Kayla Harrison on First MMA Loss: ‘It Just Keeps Me Up at Night’

Kayla Harrison on First MMA Loss: ‘It Just Keeps Me Up at Night’ - MMA Fighting

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Жыл бұрын

Kayla Harrison discusses her first MMA loss at the PFL world championships, the last time she lost in anything, if she agreed with the judges, what she wants next, and more.
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@TreyParker318 Жыл бұрын

This is real. You can tell how competitive she is. This is what I would imagine most fighters feel like after a loss, they just don't say it.

@mrrooster4876 Жыл бұрын

Combat sports has the highest highs and the lowest lows. When a fighter loses they feel ashamed and embarrassed on a level only people that want to kill themselves feel....

@andrethevegan_ Жыл бұрын

damn she really does look like she hasn't been sleeping

@wjbt3 Жыл бұрын

👀 she looks like a got damn corpse

@rrogers2370 Жыл бұрын

Theatre

@Sui_Generis0 Жыл бұрын

@@rrogers2370 why would it be theatre? What are you on about

@jpballer100 Жыл бұрын

I saw the thumbnail and that was my immediate thought, then saw the vid headline. Literal in every sense by the look of it unfortunately. Wish her well.

@Freko2011 Жыл бұрын

@@rrogers2370 where did he touch you when you were young?

@JayL03940 Жыл бұрын

You can tell this is eating at her but respect for no excuses

@shesokayiguess Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and shes not hiding away like others would

@Bluepickles333 Жыл бұрын

How can you not like Ariel? Fighters come on here and spill their emotions and Ariel knows how to make them feel better, almost get them motivated again. Kayla actually taking his advice and he’s lifting her spirits. You’re a good man Ariel.

@zengatang2569 Жыл бұрын

absolute heart of a champion

@KeyserSoze23 Жыл бұрын

We'll know if that's the case based on how she responds to her loss in her next fight. Ronda got exposed.

@pathmilakushantha4158 Жыл бұрын

Not a heart of a champion tbh!

@spiralflame88 Жыл бұрын

Man, she was in studio last week and looked great. I'm glad she isn't hiding, but she is taking it hard.

@magical8013 Жыл бұрын

She looks like been in bed since the loss

@Ezekiel-rv3pe 7 күн бұрын

She's not an ugly girl all dolled up

@marvind.rogers1706 Жыл бұрын

Ariel is her therapist. I appreciate their connection. LOVE her vulnerable warrior dichotomy.

@haitianxu Жыл бұрын

Thumbnail looks like me 3 hours before the final after an all-night cramming session.

@TanRicky321 Жыл бұрын

Lesson learned NEVER be too cocky in a sport like MMA. Kayla literally thought she was approaching GOAT status in MMA without even being on the UFC roster. She will take a lot from this loss.

@kingston23 Жыл бұрын

She Should Be Happy The Can Finally Opened Her Ass👋

@TanRicky321 Жыл бұрын

@@kingston23 Exactly had she joined the UFC she would’ve lost many fights ago

@imalifeformknownasmanuel3019 Жыл бұрын

As far as women's MMA goes there's really not many good female fighters, they're spread among different weight classes. so not being in the UFC really isn't an issue. Nunes is called the "GOAT" even though she just went 1-1 vs Peña.

@mr.brenman2132 Жыл бұрын

@@TanRicky321 No. No she wouldn't have. The women in the UFC are terrible athletes. Juliana Pena beat the alleged greatest women's fighter of all time. Just think about that.

@mr.brenman2132 Жыл бұрын

@@imalifeformknownasmanuel3019 Pena is one of the least skilled fighters *EVER* in the UFC.

