At 16, Kayla Harrison was relatively green in her judo career and moved in with Ronda Rousey as they both trained in Boston with famed coach Jimmy Pedro. Back then, Harrison’s main concern was surving on the mats with her older roommate, who used to “beat the crap out of” her. “But it made me into the strong fighter I am today, so I’m grateful for it,” Harrison told ThePostGame.com. Twelve years later, Harrison (2-0) is on the path to a title in the upstart PFL promotion, trying to win her first gold in MMA after collecting medals in judo at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Related Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison books third MMA fight for PFL 11 Kayla Harrison signs on for PFL women's lightweight tournament in 2019 In the PFL, Harrison has racked up two dominant wins in a short period while competing in the 155-pound women’s class, which was specifically formed with her in mind. She expects to hold her first title by next year.
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PFL’s Kayla Harrison talks about having ‘Ronda complex’ with old roommate Rousey – MMA Junkie