Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

It’s a UFC Hall of Famer against a promotional newcomer in the undercard of UFC 300 as veteran Holly Holm fights Olympian and PFL standout Kayla Harrison. A former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Holly Holm has remained at the top of the bantamweight rankings despite being in her forties. The two American women have had outstanding careers so far, and their fight at the UFC 300 this weekend will be one to look forward to for all women’s MMA fans. Harrison is a huge favorite to mark her debut with a win.

MMA: UFC Women’s Bantamweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+/ESPN

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

Date: 14.04.2024 03:00

One of the greatest female boxers of all time, Holly Holm, negotiated a successful transition to MMA after being a multiple-time world champion. “The Preacher’s Daughter” captured the UFC women’s bantamweight title from Ronda Rousey in 2015, securing a second-round knockout that was voted knockout of the year. After losing the 135-pound strap the following year, Holly Holm attempted to win the UFC featherweight gold, losing to Cris Cyborg in 2017. Holm has found a second wind since a return to bantamweight, with three wins from five, including a victory over former champ Raquel Pennington.

• Age: 42
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
• Reach: 70”
• Record: 15-6-1

She’s going to come in with her best striking. I came from striking, and I have evolved into a mixed martial artist. She came from judo, that type of background, and evolved to become a mixed martial artist. I definitely think she’s improved in her standup. It’s not something she started with, just like I didn’t start with wrestling or grappling or anything like that.

Holly Holm

Two-time Olympic Judo champion Kayla Harrison makes her UFC debut after a successful career in the PFL, where she won the women’s lightweight title. An international Sports Hall of Famer, Harrison won back-to-back Olympic gold medals in 2012 and 2016. She debuted in the PFL in 2018 and won the lightweight tournament the next year. A repeat tournament win followed in 2021. Kayla Harrison was denied a hat trick of lightweight tournament titles when she lost to Larissa Pacheco in the 2022 final in her first pro loss.

• Age: 33
• Height: 5’8’’
• Reach: 66”
• Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
• Record: 16-1

Holly Holm is a 4.675 underdog on Betwinner which prices the total under 1.5 at 2.9 odds. Total over 2.5 is available at 1.68 odds on Bet365 with the under priced at 2.05. 1XBET lists yes to the start of round 3 at 1.53 while the No is available at 2.28 odds. Read more.