Kayla Harrison Admits She Was ‘Scared’ About UFC Decision | The MMA Hour

Kayla Harrison discusses her UFC 300 fight against Holly Holm, her current weight, what she wanted this past fall after her final PFL fight, 145 or 135, her thoughts of joining the UFC, her goal to become UFC champion, her recent UFC 300 Q&A appearance, the last time she weighed 136 pounds, if she has been promised a title shot with a win, Cris Cyborg’s recent comments, how things ended with PFL, Dustin Poirier’s comments, and more.
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[@funkspinna]

Kayla to Ariel: "You are such a drama queen!" LOL. She ain't lying.

[@xwhite2020]

That's the content and the people flock to that content. Following sport for most people is about the stories and the drama makes the juiciest stories.

[@dr.loomis4221]

I can appreciate a 33 year old woman showing up for an interview with no makeup

[@gamebredo8880]

Tbh she looks like Brock daughter

[@HughBlackstone-tm6bw]

No amount of make up could help her

[@e13kid]

She looks great.

[@SpreadAU]

She’s a badass, don’t need makeup

[@oliviasukamto947]

@@HughBlackstone-tm6bwlol meanie

[@user-gx6cl9ue9i]

Kayla, despite the fact that the question was asked in Russian, these people have nothing to do with Russia. Everyone in Russia is ashamed of this man. This behavior is unacceptable towards women.

[@SpyroTek]

Most people in Russia don't know him.

[@dominiceliakim4617]

Most people aren't Russian...those people don't give a f**k

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

It's because at this time in life ... Russia bad . The propaganda sells tickets .

[@nyteowl8069]

the fact that Arman entertained the question.....

[@wesangers7091]

She comes off as such a cool woman. Good luck @ 300. I think Holly is in trouble.

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

I think you're right . Kayla's probably going to be the toughest chick she's ever faced, and at her age it's not going to be pretty ... I could be wrong, because she still has her bad ass head kick so ... We'll see . :)

[@dagoof8719]

@@user-kh2yl6nn3lbro Holly has literally fought Amanda Nunes, Germaine, Shevchenko, Aldana, and Pennington Kayla is definitely not the toughest Girl she’s faced

[@matthew.d.neffii]

​@@dagoof8719really? She looked helpless

[@RumblePackJack]

“Is that Chris Jericho”??

[@Casteeyo...]

Yes ☝️

[@restricttheopennotes]

First undisputed champion!

[@Bmorefan]

Are you quoting yourself

[@natemarx4999]

ONE FC: We solved weight cutting! UFC: We’re going to kill Kayla Harrison.

[@MT-yx5cu]

What does this mean?

[@gdionwood]

Actually I truly wish she had moved to One FC. I don't have a smidge of respect for "Douche Dana" & Co.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

I didn’t know she was so sweet and down to earth til this interview

[@periechontology]

Yeah, like Colby Covington the other personality is an act that people convinced her that she had to put on to be popular. In her earliest interviews she was always like this. And she knew Ariel before so she wouldn't be comfortable putting on that act with him.

[@vladimir8828]

I am really sorry Kayla. As an Arman's fan I can say that he did not meant what he said, it is clear from the way he said it and he was hesistating to asnwer.. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Good luck on 300!

[@Sneaky_Lemur]

It’s a compliment. She’ll get over it

[@Chino56751]

Got triggered over nothing. He didn't go for what was suggested. Chill out, drama queen

[@CHRIS_CREATIONS]

Really Great INterview & Respectful by Ariel

[@MainCardMinute]

If she can runs through Holly they need to get Amanda to come back

[@scumbag6175]

she????

[@marcushess6454]

Love her energy. Stoked to finally see her in the UFC

[@erickbolden2584]

Man I hope she can have success in the UFC. What a great ambassador for women in MMA. Worry about that weight cut draining her though.

[@TheJovenClan]

She's 🔥🔥

[@julianjaeckle]

Always rooting for the judokas and she seems like a genuinely cool person

[@mcgarry2588]

I have been waiting for her to join the UFC ever since I saw her do a judo flip on some one into an armbar at the olympics. Good luck!

[@dannyszydlowski]

WOW Dana White had Kayla do a test cut way back when she was 18, guy really does have his finger on the pulse of this sport.

[@neila1266]

I was just thinking did she meant 2018, 18 years old, 18th of last month!???

