Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm will take on Kayla Harrison in the Women’s Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 300 card.

Holm brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 69″ reach. In contrast, Harrison, an southpaw fighter, stands with a — reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Holm has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.21 per minute. On the other hand, Harrison boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 43-year-old, Holly Holm is coming in with a 15-6-0 (1 NC) record. Holm will be fighting for the first time since a nc via Overturned against Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva in July.

Harrison, meanwhile, is coming off a against Holly Holm on July 15, 2023, at and holds a 16-1-0 record.

Holly Holm has a southpaw fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 34-year-old Kayla Harrison is an southpaw fighter with a — reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Holly Holm stats

→ Holm’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Holm lands 3.21 significant strikes per minute.
→ Holm’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Holm’s takedown average is 0.9 per 15 minutes.
→ Holm’s takedown defense is 78%.

Holm comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.21 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Harrison fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. Holly Holm also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.9 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Harrison’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Kayla Harrison stats

→ Harrison’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Harrison lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Harrison’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Harrison’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Harrison’s takedown defense is 0%.

Kayla spent, on average, minutes in the Octagon, and Holly has an average fight time of 16:42 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Holly or Kayla? Sound off in the comments.

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