Cris Cyborg accuses Kayla Harrison of running away from fight and 'horn' of ex-PFL deal with UFC

Hiring of Ultimate Olympic champion results in provocation from legend, who sought to face North American

Chris Cyborg (left) sought to face Kayla harrison (right) at PFL. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Nova UFC contract, Kayla harrison did not escape the provocations of Chris Cyborg. The Brazilian leader, who was looking for a super fight with the two-time PFL champion, used social media to criticize the North American. The star of 'American Top Team' debuts in Ultimate on April 13th.

“Kayla Gump”, wrote Cyborg, making reference to the cinema classic, 'Forrest Gump' (1993), captioning a video that compiles images of Harrison publicly challenging the Brazilian.

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Two-time Olympic judo champion, Kayla was successful in her transition to MMA. The biggest name in the PFL until last season, the North American won two million-dollar tournaments in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg).

In 2023, Harrison held only one appointment at the former company. In the challenge, which took place in November, the fighter overcame the former UFC fighter, Aspen ladd.

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Months later, Kayla frustrates some of the fans who were waiting for a possible superfight between the North American and Chris Cyborg. The opportunity for the clash became viable after the purchase of Bellator by the PFL.

Last Wednesday (24), Dana White surprised by announcing the hiring of Harrison. In addition to the confirmation, the 'boss' revealed that the fighter debuts with the company in UFC 300, against Holly holm.

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