Kayla Harrison’s head coach addresses growing concerns over repeated weight cuts to 135 pounds

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In a perfect world, Kayla Harrison wouldn’t fight at 135 pounds, but if that’s the only option she has to prove she’s the best fighter on the planet then she’ll continue to make that sacrifice.

Ahead of her upcoming title fight against Julianna Peña at UFC 316, concerns have been raised about the two-time Olympic champion making the bantamweight limit after openly discussing the difficulties she faces hitting that mark. Harrison’s longtime head coach at American Top Team...