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Dana White urges Holly Holm to retire after dominant UFC 300 loss to Kayla Harrison: ‘I would love to see it’

Dana White calls for Holly Holm to retire after UFC 300 loss to Kayla Harrison I would love to see itUFC CEO Dana White calls for Holly Holm to retire following her loss to Kayla Harrison last night as…

Dana White calls for Holly Holm to retire after UFC 300 loss to Kayla Harrison I would love to see it

UFC CEO Dana White calls for Holly Holm to retire following her loss to Kayla Harrison last night as part of the monumental 300 card. 

Aged 42, Holm would add yet another notable name to her lengthy resume when welcoming former PFL champion, Harrison, to the UFC. Unfortunately for the former bantamweight champion it wasn’t to be her night – Harrison dominated the contest with her heavy top game leading to an eventual submission in the second round. 

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It likely marks one of the last, if not the final fight of Holly Holm’s legendary career, competing in 17 UFC contests, picking up a title and fighting the very best in the sport. This of course comes after a professional boxing career in which she won several world titles and amassed a record of 33-2-3.

What’s next for Holly Holm?

Speaking at the post-fight press conference, White discussed the 135lb clash and praised Holm before calling for her to retire.

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“So going in against a legend like Holly, who has a ton of Octagon time, and I don’t care what level Kayla Harrison has competed in, I guarantee you she had serious jitters tonight. She came in there, performed and put it to an absolute legend in all of combat sports,” said White as he addressed the media. 

“Obviously a big night for Kayla and a big win, but I would love to see Holly retire.”

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As for Harrison, the 33-year-old is in line for a big fight later on in the year and if she continues to win, will be on the brink at a shot of the title. The American is a good injection of excitement to a division which has failed to capture the public as of late. 

What is your favourite moment from Holly Holm’s career?

Ex-champion Amanda Nunes frustrated by Kayla Harrison’s UFC 300 snub

Kayla Harrison scored a huge win over Holly Holm in her Octagon debut. Going into her UFC 300 clash…

Kayla Harrison scored a huge win over Holly Holm in her Octagon debut.

Going into her UFC 300 clash with ‘The Preacher’s Daughter,’ the two-time Olympic gold medalist was a sizeable -450 favorite — and for good reason. It took Harrison less than a round-and-a-half to finish Holm and establish herself as the next big thing in the women’s bantamweight division.

Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm

Speaking with Joe Rogan immediately following her coming-out party in Las Vegas, Kayla Harrison declared that she would have UFC gold around her waist by the end of 2024.

Taking in the action was former two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes. ‘The Lioness’ took to X while appearing to wait for a callout from Harrison that would never come.

With Nunes walking away from the sport following her UFC 289 title defense against Irena Aldana, the bantamweight division has moved on from Nunes — except for Julianna Pena who’s still salty about missing out on the rubber match.

Julianna Pena reacts to Amanda Nunes retirement

The Path to Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes is Clear

Currently, UFC veteran Raquel Pennington is holding down the division as the reigning bantamweight champ. She is expected to square off with ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ later this year with the winner presumably squaring off with Kayla Harrison next.

If Harrison goes on to win the title, a fight with the returning Amanda Nunes seems to be the next logical step.

Amanda Nunes is largely considered to be the greatest female fighter in mixed martial arts history, having won both the bantamweight and featherweight world titles during her decade-long run in the Octagon. Her most notable victory undoubtedly came against Cris Cyborg — the only other female fighter who could potentially top her in the great GOAT debate.

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She also holds two wins over former flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko and a slew of current or former champions, including Julianna Pena, Raquel Pennington, Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, and Germaine de Randamie.

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Kayla Harrison blasts through Holly Holm in debut win, locks up submission – UFC 300 Highlights

Kayla Harrison blasts through Holly Holm in debut locks up submission UFC 300 HighlightsMaking her much-anticipated Octagon debut tonight on the preliminary card of UFC 300 — two-time Olympic gold medal winner,…

Kayla Harrison blasts through Holly Holm in debut locks up submission UFC 300 Highlights

Making her much-anticipated Octagon debut tonight on the preliminary card of UFC 300 — two-time Olympic gold medal winner, Kayla Harrison has landed in the organization with a brutal win over former bantamweight best, Holly Holm — submitting the Albuquerque native with a rear-naked choke win.

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Harrison, an alum of the PFL (Professional Fighters League) — twice won lightweight tournament spoils under the banner of the Donn Davis-led banner, before making her Octagon bow tonight against future Hall of Fame inductee, Holm as part of a massive UFC 300 card.

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And making lightwork of boxing Hall of Fame star, Holm, Ohio native, Kayla Harrison turned in a patented throw takedown on the New Mexico veteran after skewing herself on bottom momentarily.

Dominating and remaining on top in the opening round, Harrison again threw Holm to the mat in dominant fashion in the early exchanges of the second round, this time wrapping up a one-sided submission victory via rear-naked choke over the number five ranked bantamweight — in her divisional debut, no less.

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And in the immediate aftermath of her victory, Harrison vowed to hold the bantamweight championship by the end of the year — calling for a clash with incumbent gold holder, Raquel Pennington, or former gold holder, Julianna Peña — who is expected to compete for spoils next.

Below, catch the highlights from Kayla Harrison’s win over Holly Holm at UFC 300

Kayla Harrison Beats Holly Holm By 2nd-Round Submission in Debut at UFC 300

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison introduced herself to the UFC with a second-round submission win over Holly Holm on the undercard of UFC 300…

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison introduced herself to the UFC with a second-round submission win over Holly Holm on the undercard of UFC 300…