Harrison won gold in Judo in two separate Olympic games; both 2012 and 2016. Courtesy of @KaylaH in round 4. Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic medalist in judo who's described herself as a "female Khabib Nurmagomedov," is $1 million richer after winning the PFL lightweight tournament late on New Year's Eve. I would beat Khabib.” she said. Her suffocating style of ground attack has been compared to that of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and if there are differences in their output their style of attack, the results are equally effective. It means Dominance — which lists Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, and Kayla Harrison as clients — spreads its power base beyond America, Sityodtong told Insider. Most likely it’s you who needs the psychiatrist, ‘Utterly surreal’: Thousands trapped on Australian beach by massive fire, turning skies RED & raining embers (PHOTOS, VIDEO). This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 5/7/2019. The Olympic gold medalist judoka is a perfect 5-0 in MMA and has gone public in calling for a fight against Cris Cyborg.Now, she is on record comparing herself to arguably the best fighter in the sport, Khabib … However, speaking to TMZ, she believes that if she had the body of a man, she would be the best 155lb fighter in the world. “I mean I think I would beat him in a judo match. Writer and interviewer for MMA, powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, and CrossFit. I mean I think I would beat him in a Judo match. After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs. Share All sharing options for: Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison is ‘100%’ sure she’d beat Khabib in Judo match I know I couldn’t. Required fields are marked *. 100%. Well, that just makes for another similarity between her and Harrison. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Founded in 2009, MiddleEasy.com provides UFC News daily MMA News, Fight Results, Street Fights, MM Rumors, Interviews, Analysis and complete coverage of the MMA sports. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. Full time fight fan, part time participant. However, she is calling for competition outside of her organization. She was so confident in her abilities that she went on record to say that she believed under the right circumstances that she could hang with the men in a fight (the then UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez to be specific). For a moment, the cash prize and title belt seemed secondary to the man who awarded them to her - Mike Tyson - but make no mistake, Kayla Harrison has announced herself as a world class mixed martial artist. MiddleEasy: 3601 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205. ... Kayla Harrison. I would beat Khabib.”. Kayla Harrison official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Welterweight fighter from United States. The final round of the decade is coming up on ESPN2. The undefeated 3-0 American Top Team product is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and her dominance has so far carried over to the MMA world with great effect. Kayla Harrison likes her chances against Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Judo match, the PFL’s million dollar eight-woman lightweight tournament. Drake Riggs - May 7, 2019. You think I’m going to beat Khabib?”. Kayla Harrison is the face of the PFL, but depth issues at women's lightweight threaten to stifle her growth as one of the rising stars in MMA. Kayla Harrison likes her chances against Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Judo match. Opinions are strictly my own. By. It will also be Harrison’s first bout of 2019, since beating Moriel Charneski on New Year’s Eve. Khabib Nurmagomedov Gets Touching Tribute For His Father Ahead Of UFC 254, With Animated Video From BT Sport, Umar Nurmagomedov Ruled Out Of UFC 254 Following Staph Infection, Khabib Still Competing, Chael Sonnen Reveals Says Khabib Called Him To Make Michael Chandler Fight Islam Makhachev, Robert Whittaker Questions How Justin Gaethje Beats Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘You Can’t Catch Him’, Javier Mendez Says Khabib vs GSP Would ‘Be A Great Way To Start A 165lb Division’, Khabib Nurmagomedov: I Wouldn’t Coach TUF With Conor McGregor Even If They Gave Me $5 Billion Or The UFC, Colby Covington Responds To LeBron James, Says He Couldn’t ‘Last 10 Seconds With Me’, Joe Rogan Buys $14.4 Million Mansion In Austin, Texas (PHOTOS), Paulo Costa Lists Pre-Fight Injury As Excuse for Loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 253, How to Beat Pre-Fight Jitters like the Champs, 6 Reasons Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Martial Arts, 7 Ways Martial Arts Can Improve Your Mental Health, Muay Thai Training: Comparing Golden Era Training to Modern American Muay Thai, The 9 Best Heavy Bag Wall Mount and Chains in 2020, The 10 Best Boxing Groin Protectors and Jockstraps in 2020.