@PouthSaw Жыл бұрын

3:55-5:00 One of the more relatable things I've heard I grew up in a dysfunctional home and I feel the exact same way about success. Like being recognized and making lots of money is a way of filling certain emotional voids and essentially masks my insecurities and fear of failure. I hope she understands that her self awareness as to why she feels this way about her loss is a major component in the healing process. I hope she takes the necessary time to grieve and self reflect and come back stronger. I'd also like to add that I think Ariel is a genuinely good and empathetic guy. You can tell he really cares for her well being.

@nickleass9642 Жыл бұрын

Sad but true

@yomagic21 Жыл бұрын

Yea and the fact she said this live is nuts. She’s so brave ! I just pray she really take the time she needs like u said and bounces back

@yomagic21 Жыл бұрын

Self awareness isn’t enough because as you saw she said “ I sound ridiculous “ but she’s doesn’t, she just sounds damaged from her childhood and needs to talk to someone about that to grow even more… she’s an strong human being , it’s so crazy !

@dominiquegonzales3755 Жыл бұрын

Way to be vulnerable. Love this. All the more inspiring.

@barbells_and_guitars Жыл бұрын

She's honest and took full responsibility for her loss. That's admirable and takes strong character. Now we need to see if she can learn from her mistakes and improve on technical deficiencies she has in her game.

@Jv9569 Жыл бұрын

Dang thats rough, she must've had a lot of pride going into that fight. She's already an established name with a decent career, so theres nothing to be ashamed of.

@gods_lonely_man Жыл бұрын

Bruh that thumbnail

@rubenchandrasekar Жыл бұрын

A self reflective and determined champion! Wishing you the best, and bounce back!!

@galathilion Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kayla for being so honest, real, and transparent. I'm a bigger fan now.

@everythingisaprocess Жыл бұрын

I like her and she does great interviews with Ariel. Great chemistry. The fight was very close - all 3 judges scored her just one point lower. Her biggest challenge will be shaking this off and getting her mind set back on track. As long as she does that, she can bounce back.

@michaelspoto8720 Жыл бұрын

this feels like they're talking at a funeral

@chettster Жыл бұрын

This was tough to watch. Hopefully, she comes back better. She's an all star.

@winterblanco7328 Жыл бұрын

Y’all hating on somebody who accomplished 10x more then you ever will. She’s a great fighter

@Last_Chance. Жыл бұрын

I know she's sad but this is good for her. She'll grow from this

@JESUSisKING219 Жыл бұрын

Her fall is gonna pay well no matter what she chooses to do

@dakelliott5102 Жыл бұрын

That’s 🔥 Ariel u are really liked from most of the mma fighters and u do really care u have a great heart and ur words really do hold weight and mean a lot good job making Kayla smile at the end ur the best at what u do bro love listening to u keep up the great work!!! 💪 good way to pick her up at the end and helping her realize that this isn’t the end and doesn’t define her or a her career the comeback will be that more impactful good job Ariel!!!! Your a beast!!! 🙏

@kingcobra648 Жыл бұрын

She’s A Strong Woman But Her Showing Vulnerability Is Super Cool!

@JJ_876 Жыл бұрын

You can respond to a loss by having it serve as a “lesson” not everybody can get a Khabib or Floyd Mayweather record, chase your legacy & keep going

@jamespaul6315 Жыл бұрын

To be fair Khabib arguably should have been fighting at a higher weight and never had to fight gsp or hed have lost and floyd handpicked opponents.

@briancockerham4731 Жыл бұрын

@@jamespaul6315 yea... Khabib and Floyd are no GOATS.. they ran from hard fights

@nobody-hi4py Жыл бұрын

Dustin weighed more than khabib in cage

@jamespaul6315 Жыл бұрын

@@nobody-hi4py dustins a bum, that whole division is bums

@noelnoni7310 Жыл бұрын

@@jamespaul6315 you are the real bum

@Senseijohn84 Жыл бұрын

This is what happens to fighters when they only fight low level competition and believe their own hype. This comes more of a blow to Kayla because I'm sure she put the work in, did and used(💉 ) everything possible to ensure a victory. Pacheco leveled up, double dosed on the Liver King stack herself, got the voice even deeper, trained her arse off and gave Kayla a dog fight. It was a damn good fight though and I have way more respect for Kayla after this one. 👏

