UFC 300 was a historic event for the women’s bantamweight division. Kayla Harrison, the standout winner of the night, made a significant impact on her division with her impressive performance. Harrison, who has an impressive record of 17-1 and is a two-time PFL champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, faced off against former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm.
The fight was intense, with Holm attempting to use her striking skills to take down Harrison. However, Harrison’s quick reflexes and superior grappling skills allowed her to outmaneuver Holm and secure a submission victory in the second round. This win was especially notable considering Harrison’s lack of experience in the 135-pound division, having previously only fought at 145 pounds once.
With long-time champion Amanda Nunes retiring recently, Harrison’s win has sparked excitement in the division. The conversation among MMA Junkie’s panelists Brian “Goze” Garcia, Danny Segura, Mike Bohn, and host “Gorgeous” George Garcia explored Harrison’s impressive UFC debut in their latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique.” They discussed how Harrison confidently predicted a UFC title before the year’s end and how she could be in a prime position to challenge for the title with current 135-pound champion Raquel Pennington set to return potentially against former champion Julianna Peña.
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 podcast form on MMA Junkie’s platform.