Sun Oct 06 03:07:57 UTC 2024: ## Kayla Harrison’s Weight-Cutting Strategy: Dedication or Unfair Advantage?
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and PFL champion Kayla Harrison is set to face Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307, moving down to the bantamweight division after competing at featherweight and even lightweight in the past.
Her ability to cut weight without appearing to struggle has raised eyebrows, particularly from UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman who questioned her on his podcast. Harrison, known for her exceptional grappling skills, attributes her success to a slow and steady cardio regimen.
She claims to walk around at 160-165 pounds with 136 pounds of lean mass, requiring only long periods of walking, biking, or swimming to reach her target weight. While some might see this as an unfair advantage, Harrison insists she doesn’t enjoy cutting weight and has a history of fighting larger opponents in the PFL.
The 34-year-old emphasizes the importance of raw skill over excessive weight cutting, aiming to set a positive example for younger fighters. Her dedication to a healthy approach to the sport will be put to the test against veteran bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307.
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