{
  "id": 14610030,
  "title": "“Super Unnecessary” – Kayla Harrison Slams Demetrious Johnson for Mocking UFC 332 Main Event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/super-unnecessary-kayla-harrison-slams-demetrious-johnson-for-mocking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T04:34:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/super-unnecessary-kayla-harrison-slams-043410845.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC 332 faced criticism for its lackluster lineup, particularly after the main event was unexpectedly changed to a flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. This decision came after Valentina Shevchenko's injury forced the vacating of her title. The late change raised questions about the main event's appeal, especially after Demetrious Johnson and Israel Adesanya discussed it on their podcast. Adesanya admitted they hadn't realized its significance and mentioned Silva and Cong were relatively unknown names. Both Adesanya and Johnson expressed they might skip watching the event. The UFC's decision didn't go down well with Kayla Harrison, a prominent women's MMA star. In an interview, Harrison strongly criticized Johnson's mocking of the matchup and reminisced about his previous comments questioning her chances against Amanda Nunes. She emphasized the importance of giving opportunities to lesser-known fighters, stating, \"This mindset of scarcity is detrimental to the growth of the sport. There's enough room at the table for all of us to eat, and we don't have to belittle or poke fun or put down anyone else in order to build our own brand.\" Harrison's viewpoint highlights the value of building up lesser-known talents in high-profile matchups to foster their development and overall sport growth. Despite the controversy, the event delivered an action-packed night, setting records with 11 knockouts in the UFC's history. The main event between Cong and Silva offered a solid contest for the vacant title, even if it didn't live up to expectations. After the event, Harrison prepares to face Nunes in the co-main event of UFC 334, providing the champion with a chance to prove herself against the former champion.",
  "summary": "Kayla Harrison takes a shot at Demetrious Johnson for undermining women's MMA by laughing at the UFC 332 main event.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kayla Harrison criticizes Demetrious Johnson for mocking the flyweight title fight.",
    "Harrison reminisces about Johnson questioning her chances against Amanda Nunes.",
    "UFC event sets record with 11 knockouts, despite controversy."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Harrison’s rebuke of Johnson highlights a growing tension between established stars protecting their brands and the necessity of elevating lesser-known fighters to ensure the long-term growth of women's MMA.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}