Kaitlin Young answered when opportunity knocked.
A short-notice substitution for the injured Julia Budd, “The Striking Viking” will challenge two-time defending Professional Fighters League women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison in the PFL 6 main event on Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. Young has rattled off five wins across her past eight outings. However, she finds herself on the rebound following back-to-back losses to Mariana Morais and the aforementioned Budd.
As Young makes final preparations for her upcoming clash with the undefeated Harrison at 155 pounds, here are five things you might not know about her: