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Kayla Harrison Returns At PFL 15

Kayla Harrison returns under the PFL banner as she is slated to fight in the co-main event of the upcoming PFL 15 event. She will take on Morgan Frier (4-2) in a lightweight bout. Also on tap for this event is Magomed Magomedkerimov (24-5) vs. Chris Curtis (21-5) in the welterweight main event. A lightweight […]

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Kayla Harrison returns under the PFL banner as she is slated to fight in the co-main event of the upcoming PFL 15 event.

She will take on Morgan Frier (4-2) in a lightweight bout. Also on tap for this event is Magomed Magomedkerimov (24-5) vs. Chris Curtis (21-5) in the welterweight main event.

A lightweight bout between Sarah Kaufman (21-4, 1 NC) and Roberta Samad (5-1) as well as a welterweight bout between Ray Cooper III (18-6) and John Howard (27-15-1) have been added to the card.

ESPN was first to report the news. The takes place on July 11 at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J and will air live on ESPN+ and ESPN2. The 2019 PFL postseason playoff qualification and seeding will be set following the July 11 show.

Harrison remained undefeated as a pro-MMA fighter when she picked up a win Larissa Pacheco at PFL 12 by decision. She is the only two-time Olympic gold medalist in the history of U.S. judo. On the flip side, Frier is coming off a first-round submission loss to Kaufman.

Magomedkerimov is the current PFL 2018 champion after winning last season’s tournament and million dollar prize. In the opener of this year’s regular season, he scored a first-round guillotine choke submission of Howard at PFL 12.

Meanwhile, Curtis beat Andre Fialho by third-round TKO at PFL 12. This veteran returned after taking a break with a win on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series last year where he didn’t get a UFC contract.

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PFL 2019 Week 1 Results: Kayla Harrison Cruises To Another Win

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will kick off their second season tonight (Thurs. May 9, 2019). With a fresh start, 68 fighters compete for their chance at a million dollar payday. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York will serve as the backdrop for the 2019 kickoff. The night will feature the […]

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will kick off their second season tonight (Thurs. May 9, 2019). With a fresh start, 68 fighters compete for their chance at a million dollar payday.

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York will serve as the backdrop for the 2019 kickoff. The night will feature the brand new women’s lightweight division with budding star Kayla Harrison and the men’s welterweights.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from PFL’s 2019 season as they happen.

ESPN+ Prelims – 6:30pm (est)

Roberta Samad vs. Moriel Charneski

  • Roberta Samad defeats Moriel Charneski via unanimous decision (30-27×3) – Samad earns three points

Andre Fialho vs. Chris Curtis

  • Chris Curtis defeats Andre Fialho via TKO (ground & pound) at 4:17 of round three – Curtis earns four points

Gamzat Khiramagomedov vs. Glaico França

  • Glaico França defeats Gamzat Khiramagomedov via submission (RNC) at 4:06 of round one – França earns six points

Genah Fabian vs. Bobbi-Jo Dalziel

  • Bobbi-Jo Dalziel defeats Genah Fabian via unanimous decision (30-27, 28-27, 28-27) – Dalziel earns three points

Handesson Ferreira vs. Bojan Velickovic

  • Handesson Ferreira defeats Bojan Velickovic via unanimous decision (30-27×3) Ferreira earns three points

ESPN2 Main Card – 9:00pm (est)

Sadibou Sy vs. David Michaud

  • Sadibou Sy defeats David Michaud via KO (liver kick) at 17 seconds of round one – Sy earns six points

Sarah Kaufman vs. Morgan Frier

  • Sarah Kaufman defeats Morgan Frier via submission (arm triangle) at 2:22 of round one – Kaufman earns six points

Ray Cooper III vs. Zane Kamaka

  • Ray Cooper III defeats Zane Kamaka via submission (RNC) at 4:26 of round two – Cooper earns five points

Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. John Howard

  • Magomed Magomedkerimov defeats John Howard via submission (guillotine) at 4:55 of round one – Magomedkerimov earns six points

Kayla Harrison vs. Larissa Pacheco

  • Kayla Harrison defeats Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25) – Harrison earns three points

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Kayla Harrison Was ‘Really Against’ MMA But Finding a Home in PFL Has Changed Everything

When Kayla Harrison won her second Olympic gold medal in judo, she was almost immediately asked about a future in mixed martial arts. At the time, Ronda Rousey was one of the biggest stars in all of combat sports and she was a bronze medalist in judo b…

When Kayla Harrison won her second Olympic gold medal in judo, she was almost immediately asked about a future in mixed martial arts. At the time, Ronda Rousey was one of the biggest stars in all of combat sports and she was a bronze medalist in judo before mauling her competition in both Strikeforce and […]

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Kayla Harrison Receives New Opponent Days before PFL Season 2 Begins

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison will face a new opponent as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) prepares to kick off season 2 this Thursday night on ESPN. Harrison was originally scheduled to meet Svetlana Khautova in the main event fo…

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison will face a new opponent as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) prepares to kick off season 2 this Thursday night on ESPN. Harrison was originally scheduled to meet Svetlana Khautova in the main event for the PFL’s season 2 debut as the promotion kicked off a new 155-pound women’s […]

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PFL Announces Women’s Lightweight Roster

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced its lightweight roster for the 2019 season. The promotion revealed their female 155-pound fighters on International Women’s Day. While Kayla Harrison has made it clear that she plans to spearhe…

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced its lightweight roster for the 2019 season. The promotion revealed their female 155-pound fighters on International Women’s Day. While Kayla Harrison has made it clear that she plans to spearhead the division, competition simply wasn’t there right away. PFL promised that the female weight class would be part […]

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Kayla Harrison Won’t Dismiss Cris Cyborg Fight Following UFC 232

Kayla Harrison is still intrigued by a potential match-up with Cris Cyborg. Harrison is coming off a first-round TKO victory over Moriel Charneski. Harrison will look to lead the women’s lightweight division in the Professional Fighters League. D…

Kayla Harrison is still intrigued by a potential match-up with Cris Cyborg. Harrison is coming off a first-round TKO victory over Moriel Charneski. Harrison will look to lead the women’s lightweight division in the Professional Fighters League. Despite being under the PFL banner, Harrison has expressed interest in a bout with Cyborg. Harrison’s teammate Amanda […]

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