"Easy Money"- Kayla Harrison Calls Out Ronda Rousey After UFC 334 Win Over Amanda Nunes

Kayla Harrison Calls Out Ronda Rousey After UFC 334 Win© X/@nypost

Kayla Harrison has wasted no time identifying her next potential opponent after securing the biggest victory of her MMA career at UFC 334. The women's bantamweight champion successfully defended her title against Amanda Nunes, submitting the Brazilian legend at Madison Square Garden. Harrison now appears interested in another blockbuster matchup, and she has set her sights on former UFC champion Ronda Rousey. The two-time Olympic gold medalist even suggested that fighting Rousey would be easy money. But Rousey's retirement plans could complicate things.

Kayla Harrison Calls Out Ronda Rousey After Submitting Amanda Nunes at UFC 334

Harrison was asked about her next opponent following her impressive victory over Nunes. The champion did not take long to mention Rousey, who shares a similar judo background and has been linked to her throughout their careers.

“I mean if Ronda wants to come get some, it would be fun. Free money,” Harrison told reporters.

Both fighters made their names through judo before establishing themselves as major figures in combat sports. However, despite their shared background and competitive history, they have never faced each other inside an MMA cage.

Harrison's callout also comes after a career-defining performance against Nunes. The champion managed to take down the Brazilian in both the opening and second rounds, using her grappling skills to control the action from side control and the crucifix position.

Nunes had some success with her striking, landing cleaner punches whenever the fight remained standing. The former two-division champion also found an opportunity in the third round, mounting Harrison and threatening her with attacks from the top position.

The contest eventually ended at 1:29 of the fourth round. During a scramble, Nunes turned in the wrong direction, allowing Harrison to secure a rear-naked choke and force the tap.

The win marked the first defence of the bantamweight championship she won by submitting Julianna Pena in June 2025. It was also her first appearance since undergoing spinal fusion surgery in January to repair herniated discs in her neck.

Ronda Rousey Ruled Out UFC Return After Beating Gina Carano

Rousey has previously shut down the possibility of returning to the UFC, even after announcing her comeback fight against Gina Carano.

Speaking to Ariel Helwani before the MVPMMA1 matchup, the former champion made it clear that she had no intention of fighting in the UFC again.

Rousey said, “To the UFC, to fight? No. I promised my husband that this is the last one.”

Rousey subsequently made a spectacular return to competition, submitting Carano with an armbar just 17 seconds into the first round. Following the finish, Helwani asked Rousey inside the cage whether the performance had changed her mind about retiring.

“There's no way I could've ended it better than this,” Rousey said. “I want to have some more babies, and I've got to get cooking.”

Ronda vs Gina fight took place on the MVP card, which was streamed on Netflix.