December 20, 2024

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison returns at PFL 6

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Kayla Harrison left the judo world to compete in MMA after winning two Olympic gold medals.
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Professional Fighters League has found an opponent for Kayla Harrison’s second MMA bout.

Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, meets lightweight Jozette Cotton in the main card portion of PFL 6 on Aug. 16, PFL officials confirmed to MMA Fighting following a report byESPN.

PFL 6 will take place at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City.

Harrison, a gold medalist at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, impressed in her highly-anticipated MMA debut in June, submitting Brittney Elkin with an armbar in the opening round.

Cotton enters the PFL cage on a two-fight winning streak, which boosted her professional record to 8-1.

Professional Fighters League has yet to announce which bout headlines the card.

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