Kayla Harrison News
Kayla Harrison explains respect behind callouts of Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg: "You're the best"
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2022
PFL women’s lightweight contender Kayla Harrison’s chase for greatness is driving her callouts of other champions. The Judoka is set to headline PFL 10 later tonight on pay-per-view. Standing opposite Harrison will be Larissa Pacheco. The Brazilian is riding a five-fight finishing streak but has already lost twice to the former Olympian by decision.
Kayla Harrison admits she's annoyed by Larissa Pacheco trilogy fight being on PPV: "I would have liked to promote it better"
Josh Evanoff - November 23, 2022
PFL women’s lightweight contender Kayla Harrison is less than thrilled about her first pay-per-view main event. The Judoka has been out of action since her submission win over Martina Jindrová in August. That victory helped book Harrison to her third-straight PFL tournament final. The championship event is slated to take place this Friday.
Larissa Pacheco expects Kayla Harrison to return for 2023 season after she wins PFL title: "I'm going to win and she will not take that"
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
Larissa Pacheco believes she is at her best ahead of her PFL Championship fight against Kayla Harrison. Pacheco fought Harrison twice in 2019 in the regular season and for the inaugural PFL women’s lightweight title with Harrison winning both by decision. Since then, Pacheco believes she is a true lightweight now and has only improved since their first two fights.
Kayla Harrison reveals PFL 2022 Championship Final against Larissa Pacheco will be her final tournament appearance: "It's f*cking hard"
Josh Evanoff - November 3, 2022
Former PFL tournament winner Kayla Harrison’s time at lightweight is likely coming to an end. The Judoka has been out of action since her submission win over Martina Jindrová in August. The victory moved Harrison to 15-0 in her professional career and also moved her into the 2022 PFL women’s lightweight tournament finals.
Kayla Harrison reacts to PFL offering Cris Cyborg millions for clash: "PFL is here to make some big moves"
Josh Evanoff - August 18, 2022
PFL women’s lightweight Kayla Harrison wasn’t surprised to see Cris Cyborg get a big offer from the promotion. The Judoka is set to face Martina Jindrová later this month at PFL 9. The bout is the semifinals of the 2022 PFL women’s lightweight tournament. If Harrison wins, she’ll move on to the chance to become a three-time tournament winner for the promotion.
Kayla Harrison attempts to lure Cris Cyborg into accepting a fight with winner take all offer
Susan Cox - August 11, 2022
Kayla Harrison is attempting to lure Cris Cyborg into accepting a fight with a winner take all offer. Harrison, is hungry, hungry to fight Cris Cyborg and claim another PFL title this year. The two time champ is ready to fight reigning Bellator featherweight champ Cris Cyborg.
Kayla Harrison wants "big fights," hints at leaving PFL after the 2022 season: "I think this would probably be my last season"
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2022
Kayla Harrison says the 2022 PFL season might be her last. Harrison, who previously tested free agency, is looking to become a three-time PFL champion. Now, ahead of her semifinal fight, Harrison revealed she is getting tired of the season format and may just have one-off fights before leaving the PFL to go after big fights.
Anthony Pettis pockets $750k, Kayla Harrison makes second most as PFL salaries from Atlanta events revealed
Cole Shelton - July 6, 2022
Anthony Pettis and Kayla Harrison led the salaries from the recent PFL event in Atlanta. For the longest time, many fans have wondered how much PFL is paying their key fighters as salaries have not been revealed. However, when the promotion went to Atlanta, the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission revealed the purses to MMAJunkie and Pettis led the way making $750K with Kayla Harrison coming up the rear in second at $500K.
Kayla Harrison reveals hate she received following Julia Budd cancelation: "At this point, I get backlash for how I brush my hair"
Josh Evanoff - June 30, 2022
Kayla Harrison received a lot of hate following the cancelation of her fight with Julia Budd. That’s despite the fact that she didn’t pull out. The former lightweight tournament winner was set to face the former Bellator featherweight champion this Friday at PFL 6. However, a week before the fight, Budd pulled out due to injury. She was replaced by women’s pioneer Kaitlyn Young.
