Kayla Harrison’s impressive victory at UFC 300 has sparked excitement in the women’s bantamweight division. Despite being a newcomer to the 135-pound weight class, Harrison dominated her fight against former champion Holly Holm, outstriking her 68-7 and securing a submission victory in the second round.
Harrison’s win has been especially notable given her lack of experience in the 135-pound division. She has previously only fought once at this weight, but her impressive record of 17-1 and two PFL championships and Olympic gold medals in judo have made her a force to be reckoned with.
With long-time champion Amanda Nunes recently retiring, Harrison’s win has stirred up excitement in the division. She confidently predicted a UFC title before the year’s end, and with current champion Raquel Pennington set to return potentially against former champion Julianna Peña, Harrison could be in a prime position to challenge for the title.
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’s performance was reminiscent of Nunes and how she is poised to become a dominant force in the division.
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.