Former Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd previews her upcoming matchup with two-time PFL women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison. The two meet the 2023 PFL World Championship, which streams live on ESPN+ pay-per-view on Friday, November 24.
Budd was originally slated to face Harrison in 2022 but was forced to withdraw from the contest. The longtime MMA veteran outlines why it was important for her to rebook the matchup, even if it’s a showcase fight and not with $1 million on the line.
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0:00 – Introduction
0:37 – Rebooking the fight with Kayla Harrison
3:50 – Adjusting to life in the PFL
5:37 – Making future fighting plans at 40
6:40 – Expectations for Harrison after dropping to 145 pounds
9:37 – Training at Fight Ready MMA