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Kayla Harrison on Dropping to 135lbs Ahead her UFC Debut

Related Topics: Kayla Harrison, UFC, Holly Holm

Kayla Harrison is completely prepared for her upcoming UFC debut.

In many aspects, she has symbolized the essence of the PFL since her venture into MMA in 2018. However, in January, the two-time Olympic gold medalist inked a deal with the UFC and swiftly secured a bout against Holly Holm at UFC 300. We discussed the signing of Harrison on our YouTube channel:

It marks a significant transition for Harrison, who has competed in 16 out of her 17 professional fights within the confines of the SmartCage. Yet, in a conversation with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, she shed light on the reasoning behind her decision.