1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (298+ words) One of the most anticipated showdowns in UCF history has been postponed because Middletown native Kayla Harrison recently had neck surgery, according to sources. Harrison, 19-1, was scheduled to fight Amanda Nunes, 23-5, Jan. 24 at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Sources said Harrison,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (338+ words) The two-time Olympic Gold medalist, UFC champion and Middletown native Kayla Harrison visited the White House recently and met with President Donald Trump. "As an Olympian, I've had the privilege of representing our country on the world stage and meeting…...

6+ mon, 3+ day ago   (516+ words) An estimated 2,000 Middletonians welcomed Kayla Harrison home Thursday, and she met each one of them, staying until after midnight to sign autographs. "I'll stay for every last one of you," she said. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist, UFC champion and…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago   (535+ words) Now that Kayla Harrison has accomplished an athletic quintuple " two Olympic gold medals, two $1 million Professional Fighters League championships and, most recently, an UFC title " she's closer to reaching her ultimate goal: being called the greatest female fighter of all…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (407+ words) When Middletown's Kayla Harrison joined the Mixed Martial Arts world, after winning two Olympic gold medals in judo, her goal wasn't possible fame and fortune. It was about being an Ultimate Fighting Championship belt holder. "We're almost there," Harrison, 34, said…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (562+ words) Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) won 116-112 and 115-113 on two scorecards, while the third judge had a 114-114 draw. The previously unbeaten Beterbiev (21-1) won their first bout by a majority decision with the same three final scores. "(The difference) was just me," Bivol said with…...