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Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC, Set to Fight at UFC 300

The two-time Olympic gold medalist makes her long-awaited UFC debut this April

Justin Barrasso

Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC, Set to Fight at UFC 300
Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC, Set to Fight at UFC 300 /

Kayla Harrison has signed with the UFC. Her debut is imminent, as she will compete against Holly Holm this April at UFC 300.

Courtesy PFL
Courtesy PFL

The news was announced by UFC CEO Dana White on Tuesday night.

Signing Harrison is a major acquisition. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the former face of the women’s division of the PFL. There had been rumors that her next bout was to be against Cris Cyborg, but clearly that is not the case.

Harrison will fight Holm at bantamweight. If she can secure a victory against Holm, a title shot will be in reach for Harrison.

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Justin Barrasso
JUSTIN BARRASSO

Justin Barrasso has been writing for Sports Illustrated since 2014. While his primary focus is pro wrestling and MMA, he has also covered MLB, NBA, and the NFL. He can be reached at JBarrasso@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @JustinBarrasso.

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