MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - The city of Middletown was celebrating hometown hero Kayla Harrison, who captured the UFC bantamweight title over the weekend, adding to her already illustrious career.

Around her neck or around her waist, Kayla Harrison has a knack for winning gold. Harrison is a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist. She's now a UFC champion after winning the 135-pound title in ...

Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, won the UFC bantamweight championship on June 7. Harrison defeated Julianna Peña via submission in the second round of UFC 316.

A former UFC fighter turned trainer has praised Dustin Poirier ahead of his last fight, which prompted Kayla Harrison to ...

Kayla Harrison has joined Henry Cejudo in an exclusive club in combat sports lore as Olympic champions who went on to also become ... Harrison’s journey to becoming a UFC champion was long and ...

Kayla Harrison, left, talks to Amanda Nunes after her women's bantamweight bout against Julianna Peña at the UFC 316 mixed martial arts event Sunday, June 8, 2025 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank ...

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Kayla Harrison celebrates after winning her women's bantamweight bout against Julianna Peña at the UFC 316 mixed martial arts event Sunday, June 8, 2025 in Newark, N.J. Credit: AP/Frank Franklin II ...