[@DemocratsReadMyBio]

2018

[@watchbum7380]

Poirier def a role model.

[@freshmenasper591]

First interview I’ve watched from her besides the UFC 300 presser, why do people hate on her? Seems extremely likeable

[@ayo30s]

This is an excellent interaction, good luck Kayla, 👊🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@ZenithAngel]

Kayla vs Holly should have been at 145

[@cheezbiskit8386]

I think Ive watch Kayla on your show 3 or 4 times by now. She really opens up and comes across as authentic, her interviews are always deep and meaningful. Always a pleasure to listen.

[@lukeluna3732]

This girls going to love her elbows come 300 👀 👀 👀. Now she is way more dangerous and submissions/finishes will be much easier.

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

So much respect for Kayla after this interview. I'll be rooting for her.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Kayla is going to become the next champ and it's going to be easy as well. The negativity towards her from people is just lame.

[@DemocratsReadMyBio]

Shes got about 2 years at most , in her prime, she better do it fast. Im very doubtful she can even beat a Raquel pennington

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@DemocratsReadMyBio The division is at it's absolute worst and Raquel isn't even a champion caliber fighter, but good for her staying too long and winning once the division became garbage. Therefore, I expect Kayla to run through the division.

[@periechontology]

I'd be more concerned about Holly than Raquel.

[@mpaulo6222]

I’m now a fan, she’s got good energy and just cool person. Can’t wait for fight day. Rooting for her.

[@OHB666]

When’s holly next on, Don’t see much interviews from her these days. love holm 😁

[@ezio666]

I’m excited to see her debut. Anyone trying with the Kayla looks like comments should at least have their face in their profile image. Easy to talk about looks while hiding. Put some respect on her name. She’s achieved a lot and comes off as a great human more importantly. People are so shallow sometimes…shameless hiding the shadows like the little trolls that they are. At least she has real confidence unlike the clowns 🤡 that think their comics on a MMA channel.

[@aaronbenhaggai973]

Shouldnt be that hard for her to get down to 136 and if she is gonna continue to fight at 135 then she should walk around at 150 155 that way weight cut will be easier

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

I can't wait to see You fight 🤍

[@d12dan20]

Tunes in for fighter interview, show host makes the first minute completely about him....MMA Hour is consistent I'll give them that 😂

[@SpreadAU]

Says she’s 150 & fighting at 135? What’s the big deal

[@dynamic283]

This fight at 300 is the most excited I’ve been for a women’s fight in a long time. I’m praying Kayla comes out on top and gets a title fight because the bantamweight division really needs it.

[@AlexP-dz7ew]

If she can make the weight and win against Holly, she will steamroll that division for a while

[@dynamic283]

@@AlexP-dz7ew I honestly think she can, she says she’s around 150 now and I guarantee Aljo was heavier for his 135lb fights a month out and he’s carrying much more muscle

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Don't miss on the scale and think the opponent must take the fight. Simple, be a professional and make the weight.

[@jonkalv7808]

She has never missed weight

[@windytv7511]

The Preachers Daughter Vs Jack Reachers Daughter

[@GSMnocap]

Am i alone when i say Kayla Harrison is gorgeous?

[@kingRagnar616]

What did they ask armen?

[@shawntyler863]

She's so pretty. Hope she wins. Hollar at me Kayla

[@archiesutton1291]

You are a courageous woman to make this move to the UFC

[@IamnotJokic]

She seems down to earth and a genuine person. Sucks that she’s such an easy target for how she looks 😂 Chris Jericho and AJ Hawk 😂

[@pirateblacklungpiratecowbo4028]

155 n 165 female divisions

[@RobBattler]

Is tht Chris Jericho 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rolandreedii5939]

Kayla has WIFEY tier personality traits.

[@bredin9199]

absolutely agree

[@charleskorpics4240]

She’s going to smother holly

[@Jizzlepapi_OVO]

I honestly don’t think she will make the weight and I am a huge Kayla fan

[@richardberry7871]

Kayla no can box 🥊🌝

[@Aslan1985c]

Arman just unexpected that question and was confused Kayla! Don’t get it too serious! Sh*ts happen it is what it is!

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

22:32 wow Ariel actually gave a compliment to the ufc ? Now you know he’s being fake 😂

[@daviddevdariani928]

yeah but Arman answered it and said " twice " , as bad as asking the question

[@loumontesano595]

Anyone notice that Ariel stole Bernie Sander’s finger pointing swagger!?

