Kayla Harrison faced some adversity thanks to Ketlen Vieira's game but still managed to score a decision win at UFC 307, potentially setting herself up to face the winner of tonight's Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña women's bantamweight title fight.

The fight's opening round was fairly quiet, with Harrison looking to find an opening. The two-time PFL champion managed to get Vieira pinned against the fence, but the Brazilian successfully defended against the takedown and was able to work herself off. The final minute, however, saw Harrison land a big takedown and get in top position, searching for a submission and landing a vicious elbow before the horn.

By the halfway mark of the third round, Harrison was able to bloody up Vieira and scored another takedown, doing work in the #2-ranked contender's guard.

Kayla Harrison Faces Challenges But Still Gets Judges' Nod Over Ketlen Vieira At UFC 307

Harrison signed with the UFC in January 2024 after starting her MMA career with the PFL, becoming a two-time PFL women's lightweight champion in the process. The 34-year-old made her Octagon debut at UFC 300, finishing Holly Holm.

Vieira, meanwhile, had won three of her last four entering Saturday's event in Salt Lake City, which included wins over former champions Holm and Miesha Tate. She had most recently fought in July 2023, defeating Pannie Kianzad by decision in England.

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