Kayla Harrison: Daniel Cormier’s Criticism of Julianna Pena's Missed Opportunity
Julianna Pena had the opportunity to promote her upcoming title defense but instead turned her focus to an unlikely rematch. After her controversial win at UFC 307, Pena was positioned alongside Kayla Harrison, who was present as a strong contender. Daniel Cormier criticized Pena’s oversight, expressing that she 'dropped the ball' by not calling out Harrison directly. Cormier stated, 'There is no world where she does not fight Kayla Harrison. You might as well put the sell on it.'
Harrison, now 2-0 in the UFC, solidified her status with her recent victory and expressed disappointment during Pena's interview. Cormier advised Pena to start building anticipation for the matchup instead of waiting. Besides criticizing Pena's callout strategy, Cormier also congratulated her on reclaiming the championship title after her tough victory against Raquel Pennington.
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