Kayla Harrison vs Ketlen Vieira — Fight recap

Kayla Harrison defeated Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision over three rounds on October 5, 2024, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Harrison dominated the striking exchanges, landing 55 of 94 significant strikes (58%) while Vieira managed only 24 of 61 (39%).

Harrison's clinch control proved decisive, accumulating 7:54 of control time to Vieira's none, and she converted 2 of 8 takedown attempts to establish positional dominance throughout. Harrison's striking was precise and varied—she landed 34 head strikes, 14 of 16 body shots, and 7 of 9 leg kicks, showcasing superior accuracy across all ranges.

Vieira's striking output remained limited, particularly in the body (4 of 15) and head (12 of 38), leaving her unable to dictate exchanges or create offensive momentum. The decision reflected Harrison's comprehensive control and higher-volume, more efficient offense across all three rounds.

This victory reinforces Harrison's status as a top contender in the women's lightweight division.