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Kayla Harrison’s UFC Debut: Easier Fights or Tough Challenges?

Debate surrounds Kayla Harrison’s UFC debut: Are the fights easier or tougher? Former UFC fighter Josh Thomson shares his take on Harrison’s move and potential matchups.

Key Points
Kayla Harrison has signed with the UFC and will make her debut at UFC 300 against Holly Holm.
Former UFC fighter Josh Thomson suggests that Harrison chose the UFC for easier fights.
Many believe that Holm will be Harrison’s toughest opponent to date.
A win for Harrison at UFC 300 would solidify her position as a title contender.

Kayla Harrison’s move to the UFC has sparked a debate about whether she is seeking easier fights or tougher challenges. Former UFC fighter and Bellator analyst Josh Thomson suggests that Harrison may have chosen the UFC because it offers easier fights compared to the PFL. However, many believe that Holly Holm, Harrison’s debut opponent at UFC 300, will be her toughest challenge yet. A win for Harrison would establish her as a strong contender in the bantamweight division.

UFC CEO Dana White recently announced the signing of two-time PFL champion and Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Harrison’s debut matchup is set for the historic UFC 300 event in April, where she will face ex-titleholder Holly Holm. While critics have questioned the level of competition Harrison faced in the PFL, her move to the UFC has sparked a debate about whether she is seeking easier fights or tougher challenges.

Former UFC fighter and Bellator analyst Josh Thomson shared his thoughts on Harrison’s move during a recent episode of the Weighing In podcast. He suggested that Harrison may have chosen the UFC because it offers easier fights compared to the PFL. Thomson also mentioned the possibility of a highly anticipated matchup between Harrison and Amanda Nunes, which could be the biggest fight in the 135-pound division.

However, many believe that Holm will be Harrison’s toughest opponent to date. Despite being over 40 years old, Holm has notable victories over top contenders such as Raquel Pennington, Irene Aldana, and Yana Santos. A win for Harrison at UFC 300 would solidify her position as a title contender in the bantamweight division.

Overall, the question remains: Is Harrison’s move to the UFC a strategic decision to face easier fights or a bold move to take on tougher challenges?