again.
What's next for Kayla Harrison?
Kayla Harrison will face Amanda Nunes in a highly anticipated fight, with the date yet to be announced. Harrison remains confident, saying that Pacheco and Nunes training together makes sense for both women, especially since Pacheco hasn't competed since last October.
Harrison also stated that maybe Pacheco needs the money, which could be a motivation for her to train with Nunes. The UFC bantamweight champion seems focused on her upcoming fight and isn't letting the training partnership distract her.
The fight between Harrison and Nunes is expected to be a thrilling matchup, with both women looking to make a statement in the UFC. As the fight approaches, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the training partnership between Pacheco and Nunes will affect the outcome