Kayla Harrison, an impressive MMA fighter with a record of 17-1 and two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, emerged as the standout winner at UFC 300. She faced former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm and dominated the fight with her exceptional skills. Harrison outstruck Holm by 68 to 7, had almost a full round of control time, and secured a submission victory in the second round.
Harrison’s win has stirred excitement in the division, particularly since long-time champion Amanda Nunes recently retired. This opens up opportunities for Harrison to challenge for the title, and she confidently predicted a UFC title before the year’s end. With current 135-pound champion Raquel Pennington set to return potentially against former champion Julianna Peña, Harrison could be in an ideal position to challenge for the title.
In their latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s panelists Brian “Goze” Garcia, Danny Segura, Mike Bohn, and host “Gorgeous” George Garcia discussed Harrison’s impressive debut. They explored how her exceptional performance could have significant implications for the division and the potential challenges ahead of her as she continues to make her mark in MMA. To hear their full discussion on Harrison’s debut and other MMA topics, check out the video above or listen to the complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” on YouTube or in podcast form on MMA Junkie’s platform.
