Dustin Poirier backs Kayla Harrison against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Dustin Poirier backs Kayla Harrison against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
Summary

Dustin Poirier expresses confidence in Kayla Harrison's ability to defeat Amanda Nunes in their upcoming bantamweight title fight at UFC 334. Scheduled for September 30, 2026, this matchup marks Harrison's first title defense after winning the belt at UFC 316. Poirier believes Harrison's grappling skills, particularly her strength and wrestling, could overwhelm Nunes if she successfully takes the fight to the ground. Nunes, a former two-division champion, retired in 2023 after a successful title defense at UFC 289. This clash is viewed as significant for both fighters as it may be their last appearance in the octagon.

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  • •Kayla Harrison defends her bantamweight title on September 30, 2026.
  • •Harrison won the title by defeating Julianna Pena at UFC 316.
  • •Dustin Poirier cites grappling as key to Harrison's success.
  • •Amanda Nunes retired after defending her title at UFC 289 in June 2023.
  • •Potentially a final fight for both Harrison and Nunes.
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Dustin Poirier believes Kayla Harrison can beat Amanda Nunes on the back of her grappling in UFC 334 title fight.

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