[@sayso13]

Many fighters have repeatedly told Ariel that it’s disrespectful to ask about their weight leading up to fight but he continues to do it. He tries to play dumb about it but it comes to show his attitude, and disregard.

[@MT-yx5cu]

Why is that disrespectful? Its a major part of the sport

[@droopyd203]

Soooo what was the question the russian media asked?

[@JasRaymond1]

Why did she make the move and why fight at 135. I thought she was doing great in the PFL winning and money wise also.

[@jusrelaxin5245]

Say what y’all want. She looks slim compared to previous years and that’s scary for the Bantomweights. She’s 150 at this time for the interview. Just gotta cut 14 lbs? Just don’t let holm land clean and she should finish her

[@theviolentone]

Did Ali banned his clients from interview by snake

[@sirbrad4]

Dana is praying that Kayla will be his new Ronda Rousey lol.

[@dreddmann9292]

no hes not he's giving Kayla a shot to see if she can kick ass. He wouldn't put her on if he didn't think she can kick ass.

[@user-qh8md1cu9g]

She reminds me of that one lady from 50 first dates 😂 but she a judo gold 🥇

[@AntoineFabri]

I've bet on Holly Holm because I though the odds were unfair given all the unknowns, but I'm feeling a bit bad about it because Holm is so boring nowadays that I'd really prefer her to walk away from the UFC and leave room for more entertaining prospects.

[@JasonVictorEverett]

Good attitude. I like her.

[@kennyyuen1600]

Harrison was bigger than Lawler. They sat next to each other. Holmes is gonna get folded

[@jkkaboyi5613]

"I'm gonna make it the case" that's the attitude!! So don't let these lil weakass flies' noise disturb your peace!! #letsgo

[@kenopsia6748]

0:04 knees weak, arms are heavy

[@jm12green31]

But what about Mom's spaghetti

[@MrStoitchkov8]

How is it Kayla speaks with Ariel, I mean she being Ali fighter? 🤷🏽

[@TheChatteh]

How many sticks Arman ?

[@adams6438]

Lol ariel hinting that he may have a press pass for UFC 300… Dana White about to blow a gasket..

[@a9029k]

More likely attending as a spectator lol

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

Harrison is one of the best liars in MMA. God bless her.

[@FightSportTalk]

She straight up ducked Cyborg and Pacheco, after claiming for years she would beat up both as well as beat men. What a joke.

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

@@FightSportTalk Not to mention, she only decided to come to the UFC after Nunes retired. She doesn't shut up about Cyborg and Nunes, but manages to always avoid them, and always gets vague when asked about it

[@FightSportTalk]

@@SmithCommaBenjamin spot on brother. I got to do a video on this. The women's 135 division is absolute garbage and for once the better fighters are not in the UFC. As soon as that happens she runs away, when the toughest fights are in the company she is signed to. Even the PFL CEO says she ducked them. She is just another Ronda Rousey, ironic because they were close friends and teammates.

[@jblechan]

@@FightSportTalk cyroids did all the ducking. why did she fight some no name boxer when Kayla called her out last november? nobody has to wait around forever for the roid junkie to grow a set (which she probably actually has)

[@jblechan]

@@SmithCommaBenjamin she and nunes are friends. why would she want to fight her?

[@jjsavior]

How in the world they convinced her to fight at 135?UfC is so suss.

[@Gurusson-qr5np]

Arman is probably the best looking fighter on the roster she should be flattered

[@venice2823]

Best looking? Umm no lol....just no

[@a9029k]

Ewww no. He's definitely the most obnoxious ever since the Bobby Green incident and now Kayla's experience just reinforces that for me

[@Krisso889]

@@a9029kYou’re only howling because Bobby was badly knocked out

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

I've been a Kayla "fan" I guess that's what you call it, for a few years now, but really am now . She's a bad ass sweet heart . :) She's probably going to make a good cut and the 150lb. power is going to show up big time and the speed will come up, so I don't see anything but Holly being fed to the lions . Holly's been pretty much a gate keeper for a bit, but this just seems too big a jump at her level, age or whatever you want to call it . I think this is going to retire her . Bummer, because I really like Holly .

