Kayla Harrison Addresses Retirement Rumors in New Video After Win vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334

Having padded her impressive legacy with a fourth-round submission of Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 on Saturday, Kayla Harrison is unsure of what lies next.

During her post-fight interview in the Octagon, Harrison said she's "got a lot of decisions to make when I get home."

The 36-year-old ran her record to 20-1 as a professional, and she's 4-0 since debuting with the UFC in 2024. Taking down Nunes is the biggest victory of her career, one that cements everything she has accomplished inside the cage.

This would be a fitting time for Harrison to walk away for good.

On top of that, getting under the bantamweight limit requires a significant effort from the champion. Harrison made her name in PFL as a lightweight, which is 20 pounds heavier than the bantamweight division.

UFC president Dana White didn't rule out staging Harrison vs. Nunes again at 145 pounds. That would presumably be more enticing for Harrison than another bantamweight title defense.

Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine suggested Joselyne Edwards or Ailin Perez would be her next logical opponent if Harrison is willing to stay at 135 pounds. They're the No. 1 and 2 challengers in the UFC's official rankings.

Another fight means another payday.

Given her age and what she has achieved so far, nobody will be surprised if Harrison decides the physical cost isn't worth it anymore in the event her options are limited to another bantamweight encounter.