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Highly rated MMA fighter Kayla Harrison has finally joined the UFC. After making her presence felt in the PFL, she decided to make the move to Dana White’s promotion. Furthermore, Harrison is set to make her debut at the highly touted UFC 300. But before that, let us take a look at her losses and everything about her MMA record prior to joining the UFC.

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Kayla Harrison has made a name for herself in the MMA scene after an impressive stint in the Olympics. Just like Ronda Rousey, she was also a judoka who competed in the Olympics. However, Harrison fared better than ‘The Baddest Woman on the Planet’, and won two gold medals. Thereafter, she transitioned to MMA. Let’s see what her record says so far.

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Kayla Harrison has lost only once

Kayla Harrison has lost only one fight in her entire MMA career so far. The two-time Olympic gold medalist judoka lost to Larissa Pacheco at the 2022 PFL World Championship. However, having trained with the American Top Team, Harrison has shown how good she really is, as she was on a 15-fight winning streak before her first and only professional defeat.

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The Danvers, Massachusets resident is also a former two-time PFL champion. During her time in Donn Davis’s promotion, the former Olympic gold medalist amassed a record of 15 wins and 1 loss. But now, Kayla Harrison is starting a new journey. She is set to make her UFC debut at the monumental UFC 300 pay-per-view. She will go head-to-head against none other than the legendary Holly Holm.

Dana White announces debut at UFC 300 for former PFL fighter

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The UFC CEO added another fight to the UFC 300 card in April, with Kayla Harrison taking on veteran Holly Holm in her first fight in Dana White’s promotion. The 56-year-old took to social media to make this blockbuster announcement. He said, “Here’s another announcement for UFC 300. Holly Holm… Holly will be taking on the only person in US history to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in judo. The UFC has officially signed Kayla Harrison.”

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Dana White was seemingly excited about Kayla Harrison’s debut as he hyped her up by reminding people of her Olympic achievements and her impressive MMA record. Holly Holm, on the other hand, is a seasoned veteran, and it remains to be seen how Harrison will fare against the former champion in a new environment and a new promotion.

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Kayla Harrison has been fighting for a while now. She has shown her prowess in more than one aspect of the fight game. It will be interesting to see how the 33-year-old fares in the UFC in the years to come. What do you think? Will Harrison be a champion in the UFC? Drop your comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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