Kayla Harrison Signs with UFC, Set to Debut Against Holly Holm at UFC 300

Despite Concerns About Weight Cut, UFC CEO Dana White Confirms Harrison's Successful Test Weight Cuts to 135 Pounds

Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL women's lightweight champion, has signed with the UFC and will make her promotional debut against former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
The fight will be contested at bantamweight, a weight class Harrison has never fought in before, raising concerns about her ability to make weight and maintain her strength.
Dana White, UFC CEO, has dismissed concerns about Harrison's ability to make weight, stating that she has successfully completed multiple test weight cuts to 135 pounds.
Harrison's signing with the UFC has been seen as a major coup for the promotion, and her debut fight against Holm is considered a significant addition to the UFC 300 card.
Despite her impressive record and achievements, Harrison's move to the UFC and the bantamweight division is seen as a risk, with some questioning her ability to succeed against the more experienced fighters in the division.