Dana confirms negotiations to hire Harrison and says the American could face Amanda Nunes

D. White in an interview after the UFC 268 (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)

The UFC is, in fact, negotiating a contract to sign Kayla harrison. The interest was confirmed by the president of the organization, Dana White, who spoke about the possibility of maintaining the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg) for the arrival of the North American and a possible superfight against Amanda nunes.

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“That division is still there for the champion. The day she (Amanda nunes) says he doesn't want to defend that belt anymore, we'll probably let it go. He is there for her. And I'm interested in this whole thing Kayla harrison. She thinks she's the best in the world. There’s only one way to find out: she comes here and fights the best in history,” said White in an interview with the outlet ‘TSN’.

Coincidentally, Amanda nunes e Kayla harrison They have a good relationship and train together at the ‘American Top Team’ gym. The Brazilian also adjusted her game for the fight against Julianna Pena No. UFC 269 with the help of the North American. Still, the two fighters flirt with the possibility of meeting forces in the future.

Kayla harrison, 31 years old, has a ‘perfect record’ in MMA. Professional since 2018, he has 11 consecutive victories in his career. The American became known in martial arts after winning two Olympic gold medals, competing in judo. Her first came in 2012, in London, and the second, in Rio de Janeiro, in 2016. Free on the market, she has not yet decided which organization she will continue her career with.