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Kayla Harrison is set to make her highly anticipated return to the octagon, facing Ketlen Vieira in a thrilling bantamweight bout at UFC 307. Scheduled for October 5, the event is widely expected to take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, according to multiple sources close to the promotion.
Harrison, a former two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, has rapidly become a force in the MMA world. After a successful stint as the face of the PFL, she transitioned to the UFC earlier this year. Harrison made a statement in her promotional debut at UFC 300 in April, dominating former champion Holly Holm and securing a second-round rear-naked choke finish. This victory marked her bantamweight debut and catapulted her to No. 3 in the UFC rankings.
Vieira, a seasoned veteran of the UFC bantamweight division since 2016, has consistently been on the brink of title contention. She achieved significant wins over former champions Miesha Tate and Holly Holm in 2022, solidifying her status in the division. Despite a split decision loss to Raquel Pennington, Vieira bounced back with a victory over Pannie Kianzad, retaining her No. 2 spot in the UFC women’s bantamweight rankings. Vieira was previously scheduled to face Macy Chiasson in January but was sidelined due to injury.
UFC 307 is shaping up to be an unmissable event. Alongside the Harrison-Vieira showdown, a featherweight clash between former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and undefeated contender Movsar Evloev is confirmed. Additionally, MMA legend Jose Aldo will return to the octagon to face Mario Bautista.
With such a star-studded lineup, UFC 307 promises a night of intense action and high-stakes matchups, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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