She's literally considering going into the regular season in the PFL just to get that rematch. She wants that rematch with Larissa Pacheco. She's in great spirits, she's working hard, getting back in line, looking for that matchup on pay-per-view. I saw Kayla last weekend at the Arnold Classic in Ohio. What do you expect from her?Ĭouture: I think she took that loss in stride, as a champion should. This year, she won't be competing under the tournament format but in individual superfights. TheScore: PFL star Kayla Harrison enters 2023 in uncharted territory following her first career loss. Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty Randy Couture commentates a PFL event during the 2022 season alongside former UFC fighters Sean O'Connell and Kenny Florian. I've been very impressed by seeing the athletes embrace that grind.
Any way it goes, putting yourself out there, dealing with the adversity of turning around and fighting four times in a five-month period to win this - it's no small task. I think that's a lot closer to her wheelhouse where she's not giving up weight. Aspen Ladd comes to mind, especially with the new weight class at 145 pounds.
Which of those four do you have the highest hopes for?Ĭouture: All four of those names have a very, very bright future and can embrace this grind of a regular season, turning around every six or seven weeks and fighting again. TheScore: There are some big free-agent signings set to compete under the PFL season format for the first time: Thiago Santos, Shane Burgos, Marlon Moraes, and Aspen Ladd. A lot of moves and a fast-growing organization. I'm excited about being in Vegas, excited about the new offices in Europe and PFL Europe kicking off this year, excited to see what happens with this pay-per-view model that they're going to be rolling out this year, as well. So they've definitely set the bar for this year's Challenger Series fighters who are going to get a chance to fight in the regular season.
And obviously, last year's Challenger season set the pace: Carlos Leal making it all the way through the regular season into the semifinals, Dilano Taylor making it all the way to the finals.
We've given away several contracts already in the Challenger Series this year, so there's amazing, young talent coming up. What is the one thing you're most excited about in 2023?Ĭouture: Obviously, the first three events are going to be in Las Vegas this year, so I get to sleep in my own bed. TheScore: The PFL season is right around the corner. (Editor's note: Interview edited for length and clarity.) ––––––––––
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