Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes: Preview & Betting Tips

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Two of women's MMA's most decorated fighters collide at bantamweight on November 15th, as Kayla Harrison meets Amanda Nunes. Harrison, the American judo Olympic champion turned cage fighter, brings a 19-1 record with eight submission wins; Nunes, the Brazilian former two-division UFC champion, counters with 23-5 and thirteen knockout victories. The market has installed Harrison as favourite across thirteen bookmakers, but the experience gulf and Nunes' power keep this one compelling.

The fight takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

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Tale of the Tape

Kayla Harrison

Odds: -214.84615384615384 (avg across books)

Record: 19-1-0

KO Wins: 6 (32%)

Age: 36

Height: 5ft8

Nationality: United States

Weight Class: 135 lb

Amanda Nunes

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Odds: +161.07692307692307 (avg across books)

Record: 23-5-0

KO Wins: 13 (57%)

Age: 38

Height: 5ft9

Nationality: Brazil

Weight Class: 135 lbs

Form & Styles

Harrison's grappling pedigree defines her approach — relentless chain wrestling, top control, and submission hunting from dominant positions. At 36, she remains physically imposing and uses her strength to impose grinding pace. Nunes, now 38, built her legacy on explosive striking and fight-ending power in both hands, capable of shutting down opponents early or weathering storms to land late. Her takedown defence has historically been stout, though recent form and ring rust remain question marks after extended inactivity.

Best Odds

Prices below are the best market available across 13 bookmakers at time of writing. Always check the live price before placing a bet.

Kayla Harrison: -189 (Betfair)

Amanda Nunes: +169 (BetOnline.ag)

Prediction

The market favours Harrison, and the logic is sound: her grappling volume and durability should allow her to dictate position and smother Nunes' power over five rounds. If Harrison can survive the early exchanges and drag this into deep water, her submissions and relentless pressure become the path to victory. Yet Nunes' finishing ability and championship experience cannot be dismissed — one clean counter changes everything, and Harrison's lone defeat came via knockout. Expect a tense tactical battle, but styles make fights unpredictable when power meets wrestling at the highest level.

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