Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist and former PFL lightweight champion, has opened up about the extreme challenges she faces with weight cutting as she prepares for her UFC title fight. Harrison’s combat sports journey began in judo, where she competed at 78 kg (172 lbs), and continued in the PFL at 155 lbs. With her move to the UFC, she now must make the bantamweight limit of 135 lbs, despite her natural weight being around 165 lbs.
Kayla Harrison Shares Struggles Making UFC Weight
Kayla Harrison described the process as grueling, stating, “When I competed in Judo I competed at 78 kg which is 172 lbs.