Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has made headlines by successfully weighing in at 135.5 pounds for a fight, a weight class that seemed unattainable for her in the past. In October 2016, after winning her second Olympic gold, Harrison expressed doubts about a future in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and struggled with depression. She even joked that she would need to 'cut both my legs off to make 135lbs.' Despite the skepticism and her previous remarks, Harrison has achieved the seemingly impossible task, sparking discussions and reactions among MMA enthusiasts.
“135.5 for Kayla Harrison!” https://t.co/xB9vC9JwLy
Kayla Harrison’s organs when she’s still got 30lbs to cut the day before the fight: https://t.co/SRZRjNfZSh
Kayla Harrison trying to make 135 like https://t.co/5Y3LLRvA1r
In Oct 2016, right after winning her 2nd Olympic gold, Kayla Harrison faced uncertainty about her future. Struggling with depression and skepticism about MMA, yet to be “punched in the face”, she famously remarked she'd need to "cut both my legs off to make 135lbs." I wonder how… https://t.co/jQfEIo4VTW
Kayla Harrison making 135: https://t.co/rbH9EsdMRk https://t.co/VYRGXgJLPP
Wow, out of left field. Kayla Harrison at 135 https://t.co/bw5iR7tt7n