Post Fight

Harrison says she's been waiting a long time to talk to Joe Rogan. Then she gives Holm props, saying she's a legend, that she even reversed her which shows how good she is. 

Then Harrison calls for "her title" next, saying that's the only reason she came to the UFC. She then promises to be UFC champion before the end of the year. 

Official Decision

Kayla Harrison def. Holly Holm via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 1:47

Round 2

Let's see if Holm chooses to clinch with the two-time Olympic medalist judoka again. 

Holm on her bike to start. But Harrison isn't here for that. She punches in and then throws a head kick. Holm blocks it but Harrison shoots right into a double leg. Holm goes down but pops up and now Harrison is on a guillotine.

Holm works out but she's still stuck in the clinch with Harrison and Harrison reaps her down again. Harrison with shots and Holm gives up her back. Harrison has the hooks in and she's attacking the choke and that's it!

That was a clinical performance from Kayla Harrison.

Round 1

And Harrison's UFC debut is underway.

Both women in orthodox and Holm's stance is deep. She's moving and has her hips back to stop takedowns. 

Harrison looking loose and lands an inside leg kick. holm doing the circle and pump the jab thing. She's not going to get backed up at all. 

Harrison steps in and Holm clinches! Bold choice and Harrison tosses her quickly but Holm rides through and still has the body lock. They stand and still clinching against the fence.

Holm tries a trip and Harrison has perfect weight and just rides her down. And Harrison lands two BIG shots. Holm with an underhook trying to raise but Harrison lands BIG SHOTS!

Got dayum those are some mean elbows. Holm messed up bad with the clinching. Harrison has the Dagestani handcuff and rifles some punches in. Holm tying up the hand and defending. 

But Harrison frees it and lands monstrous elbows!! She is putting bone on Holm. Holm staying tough, gets back to her guard though and controls posture.

Harrison taking her time. Not rushing anything. But she postures and lands some big elbows. Holm staying defensive and lands some elbows. But Harrison postures to her feets and punishes Holm with MAJOR right hands. This is a Khabib-esque performance thus far.

Holm manages to tie up for the remainder of the round but she just got a whomping put on her.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-8 Harrison.

Tale of the Tape and Announcements

Holm is 9 years older, and has a 3-inch reach advantage. Holm is a massive underdog at +350 with the comeback on Harrison at -455. 

Harrison looks intense and ready to go. Lean muscle for days. Holm is bouncing as per usual. Also looking ready for action. 

Marc Goddard is the referee for this one and we're off!

Walkouts

Harrison gets a good promo before the walkouts. Holm's is fine. Just sticking to the Ronda Rousey stuff. Go with the hits. 

We don't get the walkout though. We get commercials instead and the two women are in the cage. 

Preamble

Well, the prelims have been amazing thus far and the hits just keep on coming. Harrison makes her UFC debut. Will she dazzle as well?