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Kayla Harrison's Explosive UFC Debut Against Holly Holm at UFC 300

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Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison makes a stunning UFC entrance facing former champion Holly Holm at UFC 300!

Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and former Professional Fighters League (PFL) champion, has officially joined the UFC roster, marking a significant career move. The news of her debut at UFC 300 against former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm has sent shockwaves through the MMA community. With Dana White's announcement, the anticipation for this showdown is at an all-time high.

Making her transition from PFL to UFC, Kayla Harrison's signing has already sparked debates about her potential success in the octagon. Despite facing a seasoned fighter like Holly Holm in her UFC debut, Harrison opens as a heavy favorite, showcasing the confidence the promotion has in her abilities. The clash between these two powerhouse athletes is set to be a highlight of UFC 300, promising an explosive and thrilling matchup for fans worldwide.

The buzz around Kayla Harrison's move to the UFC has not only excited fans but also raised questions about the dynamics in the bantamweight division. As a new contender, Harrison's presence is expected to shake up the rankings and provide fresh competition for established fighters. Her signing with the UFC signifies a new chapter in her MMA career and sets the stage for a potential rise to stardom within the promotion.

In a surprising turn of events, Kayla Harrison's departure from PFL has left fans speculating about the future matchups that could have been. The missed opportunity for a fight between Harrison and Cris Cyborg, as hinted by PFL CEO Peter Murray's reaction, adds an intriguing layer to her journey in the UFC. As the countdown to UFC 300 begins, all eyes will be on Harrison as she steps into the octagon to face the formidable Holly Holm in a battle that will undoubtedly be one for the history books.

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Kayla Harrison Joins UFC, Faces Holly Holm At UFC 300 (Forbes)

UFC 300 picked up a notable fight booking on Tuesday night when UFC CEO Dana White announced that former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm is ...

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UFC signs Kayla Harrison, will debut her vs. Holly Holm at UFC 300 (Yahoo Sports)

After years of waiting, Kayla Harrison is a UFC fighter. The promotion has signed the Olympic gold medalist turned Professional Fighters League fighter who ...

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Kayla Harrison signs for the UFC, gets UFC 300 booking (MMAWeekly)

Kayla Harrison has put pen to paper with the UFC and will make her debut at UFC 300.

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UFC 300: Kayla Harrison signs ahead of bantamweight clash with ... (Eurosport.com)

Dana White has announced two-time Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison has signed for the UFC ahead of a fight with former champion Holly Holm.

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Kayla Harrison opens as sizeable favorite for UFC 300 fight vs. Holly ... (MMA Junkie)

Facing a former UFC champ at an unnatural weight class in her octagon debut, Kayla Harrison is still heavily favored to win her next fight.

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MMA Star Kayla Harrison Signs W/ UFC, Will Fight Holly Holm At ... (TMZ)

Kayla Harrison is on her way to the UFC, and the MMA star is fighting Holly Holm at UFC 300!

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Kayla Harrison Joins UFC, to Debut Against Holly Holm at UFC 300 ... (TheSportster)

Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic gold medalist judoka and two-time PFL champion, has officially joined the UFC roster as a bantamweight, according to ...

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Middletown's Kayla Harrison making big career move (Hamilton Journal News)

UFC president Dana White announced Tuesday night the Middletown native will make her debut in the world's top mixed-martial arts promotion April 13 on the card ...

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UFC 300: Former UFC Star Poses Interesting Question About Kayla ... (Sports Illustrated)

One ex-UFC fighter has a crucial question ahead of the planned UFC debut of Kayla Harrison. UFC CEO Dana White dropped a bombshell when he announced that ...

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Reaction: Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, set to face Holly Holm at ... (MMA Fighting)

MMA Fighting reacts to Kayla Harrison signing with the UFC, and facing Holly Holm in her promotional debut at UFC 300.

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Holly Holm Huge Betting Underdog in UFC 300 Clash With Kayla ... (Sports Illustrated)

Despite being an experienced former UFC champion, Holly Holm has become a huge betting underdog against Kayla Harrison. Dana White announced The two world ...

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Why Kayla Harrison Left PFL And Joined The UFC (Forbes)

On Tuesday night, UFC CEO Dana White made another splashy UFC 300 announcement.

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Kayla Harrison at UFC 300 huge for card, division. But weight cut ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Kayla Harrison is set to make her debut at UFC 300 vs. Holly Holm, but the two-time Olympic gold medallist in judo's biggest fight could end up being with ...

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PFL CEO reacts to Kayla Harrison signing with UFC, 'disappointed ... (MMA Fighting)

PFL CEO Peter Murray reacts to Kayla Harrison signing with the UFC and admits that he's "disappointed" the fight with Cris Cyborg won't happen now.

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UFC Signs Kayla Harrison; Bout With Holm Added To UFC 300 card (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

UFC 300 Will Feature One Of The Promotion's Biggest Signings In Recent Years.

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Kayla Harrison shares first words about UFC signing: 'My time is now' (Yahoo Sports)

โ€œWhen I started competing, my goal was to be the bestโ€ฆthe Olympic champion of #MMA. The @UFC presents me with the opportunity to be just that. It's been an ...

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