@imKAYNE Жыл бұрын

Huh

@Anakele20 Жыл бұрын

@@imKAYNE this was like A triple backwards compliment in the worst way possible 😅

@thestockfother Жыл бұрын

Facts, this is one of the vibes my mma group has

@thedonofthsht76-58 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the comments on here are 99% positive. She's a champ and a good person. To have the strength to go on here a few days after must be hard. True competitor

@armandocamacho611 Жыл бұрын

I wanna see negative comments where are they!

@M1R2S Жыл бұрын

Lot of respect for her. This seems so much more real than when Adesanya came on. She ain't putting on a show

@Gigga101 Жыл бұрын

Lmao how? Their two completely different people

@MrLubber Жыл бұрын

Kayla is a true warrior. Mass respect!

@erikme9269 Жыл бұрын

I’m a Kayla fan now. I like how authentic she is, much respect.

@mason9807 Жыл бұрын

Im just confused why they're covering this athlete? What is she famous from cause she's not a ufc fighter and never fought in UFC is it just cause she has ties to Ali?

@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying Жыл бұрын

@@mason9807 lmao bud, this channel isn’t mainly to cover ufc fighters. It’s about the sport of mma in general. If u weren’t a casual ud know that there are OTHER mma promotions out there 😯. That’s a crazy concept right 😱

@mason9807 Жыл бұрын

@@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying i know of other promotions i know Pettis is in PFL which is where Kayla is from, that being said Pettis had accolades before his time in PFL whereas Kayla began in PFL and she's got hype based off of what? Cause it definitely isn't her performance, not anymore

@mason9807 Жыл бұрын

@@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying very likely she only gets talked about because of her ties to Ali

@rickstewart5934 Жыл бұрын

That was an amazing fight, Kayla. You are a true champion.

@raymondherrera3324 Жыл бұрын

2 steps forward one step back, we learn from our failures, mistakes, and losses..

@Razear Жыл бұрын

You know you're a perpetual winner and hold yourself to a crazy standard when you're this distraught over losing a decision. There are great fighters that will even shrug off losses after they get dominated and finished, nevermind on the scorecards of a competitive fight.

@CadChamberlain Жыл бұрын

The way star athletes react to losing always impresses me. She handled it similar to Dom Cruz and Cris Cyborg, not bitter but understanding that winning isnt the only outcome.

@louiematarazzo Жыл бұрын

Love Ariel’s little pep talk at the end, what a mensch

@westcoastvibes250 Жыл бұрын

Never get too cocky fine line of confidence and cocky she got humbled

@benhuizar2194 Жыл бұрын

But it's not silly .the mental part of what you talked about is hard for the advrage person to understand. You are very very deep and very unique and that's why you are so loved by so many that do understand and relate. You the people's champ foo. We love you Kayla

@DynastyIcon Жыл бұрын

not sure if she asked to come on or if Ariel reached out to her but the beginning of this was kinda tough to watch.. she's clearly broken, hasn't slept much and clearly needs time to heal 💯 it's just unfortunate all the haters came out on Friday night and was more than ready to kick her when she was down..

@thedonofthsht76-58 Жыл бұрын

Yea I hope she knows those people are absolute bums that will never accomplish anything in their lives

@mlwilliams7505 Жыл бұрын

Kayla, you are amazing and we all love you and respect your work ethic. Get some family time,then get back to training. Much respect MMA FIGHTERS, KAYLA IS COMING

@kristoferstoll587 Жыл бұрын

She'll be back better then ever. The loss GSP suffered to Serra made him a better fighter and this will for her too.

@Patch57055 Жыл бұрын

I was never a fan of hers, but I totally relate to what she says.

