Kayla Harrison News
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Kayla Harrison likes her chances against Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Judo match
Drake Riggs - May 7, 2019
When it comes to Judo players in MMA, there is no one better right now than PFL lightweight, Kayla Harrison. The undefeated 3-0 American Top Team product is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and her dominance has so far carried over to the MMA world with great effect.
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BREAKING | PFL unveils women's lightweight roster, featuring Kayla Harrison, Sarah Kaufman and others
Tom Taylor - March 8, 2019
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced the roster for its women’s lightweight division. The league announced this news on its official website early on Friday afternoon.
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PFL inks two-year broadcast deal with ESPN
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2019
The UFC now has some company on ESPN, as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has inked a two-year deal with the network. This news was first reported by Farah Hannoun on Twitter and subsequently confirmed by PFL CEO Peter Murray on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday afternoon.
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Cris Cyborg open to lightweight fight with PFL star Kayla Harrison
Tom Taylor - January 17, 2019
Last night, new UFC featherweight champ Amanda Nunes stated — apparently jokingly — that she is done with the featherweight division. Nunes followed this announcement by suggesting that Cris Cyborg, the woman she knocked out to win the UFC featherweight belt, fight lightweight prospect Kayla Harrison. Sorry Cristiane but I’m done with 145. My Goal was to be a double champ. But, now I can help you build the division. I got someone for you @Judo_Kayla is a true 145er
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Kayla Harrison gets PFL contract extension plus addition of lightweight division in 2019
Drake Riggs - September 19, 2018
When it comes to prospects in MMA, there really aren’t any others quite like two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo, Kayla Harrison. Since making her MMA debut in June for the Professional Fighters League, Harrison has racked up two victories. The second being over a very seasoned and experienced veteran in Jozette Cotton last month that just showed the true potential that the PFL is dealing with here.
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As a fellow Judoka in MMA, Kayla Harrison wants to learn from Ronda Rousey's career
Drake Riggs - August 21, 2018
When it comes to prospects in MMA right now, there are few if any better than the highly touted PFL lightweight Kayla Harrison. Instantly upon entering the MMA world, Harrison became the best Judoka in the sport with her very accomplished background as a sixth-degree black belt and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
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Two-time Judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison has received multiple MMA offers
Chris Taylor - August 13, 2016
Two-time Olympic Judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison spoke with reporters on Friday and stated that she has received multiple offers to fight in mixed martial arts promotions. The 26-year-old, who became the first American to win two gold medals in Judo at this years Rio Olympics, says she has no interest in joining the sport of MMA at this time.