Kayla Harrison admits 'pursuing' Cris Cyborg, but says her future is still undefined

K. Harrison is undefeated in 12 fights. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

free on the market, Kayla harrison has not yet revealed where it will be in the future. After her contract with the PFL ended, the undefeated judoka admitted that there is an interest in facing Chris Cyborg at Bellator, but he also doesn't rule out signing with the UFC or even remaining in his last organization. The North American even leaves her future in the hands of her managers and coaches.

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“I’m not unhappy in the PFL. I believe in the format and the system. I believe this is the future of MMA, the way things are going there. In no way is the PFL not in play (for me to follow). I have been very happy there and I know they tried to close a deal before the finals. It just didn't work out contractually the way some things were written, because my manager Ali (Abdelaziz) didn't like it. I just have to listen to my coaches. Wherever they think I should go, that's where I'll go,” Harrison said in an interview with 'MMA fighting'.

Considered by many as one of the best MMA fighters today, Kayla was compared by Chris Cyborg a Ronda Rousey – who, according to the Brazilian, used her name to gain notoriety. The American now admits that she needs to get past the Bellator champion if she wants to be recognized as one of the greatest to step into the cage of all time.

"She is right. I want to fight her as I am a young 'assassin'. She is a pioneer. The only problem is that I'm on her trail now. I'm behind her and I'm going to get her. Maybe she doesn't need to fight me, or maybe she doesn't want to fight me and that's why she's saying this. That's fine too, but I'm going to go ahead with everything I have, because I want to be the best. I want to be the greatest”, concluded the American.

Without a contract with any organization, Kayla won her second title in the PFL lightweight tournament last October after submitting Taylor Guardado. Gold medalist at two Olympics, the fighter has an undefeated record of 12 victories in mixed martial arts.