@m1keyfreshhh256 Жыл бұрын

Ariel is a brilliant MMA mind. His view for what should happen is always on point

@RoyBlumenthal Жыл бұрын

Holy moly, Kayla! I'm very much not into celebrity, and I love you! You're an awesome fighter AND human being.

@Jizzlepapi_OVO Жыл бұрын

I think I like her more after this.. I truly think no fighter should go undefeated.. losing is apart of the process

@respectfullybussin7617 Жыл бұрын

This fear based problem of losing is gonna be the demise of her career like rousey. Losing is part of the game she plays. The faster she realizes that I think the better off she’ll be in her career. These losses should propel her as a fighter. It needed to happen for her to become the next level fighter she potentially is meant to be.

@jazza.3965 Жыл бұрын

nah id b just as embarassed after all that "im better than khabib" and "im the goat" talk lmao💀

@trevormeikle_ww Жыл бұрын

Hate to see anyone, especially such a winner, suffer through so much pain.

@DouglasI Жыл бұрын

We still love you Kayla ! Let this motivate you ! Get that win back

@eastcoastshine2009 Жыл бұрын

Pacheco was battering Kayla from the bottom. This alone will haunt Kayla forever.

@jaxselvig537 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I just want to say he’s right about people loving fighters more after their first loss. This is going to sound silly, but I’ve been waiting for her to lose to be a fan. I think it really defines peoples character is what they do after. I think she is amazing and she is the kind of role model kids need.

@m1keyfreshhh256 Жыл бұрын

Much respect for Kayla. I would say tho this isn’t even a UFC fight. When she gets to the ufc she will be back to undefeated and her real legacy fights will begin.

@NikhilKumar-fo5on Жыл бұрын

honestly Losing could be the *Best* thing that happened in Kayla's career as an MMA fighter. She was soo dominant before, her fights just didn't seem intriguing really, to me at least. NOW though, anything is possible. That uncertainty is what makes potential fights so compelling, and I think Kayla's gonna garner a larger audience now that are on the edge of their seats waiting for what's gonna happen next!

@jamesfaircloth370 Жыл бұрын

Not many are as open with the true emotions of failure the champ will be back better than ever

@Onlybadtakes2589 Жыл бұрын

Can crusher finally realizing her role. Hope she comes back better, great person, decent fighter

@Da_Publick Жыл бұрын

"Finally realizing her role" means getting crushed by the can she crushed twice before?

@donaldseigel4101 Жыл бұрын

Kayla, your a great fighter, dont give up, use this as a learning experience......and win the rematch!

@modest1989 Жыл бұрын

I bet this will mean a lot to her Donald. You were all she needed to see things clearly.

@donaldseigel4101 Жыл бұрын

@@modest1989 I have been watching Kayla since the Olympics, I took Judo in my youth, and I am a huge fan, so one can only hope

@njdrummer7120 Жыл бұрын

Ariel is like Roy Firestone in Jerry McGuire. I’m not gonna cry Roy

@deep7544 Жыл бұрын

seeing a fighter this vulnerable makes it hard to root against them. If she takes a page out Amanda's book she's gonna look ferocious in her next fight

@kardave2848 Жыл бұрын

HOW TO HANDLE A LOSS: See Izzy, See Kayla, See Nunes! HOW NOT TO HANDLE A LOSS: See Ronda Rousey!

@CallMeTouchCMT Жыл бұрын

Izzy coping by saying he wasn’t hurt and his leg was compromised is why got stopped? Lmao what a way to handle.

@NipplesOfDestiny Жыл бұрын

see: frozen like Elsa

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

@@CallMeTouchCMT Izzy has been nothing but a boss with the way he has handled that loss.

