UFC Champion Kayla Harrison: From Sexual Abuse Survivor to UFC Bantamweight Champion

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

She just shocked the world at UFC 316—and now she holds the UFC bantamweight title. In this exclusive interview, Olympic gold medalist and two-time MMA champion Kayla Harrison shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind her rise to greatness. From surviving sexual abuse and family trauma to becoming a symbol of strength and resilience, Kayla opens up about the pain that forged her and the purpose that fuels her. This is more than a story about athletic triumph—it’s about turning trauma into power, advocating for survivors, and refusing to be broken. Watch as Kayla reveals what drives her in and out of the octagon—and why her fight has always been about more than just winning. #KaylaHarrison #UFC300 #UFCHistory #BantamweightChampion #SurvivorStory #TraumaToTriumph #MMAChampion #OlympicGold #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenInMMA #RiseAbove #UFCChampion #AbuseSurvivor #KaylaHarrisonInterview

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2025-05-09 99 min

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