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Kayla Harrison releases first statement ahead of UFC 300 debut following PFL move: ‘My time is now’

Former PFL champion, Kayla Harrison discuses her decision to sign with the UFC instead of resigning.

The UFC recently made a surprise announcement, sharing that Harrison would be debuting for the promotion at UFC 300 against former champion, Holly Holm. The fight will be down at bantamweight, which Harrison has never made in her career – fighting at mostly 155lbs and 145lbs.

Breaking News: UFC has signed Kayla Harrison!#UFC300 Holly Holm vs Kayla Harrison pic.twitter.com/jQeLItwQmO

Only losing once in her MMA career, Harrison has won two PFL tournaments, netting herself two $1 million cheques.