Kayla Harrison warned about dangers of drastic weight cuts

Kayla Harrison is facing serious concerns about her weight cutting practices as she competes in the UFC. Since signing with the promotion in early 2024, she has had notable fights, including a victory over Holly Holm at UFC 300. However, her struggle to make the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds has raised red flags. In her recent fight preparations, Harrison experienced health issues, including "peeing blood," which alarmed fans and experts alike. Harrison traditionally fought at higher weights of 145 and 155 pounds. With the disbanding of the women's featherweight division, she is now left to cut significantly more weight, which poses risks to her health. Former UFC title challenger Megan Anderson has spoken out against the drastic weight cuts Harrison endures. Anderson expressed that making weight does not always mean it is safe or healthy to do so. She stated that these significant cuts can have negative hormonal effects for women and could shorten Harrison's career in MMA. Harrison has been known to weigh as much as 170 pounds when not in camp, making her weight cut particularly taxing. Despite the challenges, she is preparing for a title fight against champion Julianna Pena. The matchup is highly anticipated, but the date remains uncertain as Pena continues to recover from an injury.