With two-time women’s Professional Fighters League champion Kayla Harrison, who had been one of the most sought-after free agents in MMA, agreeing to a new multiyear contract with the promotion, PFL CEO Peter Murray says the organization is now turning its attention to recruiting additional new talent.
“This is all about her next chapter and legacy, in addition to the PFL’s, so we’re very excited that Kayla has re-signed with us,” Murray told The Underground. “She certainly had—and rightfully so—a number of options, and we all brought it together. Free agency is one of those things that, at the end of the day, I think at times is good for an athlete to check their options, check their value in the marketplace, and conversely, we’re also having those conversations with other athletes who are looking to leave other organizations.”
Launched in 2018, the PFL differs from other major MMA promotions in that it utilizes a league structure, with athletes earning points in a regular season before taking part in playoffs in hopes of claiming an annual league championship, as well as the $1 million prize that accompanies the win.
