‘Makes Me Desire a Refund’ – MMA World Reacts to Kayla Harrison and Julianna Peña Bickering Over Ronda Rousey Comparability

Two-time Olympic gold medalist judoka Kayla Harrison is ready to problem UFC girls’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña within the co-main occasion of UFC 316 on June 7, 2025.

Curiously, Harrison was as soon as a roommate and coaching accomplice of Olympic bronze medalist and former UFC champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey. Peña just lately stirred issues up by taking jabs at each Harrison and Rousey, drawing comparisons that rapidly caught the eye of followers.

Followers Chime In on Julianna Peña and Kayla Harrison Reacting to Ronda Rousey Comparability

In a latest episode of UFC Reside on the ESPN MMA YouTube channel, Peña and Harrison exchanged phrases in a fiery faceoff. A key speaking level was Peña’s repeated comparability of Harrison to the retired MMA icon. “The Venezuelan Vixen” has lengthy been vital of each fighters’ expertise.

Harrison rapidly shut down the comparability, making it clear she sees herself in a distinct league.

“Initially, I’m not Ronda, ’trigger Ronda couldn’t win an Olympic gold medal. And second of all, you’re a nice fighter,” Harrison mentioned. Peña jumped in, replying, “She beat you. Didn’t she?” Harrison answered, “She doesn’t maintain a candle to my profession.”

Kayla Harrison: Initially, I’m not Ronda trigger Ronda couldn’t win an Olympic Gold medal. pic.twitter.com/uzrPyXECun

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) Might 31, 2025

Peña then reminded viewers that Harrison misplaced to Rousey throughout their judo careers. She additionally mocked Harrison’s supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz, saying his prediction that Harrison would surpass Rousey nonetheless hasn’t come true.

Harrison didn’t again down.

“I do know you’ve bought nothing to lose. I do know that you simply’re gonna throw the kitchen sink at me as a result of you haven’t any thought the way you’re gonna beat me. And on June 7, I’m gonna put a hurtin’ on you,” she mentioned.

Peña fired again, mocking the Olympic champ. Neither fighter was keen to offer floor.

Followers had combined reactions to the fiery back-and-forth. Some weren’t impressed. One X person wrote, “Holy ** listening to them bicker makes me need a refund for the ppv.”

Others felt the trash discuss added to the joy. A commenter replied, “Lmao prepare dinner,” whereas one other added, “This title struggle has all of the in-built drama for June seventh!! Can’t wait.”

I’m so excited to see this struggle. They don’t like one another.

— Molefi Lebone (@MolefiLebone) Might 31, 2025

One fan commented, “I’m so excited to see this struggle. They don’t like one another.”

The MMA group appears cut up on who will win. One fan picked Harrison, writing, “Kayla Harrison is certainly gonna whoop her a**.”

One other threw assist behind Peña, saying, “I really like Peña bro.”

I really like Pena bro 🔥

— DKtREee (@DKtREee) Might 31, 2025

In fact, some followers went in on Peña’s speaking type. One person wrote, “No clue how Peña is even champ, she ought to’ve misplaced. Each time she talks I’m going deaf.”

One other added, “Ronda higher than each of them nonetheless.”