Kayla Harrison will remain in the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist, signed a new multi-year contract with the promotion, the PFL announced on Tuesday. She had been a free agent after winning the 2021 title.
Along with competing in the upcoming 2022 regular season, which begins April 20, Harrison will be part of the pay-per-view super fight division.
“It is a privilege to announce the PFL has signed the most dominant MMA fighter in the world, Kayla Harrison, to a new multi-year agreement,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “I am also excited to announce the PFL is launching a new Pay-Per-View Super Fight Division where star MMA fighters will compete on a global stage against the best fighters in the sport.
“Two-time PFL Champion, Kayla Harrison, will be fighting in the PFL’s 2022 Season starting this April on ESPN networks and will also continue to build her legacy as a main event in the PFL’s PPV Super Fight Division.”
The first opponent for Harrison in the upcoming PFL regular season will be announced short.”
