Kayla Harrison vs. Julia Budd set to headline PFL 6 on July 1. in Atlanta, Georgia

A light-weight event matchup between the undefeated two-time event victor, Kayla Harrison, and up to date promotional newcomer, former Bellator MMA featherweight champion, Julia Budd is ready to take principal occasion honors at PFL 6 on July 1. from Atlanta, Georgia.

Undefeated in 13 skilled blended martial arts walks, Harrison turned in her first victory of this 12 months again in Might at PFL 3, defeating Marina Mokhnatkina with a unanimous resolution triumph.

As for Budd, the Canadian additionally featured on the Might card in Arlington, Texas – struggling her first PFL defeat within the type of a unanimous resolution blemish towards common-opponent, Genah Fabian over the course of three rounds. The PFL confirmed Harrison’s headlining return towards Budd on their official Twitter account this Wednesday night.

“OFFICIAL: #2022PFL6 Matchups are SET! Ladies’s Light-weight and Welterweights wrap up the ultimate occasion of the 2022 PFL Common Season!”

A two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo, Harrison has competed completely in 12 of her 13 skilled bouts beneath the banner of the PFl, that includes beneath the scrutiny of Invicta FC for a one-time outing in 2020.

A two-time PFL light-weight event victor, Harrison, who signed new phrases with the promotion earlier this 12 months as a part of a multi-fight contract, scooped final season’s event crown with a submission win towards Taylor Guardado.

For Budd, in her promotional bow, the British Columbia veteran defeated Kaitlin Younger previous to her Might loss towards the beforehand talked about, Fabian.

Throughout her run as Bellator featherweight titleholder, which started with an inaugural crown win towards Marloes Coenen in 2017, Budd defended the title on three separate events with wins towards Arlene Blencowe, Talita Nogueira, and Olga Rubin.

Over the course of her skilled profession – previous to her defeat towards Fabian, Budd had solely suffered losses towards both former or present UFC champions; Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes, and Ronda Rousey.

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