As Expected, Kayla Harrison Decimates Kaitlin Young, Critics Abound
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July 3, 2022,
This is what we thought before the fight, Kayla Harrison Vs Kaitlin Young.
PRE-FIGHT MUSINGS
The wind just faded from our sails.
Probably myriads of other fans too. Most likely few of them own a yacht.
Doesn’t matter. When they heard the news that Julia Budd will not be fighting Kayla Harrison in their July 1, 2022 main event, we could hear air filled balloons deflating everywhere.
Who will take her place?
Kaitlin Young, that’s who.
You’ve heard of her right?
Young, old or middle aged, don’t know who the heck she is.
Respectfully speaking.
Question for you? Do you think a 12-12-1 record matches up well against a 13-0 record?
Will this match last longer than you can say “Kaitlin Young submitted”? What do you think?
We were really looking forward to Kayla Harrison fighting Julia Budd. Got a little excited about it. Good thing we didn’t get too excited about it. The air swishing out of our tires would give us four flats.
Okay, maybe we’re wrong.
Kaitlin sails in on a two match losing streak.
Wait a minute. Aren’t you supposed to be on a winning streak sailing into a main event?
Who is Kaitlin Young, really? No, really. Seriously. No, really.
Kaitlin Young, 36, is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division.
A professional mixed martial artist since 2007, Ms. Young has also competed for EliteXC, Invicta Fighting Championships, and Professional Fighters League.
Kaitlin began training in martial arts at age 14, where she explored her interest in taekwondo and earned a black belt.
After attending a taekwondo national conference, Kaitlin discovered Thai boxing. She signed up for classes at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy after attending a Thai boxing event.
Graduating at the top of her class from Centennial High School in 2004, Young subsequently enrolled in the University of Minnesota, with a major in kinesiology.
That’s a good start. She has a wide variety of MMA fighting experience with various organizations.
That is a major plus.
It is the record that scares us. It’s all about the PFL details.
On February 25, 2021, news surfaced that Young had signed with Professional Fighters League and is expected to compete in the women’s lightweight tournament of season 2021.
Kaitlin made her debut against Cindy Dandois at PFL 3 on May 6, 2021. She won the bout via unanimous decision.
She then faced Mariana Morais on June 25, 2021 at PFL 6. She lost the close bout via split decision.
Drum roll please.
Kaitlin faced Julia Budd on October 27, 2021 at PFL 10. She lost the bout in decisive fashion via unanimous decision.
We love supporting the PFL. They have raised a ring full of money for their cause.
This however is a disappointment. We wish Kaitlin the best but to describe a bout between a 13-0 fighter vs one who is 12-12-1 is typically a regular season event.
So what eventually happened?
As reported by ESPN after the fight, “Kayla Harrison‘s quest for a third PFL championship is very much alive following a first-round finish over Kaitlin Young on Friday night in the main event at PFL 6 in Atlanta. Harrison (14-0) won the 155-pound bout via TKO at 2:35 of the opening round, solidifying the No. 2 seed in the PFL playoffs.”
That says it all. Almost.
The team at sherdog.com adds, “The final fight of the evening saw Harrison (14-0) run through opponent Kaitlin Young, although the stoppage was more than questionable. Harrison quickly took Young (12-13-1) to the ground and was in full control as she rained down punches against the cage.”
Maybe Kayla’s rampage was a little pent up frustration at naysayers continually expressing how Kayla is not fighting the big time female MMA fighters.
After this fight, they’ll keep saying it.
The PFL continues to make news. Now, overseas.
PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE NATION TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
News provided by
Professional Fighters League (PFL)
May 24, 2022, 08:00 ET
TWO MAJOR 2022 PFL PLAYOFF EVENTS TO BE HOSTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THIS AUGUST
Back-To-Back MMA Events to be held in
Cardiff on Saturday, August 13 and London Saturday, August 20
Ticket Pre-Sale Monday, July 4
Tickets Available Wednesday, July 6
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Professional Fighters League, the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced two major back-to-back 2022 Playoffs will be hosted in Cardiff and London this summer in partnership with Live Nation, the world’s largest music and entertainment promoter. MMA fans in the United Kingdom for the first time ever will experience the greatest fighters on the planet compete in the PFL’s win-and-advance season format.
The 2022 PFL Playoffs will kick off in New York City on Friday, August 5 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, before the league heads over the Atlantic to Cardiff on Saturday, August 13 at Motorpoint Arena, with the final playoff event taking place at London’s Copperbox Arena on Saturday, August 20.
“We’re thrilled to announce our international partnership with Live Nation as the world’s top music and entertainment promoter makes its move into the world’s fastest growing sport,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “MMA fans in the United Kingdom will experience PFL’s star fighters battle it out for a shot at the PFL World Championship and the $6 million dollar prize money.”
“We’re delighted to partner with the Professional Fighters League to deliver their first U.K. events this Summer,” said Sean Ryman, Vice President Sport & Family Entertainment, Live Nation U.K. “The PFL is a global brand in combat sports with an elite roster of athletes, the U.K. is excited and ready for this and it’s long overdue.”
The pathway to the 2022 PFL World Championships and $1 million purse that comes with it will begin with a field of 24 fighters across six divisions. Each of the three Playoff events will feature the top-four fighters across two weight divisions battling to earn a spot in the final – the biggest night in MMA – with no other sports league able to match the thrilling action in this win-and-advance, lose-and-go-home format.
The second half of the 2022 PFL Regular Season begins Friday, June 17 from OTE Arena at Atlantic Station in Atlanta, with additional events on June 24 and July 1.
PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide by all key metrics, including distribution reach, broadcast and streaming audience per event, and fighter roster quality. The PFL talent roster is world-class, with 25% of the fighters independently ranked in the top-25 of their respective weight class, including 2x PFL Champions Kayla Harrison and Ray Cooper III, former Bellator Champions Rory MacDonald and Julia Budd, and former UFC Champion Anthony Pettis.
About Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league. PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship.
PFL is primetime in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and broadcast and streamed worldwide to 160 countries with over 25 media distribution partners including Channel 4, DirecTV, RMC Sport, Eurosport, Sky Sports. The PFL roster is world-class, with 25% of PFL fighters independently ranked in the top 25 in the world. The PFL proprietary SmartCage data and analytics platform powers real-time betting and provides next-gen viewing experience.
PFL has over two-dozen blue-chip brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, IBM, GEICO, DraftKings, Bose, Socios.com, Air Force Reserve, and US Marine Corps. PFL has raised $200 million of capital to date from major investors, including Ares, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Swan Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and several NBA, MLB, and NHL team owners.
MMA is the growth sport of this decade, with 600 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demo of any sport, and true global revenue streams.
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About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com
SOURCE Professional Fighters League (PFL)
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