“We’re disappointed,” PFL finally open up on Kayla Harrison jumping ship to Dana White’s UFC despite Cris Cyborg matchup

PFL CEO Peter Murray talks about top female contender Kayla Harrison leaving PFL to join UFC and fight Holly Holm at UFC 300.

“We’re disappointed,” PFL finally open up on Kayla Harrison jumping ship to Dana White’s UFC despite Cris Cyborg matchup

Dana White and Kayla Harrison (Via CBS Sports and UFC)

The UFC recently signed one of the top female contenders in the sport. Kayla Harrison has made her move to the UFC, and the PFL CEO had some things to say regarding this situation. Here is what happened:

PFL CEO Peter Murray expressed disappointment over Kayla Harrison’s decision to sign with the UFC. He stated that she ‘chose’ not to make the anticipated fight against Cris Cyborg under the PFL banner. In his statement, Murray said: 

Listen, we wish Kayla well. We’re disappointed that fight between Cyborg and Kayla did not happen. Kayla chose not to make it happen and move on to her next chapter.
Peter Murray via MMA Junkie
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Despite Murray’s regret, he held no ill will towards Harrison and wished her success in her next chapter with the UFC. Kayla Harrison is a professional mixed martial artist and Olympic and world champion judoka. Harrison is the only American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo. She made her professional MMA debut in June 2018. Many consider her to be one of MMA’s most elite competitors.

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Kayla Harrison will make her promotional debut by fighting Holly Holm at UFC 300. Harrison boasts a professional record of 16 wins and 1 loss. She is also a two-time PFL lightweight champion. It will be interesting to see how she fares in the UFC.

Fans react to Kayla Harrison’s move to the UFC

The news of Kayla Harrison‘s move to the UFC from PFL caught the attention of netizens on social media. Fans went to the comment section to share their opinion on PFL CEO Peter Murray’s statements. Here are some of the reactions from X:

Dana White announces Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison for UFC 300
Dana White announces Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison for UFC 300 (via IMAGO)

Many criticized Murray for mishandling fighters and blaming Harrison for deciding to move. Meanwhile, others praised the UFC and the potential of Harrison in the biggest promotion of the sport. Earlier this January, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Harrison had signed with the UFC and would make her debut at UFC 300.

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