Former PFL champion Kayla Harrison has expressed her readiness to step in if needed for the upcoming bout between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña, scheduled for October 6 at UFC 307.
Harrison was quoted by MMA Mania:
If one of those b—ches gets sick or hurt or injured, I will take that fight on 30 seconds notice. I'm ready. Best in the world, I'm ready. So let's go...
Pennington's last fight was against Mayra Bueno Silva in January this year at UFC 297, where she emerged victorious by unanimous decision after a full three rounds, earning her the championship belt. Her professional record stands at 16 wins and 8 losses.
Peña last faced Amanda Nunes in July 2022 at UFC 277, where she fought the entire duration but lost by unanimous decision. Currently, her record stands at 11 victories and 5 defeats.