Kayla Harrison vs. Kaitlin Young set for PFL 6 following Julia Budd injury
Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2022
Kayla Harrison has a new opponent for PFL 6. The former lightweight tournament winner will face former Invicta FC title challenger Kaitlin Young. The 31-year-old was set to face former Bellator featherweight champion Julia Budd at PFL 6. The bout was expected to be the biggest test of Harrison’s career to date. However, the matchup is no more.
Sean Strickland issues apology to Kayla Harrison following face-to-face meeting at American Top Team: "Enjoy your millions"
Jeffrey Walter - June 10, 2022
Sean Strickland has issued an apology to Kayla Harrison after the pair came face-to-face earlier today at American Top Team. It was a mere five weeks ago that Strickland (25-3 MMA) put Harrison (13-0 MMA) on blast for her performance against Marina Mokhnatkina at PFL 3.
Ali Abdelaziz blasts rumored Kayla Harrison vs. Cris Cyborg fight: Nobody gives a s*it"
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz doesn’t believe anyone really wants to see Kayla Harrison fight Cris Cyborg. Harrison was a free agent following her win over Taylor Guardado last October. Her free agency period saw her negotiate with Bellator and UFC, as well as PFL. Eventually, it became a two-horse race between Bellator and the PFL.
Sean Strickland blasts Kayla Harrison for struggling with "low level" opponent at PFL 3: "Just reminds me why she's not in the UFC"
Christopher Taylor - May 7, 2022
UFC middleweight fighter Sean Strickland has blasted Kayla Harrison for her performance against Marina Mokhnatkina at PFL 3. Harrison (13-0 MMA) squared off with Mokhnatkina (6-3 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s Professional Fighters League event in Arlington.
Kayla Harrison reveals she signed to fight Cris Cyborg before PFL matched Bellator's offer: "I'm not scared"
Josh Evanoff - May 4, 2022
PFL lightweight Kayla Harrison has revealed just how close she was to going to Bellator. The former PFL lightweight tournament champion is set to face Marina Mokhnatkina this weekend at PFL 3. The bout is set to be the return to the promotion for Harrison, but it nearly didn’t happen.
Kayla Harrison sends a warning to media following Julianna Pena's “tomato cans” diss: “Listen, you and the media need to be careful”
Harry Kettle - May 4, 2022
Kayla Harrison has sent a warning to Julianna Pena in the wake of recent criticism from the UFC bantamweight champion. While she may have re-signed with PFL, Kayla Harrison is still keeping her options open when it comes to seeking out new opponents. She’ll be getting back to action this weekend when taking on Marina Mokhnatkina at PFL 3 but in the future, there’s every chance she ventures out to other promotions in the name of really testing herself.
Cris Cyborg discusses Kayla Harrison re-signing with PFL after rumored fight: "I knew she would stay, it was all marketing"
Josh Evanoff - April 21, 2022
Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg didn’t believe she was ever going to fight Kayla Harrison. The two women’s champions were in discussions for a fight earlier this year. Following Harrison’s contract expiring with PFL, there was widespread talk that she was going to sign with either Bellator or the UFC. As a result, she was quickly linked to a bout with Cyborg. Harrison even challenged the Bellator featherweight champion to a gym fight on social media at one point.
Kayla Harrison re-signs with PFL despite fielding offers from UFC and Bellator
Susan Cox - March 8, 2022
Kayla Harrison, 31, a PFL (Professional Fighters League) star has made her decision on where she will call home for 2022. Perhaps the hottest free agent in MMA, Kayla received offers from Bellator and the UFC, but PFL announced earlier today that the two-time Olympic judo champion has re-signed with PFL on a multi-year contract extension.
Kayla Harrison reacts after Henry Cejudo announces he is training Cris Cyborg: “He cant save you. One gold medal Havin ass”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2022
PFL star Kayla Harrison has given her thoughts on Henry Cejudo helping to train Bellator champion Cris Cyborg. For the longest time there’s been a great deal of speculation surrounding the future of Kayla Harrison. While she may already be a two-time PFL tournament winner and champion, many wonder whether or not she’ll truly be able to fulfil her potential if she doesn’t head to Bellator or the UFC.