@aaronbenhaggai973 Жыл бұрын

No she should study what gsp did after his losses

@RJ-fm7lm Жыл бұрын

Gotta Love Kayla. This is what we were hoping to see from Ronda

@mrrooster4876 Жыл бұрын

The difference is Rhonda was always a fraud riding hype. She was always a one trick pony. Holly Holm beating her wasn't an upset, it would have been an upset if she beat Holly. Anyone that actually followed combat sports and not Dana's mouth knew this...In fact, had Cyborg not got popped for gear she would have been the introductory champ for the UFC, not Rousey. Follow the Cyborg/Rhonda/Tate/Carano Strikeforce continuity...

@hypemantv431 Жыл бұрын

KAYLA IS A REAL CHAMPION IN AND OUT OF THE OCTAGON KEEP YOUR HEAD HELD HIGH 💪🏼💯 WE KNOW YOULL COME BACK STRONGER THEN EVER🙏🏼🏆

@dr.loomis4221 Жыл бұрын

Octagon?

@hypemantv431 Жыл бұрын

@@dr.loomis4221 ? Yes

@RoyBlumenthal Жыл бұрын

Ariel "Fighter Therapist Deluxe" Helwani! Mensch of mensches!

@funkyjunky6574 Жыл бұрын

Bloody harden up life goes on

@jamesmccauley9370 Жыл бұрын

How could you not be a fan?

@Jiu-JitsuJourney257 Жыл бұрын

Ariel handled this very well.

@jamesredding9410 Жыл бұрын

She’s beating herself up & understandable but this loss will make her stronger & She will be better for it. Stay strong !

@pakpala1 Жыл бұрын

Win or lose, you are a champion..

@MichaelDrought Жыл бұрын

good interview

@Pinhou9 Жыл бұрын

This is why i like Ariel. Honest, sincere and empathetic professional guy. Even if you dont love him, Cmon, you have to respect his work and love to this game and to the fighters

@newcastlelukelowther Жыл бұрын

Don't forget instigator. That's literally his career

@LOMROE Жыл бұрын

I read that "c'mon" in his voice

@bojiden9830 Жыл бұрын

I get that she hates losing but this is mma it's damn near impossible to go undefeated

@moistwafffles8147 Жыл бұрын

That thumbnail is gold 😂😂

@jedirun Жыл бұрын

she looks humbled which is a good

@aronsreview9640 Жыл бұрын

Pacheco was ready for this, I couldn't believe how much her body has hardened over just a few months. She looked like a different being.

@lowlowseesee Жыл бұрын

Yes she went through the fire

@shubhamtiwari-oz1dz Жыл бұрын

Kayla you are simply great champion 🏆🏆 god bless champ

@graider4l Жыл бұрын

I just want to see her in the UFC facing highest level competition... I felt like she used to come off as a big mouth for dominating nobody's but here she's someone likeable

@billhill3139 Жыл бұрын

She is always honest

@guygardner9752 Жыл бұрын

You go Kayla

@josephvega3763 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is what made her a great champion!!

@squeezerelease9757 Жыл бұрын

Kayla is so wholesome

@westernpigeon Жыл бұрын

24:40 😂😂😭

@Dickremoulade Жыл бұрын

All respect to Ariel Helwani for his MMA coverage like this over the years. That said, I really wish he was able to maintain a "friendly-but-neutrally-inquisitive" tone in his interviews (watch any old 60 Minutes interview by Ed Bradley for perfect example). Imo his consoling, ultra-sympathetic tone in interviews takes away from otherwise insightful, revealing interviews.

@ericthompson3551 Жыл бұрын

I love her tv commercial. Where she totally believes she will be the greatest female fighter ever. While fighting in the 4th or 5th ranked fighting organization.

@midnightrun5370 Жыл бұрын

If Aspen Ladd can stay focused on fighting,she will make the PFL women's tournament a little more interesting..Kayla is a warrior but it has been Kayla and Pacheco at the top for quite a while...

@roygriffin9231 Жыл бұрын

GSP first loss was a arm bar. Anderson Silva's first loss was a decision. Fedors first loss was stopped because of a cut. They were not Knocked out!

