<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1INwmr_0qwskJc400" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1INwmr_0qwskJc400" width="1200" height="675" > The PFL has issued its first public remarks since the news broke of Kayla Harrison's UFC signing this week. Harrison <a href="https://www.mmanews.com/news/ufc-signs-kayla-harrison-debut-against-former-champ" rel="nofollow"> signed with the UFC </a> , as UFC President Dana White announced on Tuesday, and will make her promotional debut at UFC 300. She'll face former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm in her first-ever appearance at 135lbs. Harrison has spent the majority of her professional career in the PFL, including her long undefeated run to begin her tenure in the cage. Now, she'll get a chance to face some of the top women's bantamweights in the world with the UFC. Harrison's UFC signing axes any hopes of a super fight with Cris Cyborg coming to fruition. The PFL says Harrison is directly responsible for the matchup not getting booked. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><a href="https://www.mmanews.com/news/pfl-vs-bellator-press-conference-highlights-faceoffs" rel="nofollow"> Related: PFL vs. Bellator Press Conference Highlights &amp; Faceoffs: Featuring Bader, Pitbull, Eblen, Romero, Shields, &amp; More </a><h2> PFL: Kayla Harrison 'Chose Not To Make' Cris Cyborg Super Fight </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0t35Wn_0qwskJc400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0t35Wn_0qwskJc400" width="1200" height="675" ><figcaption>PFL and Bellator </figcaption></figure> At the PFL vs. Bellator press conference, PFL CEO Peter Murray issued the league's first public comments on Harrison's departure. <blockquote> “We’re disappointed that fight between Cyborg and Kayla did not happen,” Murray said. “Kayla chose not to make it happen and move on to her next chapter. We had the fight that matters. The fight that matters most. Candidly, the biggest fight in women’s sports, in MMA. Ultimately, Kayla made a decision to move on. We wanted to make that fight, but once again, we’re going to continue building what we’re building. We have a great PFLW roster, and in respect to contract details, it’s all good. We’re supportive of Kayla.” </blockquote><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><blockquote> “Listen, we wish Kayla well. She’s a two-time champion with us, women’s 155, and she’s moving on to UFC. She’s going to be on a historic card, which I believe is a testament to the level and quality of talent in the PFL. We wish her well." </blockquote> Harrison made her PFL debut against Brittney Elkin in 2018, defeating her by first-round armbar. She went on to win her first 15 professional fights, including two league championships. After a yearlong hiatus, Harrison returned at the 2023 PFL Championship against UFC vet Aspen Ladd, earning a unanimous decision win. She bounced back after her first career defeat at the 2022 PFL Championship to Larissa Pacheco. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Harrison's move likely opens the door for Cyborg to face the reigning PFL Women's Featherweight Champion Pacheco later this year. Cyborg has hinted that her PFL debut will be her last professional fight. As Harrison looks ahead to her UFC debut, the PFL is moving forward and is focused on the upcoming PFL vs. Bellator super card next month. <ul><li> Read Also: <a href="https://www.mmanews.com/news/cris-cyborg-anticipated-pfl-debut-mma-retirement" rel="nofollow"> Cris Cyborg Says Anticipated PFL Debut Will Be Her MMA Retirement Fight </a></li></ul></div></body>

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The PFL has issued its first public remarks since the news broke of Kayla Harrison's UFC signing this week. Harrison signed with the UFC, as UFC President Dana White announced on Tuesday, and will make her promotional debut at UFC 300. She'll face former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm in her ...