Two-time Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison made a triumphant debut at UFC 300, defeating Holly Holm with a remarkable display of skill and dominance, achieving a 46-1 edge in significant strikes in the first round and securing a victory with an instant Rear Naked Choke (RNC) in the second round, described as 'one way traffic'. Her performance, termed 'SCARY good' and 'light work', put the women's 135lb division on notice, with many now seeing her as a future title challenger. The fight was broadcast live on TNT Sports & discovery+. Following her victory, Harrison expressed her ambition to become UFC Champion by the end of 2024 and caught the attention of Amanda Nunes, hinting at potential future matchups. Her debut was hailed as 'pure domination'.
"Amanda's not the UFC champion. She retired. I thought she was happily retired." Kayla Harrison says she's open to fights against Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg after winning a UFC title š #UFC300 https://t.co/e3bf472SLf
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Amanda Nunes has seemingly set her sights on Kayla Harrison š #UFC300 https://t.co/97VDPUYTIr
In case you had doubts on Kayla Harrison, well, there you go. She's been legit for a while. You could tell during her run at PFL that she was special. I think she's a future UFC champion. #UFC300
Kayla Harrison taps Holly Holm!!!https://t.co/mKJggje4Mv
That was unbelievably impressive. Kayla Harrison really about to make women's 135 great again. #UFC300
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Kayla Harrison is going to be a problem for that whole division. #UFC300
Domination complete!!! Kayla Harrison just put a beating on Holly Holm and put the whole division on notice! RNC for the tap. One way traffic. #UFC #UFC300 #MMATwitter
Kayla Harrison's 1st UFC round: 46-1 edge in significant strikes. Kayla Harrison's 2nd UFC round: Instant RNC of an ex-champ. The queen has arrived indeed. My goodness. #UFC300
Wow. Kayla Harrison made it look easy. You've got your next 135lb title challenger right there folks. #UFC300
My god.....Kayla Harrison looked good. SCARY good. Made her UFC debut look like light work. #UFC300
Holly Holm vs Kayla Harrison. #UFC300 Being on a time limit we likely see a promotion incoming. Time to go to the bathroom and grab refreshments. Have some time but another badass fight coming up with Kayla Harrison making her UFC debut vs a legend in Holm. https://t.co/gnof5wEOUh
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A rehydrated Kayla Harrison faces off with Holly Holm one more time before her #UFC300 debut. https://t.co/yUzkwmAGMy
Kayla Harrison, UFC 300 Debut Breakdown, Finally! https://t.co/aKWdpchkeF
One of the most-anticipated arrivals in UFC history, two-time Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison is ready to write the next chapter of her legacy on MMA's biggest stage. @EmmySadler has the story. https://t.co/EPP8CqeJ9P