Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC N°316

Prediction published on 05/06/2025, 22:37  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 05/06/2025 at 22:40 in UFC Predictions

The co-main event at the eagerly anticipated UFC 316 in New Jersey will see Julianna Pena facing Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title. The Venezuelan Vixen has a pro record of 13-5-0, while Doug is 18-1-0. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

Julianna Pena will return to the Octagon for the first time this weekend since October 6, when she reclaimed the bantamweight title, beating Raquel Pennington by split decision at UFC 307. 

However, the Venezuelan Vixen’s victory over Pennington was not without controversy, with many onlookers feeling that she lost the bout. As a result, this match represents an opportunity to prove her naysayers wrong.

Pena’s 13 wins include three KO/TKOs, six submissions and four victories by decision. She fights with relentless pace and produces a high volume of strikes and takedown attempts, which makes her a handful for anyone she comes up against. 

Meanwhile, Kayla Harrison also last fought at UFC 307 in October, when she earned a unanimous decision victory over the dangerous Ketlen Vieira after a gruelling three rounds. 

That win was Doug’s third in succession, while the only defeat she has ever conceded was her previous title shot against Larissa Pacheco back in November 2022 by unanimous decision. 

In terms of the tale of the tape, Harrison is a year younger and lands 4.87 significant strikes per minute compared to her opponent's 3.25, but Pena has a much better TD average.