This week at UFC 307, the Delta Center was buzzing with excitement as Kayla Harrison and Ketlen Vieira faced off in a highly anticipated bantamweight bout. The fight, viewed by many as a potential title eliminator, saw the undefeated Harrison continue her dominant run in the UFC, securing a unanimous decision win over the seasoned Vieira.
In the opening round, Harrison wasted no time establishing her aggression. She came forward with a strong left hand and quickly engaged Vieira in a clinch against the fence. Although Vieira showed resilience, Harrison's wrestling skills came into play when she secured a takedown, finishing the round with dominant control on the ground.
The second round saw a similar pace, with Harrison utilizing low kicks and body strikes to keep Vieira on the defensive. Vieira managed to land a few solid counters, including a powerful left hand, but Harrison's persistence in the clinch kept her in control. A hard elbow from Vieira left a noticeable mark on Harrison's forehead, but the Olympic gold medalist continued to press forward.
In the third round, Harrison's relentless pursuit of takedowns paid off as she continuously floored Vieira with low kicks and clinch work. Despite a few moments of solid defense and counters from Vieira, Harrison maintained top control for much of the round, landing ground-and-pound and elbows to seal her victory.
Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more
The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in favor of Harrison, marking her second consecutive UFC win. With her impressive performance, Harrison remains a force in the bantamweight division and could be looking at a future title shot.
Check out some of the fight highlights below:
The first round saw an impressive takedown from Harrison:
Harrison was in complete control of the opening round:
Harrison put her judo credentials to use going into the second round of the fight:
The fight headed to the third round with the American further solidifying her win: