“I was peeing blood” – Kayla Harrison Reveals Health Scare Due to Weight Cut After UFC 307

Kayla Harrison recently opened up about a serious health condition she experienced as a result of a gruelling weight cut before her UFC 307 fight. The former Olympic gold medalist earned a hard-fought victory over Ketlen Vieira in a bantamweight bout at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, her win was overshadowed by health complications stemming from the weight cut that severely impacted her performance.

In a tough fight, Harrison, who entered as the favourite, faced a stern test from Vieira, sustaining visible bruises and a cut on her forehead. Despite these challenges, Harrison’s resilience shone through, and she secured a unanimous decision win, improving her UFC record.

During an interview with TMZ Sports, Harrison revealed that her weight cut had caused significant health issues, including a harrowing symptom—she was “peeing blood.” Although she did not provide specific details about the exact cause, Harrison believes the health scare resulted from the intense weight-cutting process. She mentioned how this physical toll affected her ability to perform at her best during the fight.

Kayla Harrison’s Transition to Bantamweight in the UFC

Kayla Harrison, who previously competed in the lightweight division in the PFL, has faced a tough transition since joining the UFC bantamweight division in January. Cutting down to 136 pounds has posed a challenge, given that she spent her entire MMA career fighting at a heavier weight. The MMA community has expressed scepticism about her ability to consistently make the bantamweight limit.

Despite the concerns, Harrison has successfully made weight for both of her UFC fights, including her highly anticipated debut at UFC 300, where she secured a second-round submission victory over Holly Holm. However, her recent weight-cutting struggles at UFC 307 show that the transition to bantamweight has not been without difficulty.

As Harrison continues her UFC journey, fans are eager to see if she can overcome the weight-cutting issues and maintain her dominance in the bantamweight division.