@brandonmiles8174 Жыл бұрын

I would get along so well with Kayla, she's such a cool person. She seems like she would be so fun to hang out with. We both even have chickens! And love to knock people out. She's just so honest and open about everything, what you see is what you get.

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

Saying we both love to knock people out, as Kayla does not KO people, I'm guessing you don't either.

@brandonmiles8174 Жыл бұрын

@@shawnarnold9972 aww look at you. Kayla has 6 KOs. I now have one more.

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

@@brandonmiles8174 aw look at you thinking that TKO's are the same as knockouts. Somebody does not know what they are talking about here!

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

@@brandonmiles8174 you should stick to playing with your chickens. Understanding the difference between a knockout and a TKO seems to be above your level of comprehension.

@weareall1 Жыл бұрын

Helwani does not read comments. He just conducts 1 way communication.

@duze1 Жыл бұрын

This was a true champion who took it on the chin. I can think of a UFC champion who hid after defeat. This is the way to do it and let the other champions know what it takes

@MegaBillWood Жыл бұрын

You are NOT Rhonda . Man up Kayla . Come back and beat dat az. Ain’t NOBODY looking down on you right now. STOP looking down at yourself. Much Luv from a Fan!!!

@c.miller2691 Жыл бұрын

This is a much more healthy way to deal with losing than the delusional Izzy making up excuses and acting like he wasn't even bothered a bit

@alec3899 Жыл бұрын

2:02 0:32

@westernpigeon Жыл бұрын

y’all really did her super dirty with that thumbnail

@edgarramos3807 Жыл бұрын

She’s a champ fr but imagine how the other girl felt when she was losing to her

@robbyrobinson4500 Жыл бұрын

She absolutely played it off like she is the greatest MMA fighter of all time. She has accounting in that world. There is no way she comes to UFC and goes undefeated.

@imalifeformknownasmanuel3019 Жыл бұрын

The UFC has no one at 145. The UFC may be the biggest MMA organization but the women who are actually good are spread among the weight classes and it's usually 1 or 2.

@thestockfother Жыл бұрын

@@imalifeformknownasmanuel3019 holly, Nunes and Pena beat her

@gregklein547 Ай бұрын

Kayla congratulations on beating Holly. I am sure you are feeling better.

@Mr-pl5sv Жыл бұрын

Love Kayla after seeing this

@KJOzz Жыл бұрын

Who has a deeper voice? Pacheco or Cyborg🤔🤔🤔

@theguvnor3880 Жыл бұрын

All the greats have lost but they rose again. Let's see if she has that fortitude.

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

Andre, Floyd, Khabib, Fury, Marciano, Jones etc...all say hi.

@michaelshannon9169 Жыл бұрын

The minute she came on he shuda just cut to an ad and call it there.

@laurentbertolini6511 Жыл бұрын

She needed to get humbled hopefully she will be now and be a better person

@alex.t8910 Жыл бұрын

Sad not broken

@paarugsethi5292 Жыл бұрын

2 Olympic golds. Multiple time champion. Already done way more in combat sports than most people out there, and infinitely more than all the sausages who hate from their mom’s basements.😊

@joeychestnuts1374 Жыл бұрын

shes actually really cool..

@richardromero6722 Жыл бұрын

That fight definitely humbled her, why does it sound like the PFL is trying to push her out now by going away with her division? I think this loss will make her better and she’ll be back a different animal. Should still try getting to the UFC and face the best women out there.

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

They are hardly trying to push her out. They have been planning to do away with it for a while.

@richardromero6722 Жыл бұрын

@@shawnarnold9972 I didn’t know that. First I heard about the division going away was after this loss and it seemed weird.

@conorduffy4550 Жыл бұрын

She’d never beat the ufc women

@shawnarnold9972 Жыл бұрын

@@conorduffy4550 You're delusional if you think that.

@conorduffy4550 Жыл бұрын

@@shawnarnold9972 you think she’d beat Amanda ?