[@kenopsia6748]

She looks exactly like Woody Harrelson in the movie Anger Management, with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. Look it up

[@GSMnocap]

"dancing, dancing"

[@lsthree6996]

Does she pass Chael's eye test?

[@KevinRodriguez-sx9is]

I would too arman

[@187TURBO]

starla from napolean dynamite

[@XProjectBluebeamX]

Forget about it

[@ThomasVincent38]

She does look a little like Willy Nelson in this video. lol

[@mmaart1309]

“Im gonna fight cris cyborg after ufc300 in a parking lot” 💀🤦🏻‍♂️ who believes this bs

[@franciscomendoza7348]

It’s sucks but I fell like she won’t love her full life it’s crazy

[@johnkeros9109]

Ariel's priority seems to be bonding with the guests. I'd stopped watching him for a while, & will now resume stopping.

[@jasonnames]

UFC PPV's are just way too expensive...Im sure more people would buy them if they were not so expensive. If you have 10 who buy a $80 PPV...you would probably have 30 who would buy a $50 PPV. I just don't see how they justify an event that you can watch at home for almost $100. People will find a way to watch it...and if you just made it easier to afford...people would rather pay a little to watch rather than stream it illegally and have to deal with the stream cutting out or freezing every 10 mins.

[@donaldsimmons253]

I’m not sure there is an old saying perception is reality, and her leaving PFL looks like she running not from cyborg, but from the Brazilian fighter that beat her, however, Karla should not dog out cyborg, both ladies are bad asses. I don’t see anyone beating Karla in the UFC if Karla makes weight, she almost to solid at 150, also PFL has the bigger ladies where she did have to cut weight, annnnd !!! Aspen Ladd gave Karla a run for money. That’s my fear for Holly is she has no ground game that I can see. Last question why is everyone kissing Dana whites ass, he has to report to somebody above him, if my memory serves.

[@mmacourt]

.... her name is Kayla, not "Karla". And i have no idea what you are trying to say here.... fighters are not like normal people. They dont "run" from other fighters. KAYLA also beat Larissa (the Brazilian you are speaking of) first, then Larissa edged out a win in their second fight. And also to say that Holly has no ground game is silly she has won multiple fights but using her grappling. Obviously she probably doesnt have the same grappling skills of a 2 time judo olympic gold medalist but to say she has no ground game is kinda silly. This is a great match up

[@bizzzzzy2017]

Why would she be scared now? She already waited for nunes to retire.

[@dougjohnson8610]

Anavar

[@gabegordon2953]

She taps everyone at 135

[@Zamweenie]

Chris Jericho? Nah she looks like Jim Varney from the 1991 film "Ernest Scared Stupid" tell me I'm wrong, you wont.

[@dhsu04]

Is it the lighting, or she doesn't look exactly healthy from the weight cut?

[@behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953]

Stop the Steroid Accusations…

[@pirateblacklungpiratecowbo4028]

Just add the division they did it for cyborg

[@cgguzman84]

They don't even have a 45. Why would they add a 55?😂

[@shanewalsh354]

Why did ariel said Daniel cormier when kayla said that why I paid a lot a bucks to your friend

[@dannonya8783]

The Russian asked how many sticks he would throw at her brother.

[@katanaboots]

the casuals that think Kayla Harrison is scared of Cyborg is CRAZY. Cyborg has been manipulative for YEARS now. It’s so annoying.

[@gabegordon2953]

Strong face

[@Slicktaint]

Chama

[@rridafitness2340]

🌿👍🏽👍

[@TONY_87.]

Wow chris jericho is fighting on UFC 300! 💉 💪 😡 lmao….

[@chikaworldpeace3446]

Aye

[@unemployedtrader9676]

Kayla “ I Know Who You Are” Harrison!!! 👕

[@natemarx4999]

“Me and Arman hatched it out privately.” Privately, eh?

[@trapperkeeper4136]

People should have respect but without fans love or hate you are a no body. How many people care about women's Olympic wrestling? Really

[@Thewipah7]

Ofc she is back now that USADA is gone LOL

[@A1v5p9]

She was tested by USADA in PFL,no?

[@Danny-lr1yg]

Arman must have had beer goggles on, she looks like Brock Lesnar in a wig.. TF?

[@jedirun]

she was scared to fight Cyborg and ran away to the UFC SMH after talking a gang of junk for 2 years

[@trevorgoodman4895]

When are you allowed to ask a woman how much do you weigh today?