In a recent exclusive interview with Submission Radio, renowned MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz didn’t mince words when discussing the upcoming fight between Kayla Harrison and Julianna Pena scheduled for June 7th.
“She gonna murder Juliana Pena,” Abdelaziz stated bluntly. “I like Juliana, but Juliana talked way too much and she’s doing nothing but pissing off Kayla.”
Abdelaziz, who manages some of the biggest names in MMA, expressed his belief that the skill difference between the fighters would be clearly evident when they meet in the octagon.
“Kayla’s on a completely different level,” he said, adding that the June 7th fight will demonstrate why “there’s level to this game.”
While acknowledging Pena‘s toughness as a fighter, Abdelaziz remained confident in Harrison‘s superior abilities and predicted a dominant performance.
The manager also addressed speculation about former champion Amanda Nunes potentially coming out of retirement if Harrison is victorious. According to Abdelaziz, Nunes‘ potential return isn’t a major concern for his fighter, though he noted it could benefit Harrison‘s legacy.
“Nobody gives a [expletive] about Amanda Nunes coming back,” Abdelaziz remarked candidly. “But if she come back, it’s good for Kayla’s legacy. Kayla’s going to send her right back to retirement.”
The Harrison–Pena bout represents an important moment for the UFC women’s division, with Harrison aiming to establish herself as a dominant force in her new promotion after a successful career in PFL.
