Kayla announces first fight in MMA. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram @judokayla
The North American Kayla harrison want to follow in the footsteps of Ronda Rousey. After winning the gold medal in judo at the Rio Olympics in 2016, she hung up her kimono and began her transition to MMA. After two years of just training, she will make her debut in the new modality. The black belt debuts in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in June.
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In an interview with the 'MMA Hour' program, Harrison preferred not to reveal who her opponent will be in her debut, as two fighters refused to face her. Furthermore, the blonde revealed what the transition process to the new modality was like.
“I've been waiting a long time to fight. The first obstacle was myself. I wanted to feel nervous, go in there and see how it felt to be punched in the face. After I discovered that I liked it, we started waiting for the Professional Fighters League to establish itself, which it just happened. As their first card is formed and takes place on June 7th in New York, I will perform on the second, June 21st, in Chicago,” said Harrison.
In the footsteps of Ronda Rousey
Kayla follows in the footsteps of her former training partner Ronda Rousey, who began competing in MMA after winning bronze at the Olympics in Beijing, China. Years later, Ronda entered the UFC, remained champion and became one of MMA's biggest stars.
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