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Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison will compete in MMA

After winning two Olympic gold medals in judo, Kayla Harrison will transition to mixed martial arts.

Harrison told USA Today that she has signed a deal with World Series of Fighting that begins Dec. 31. In addition to fighting, Harrison also plans on serving as a commentator for WSOF.

The announcement comes two months after Harrison expressed doubt about a potential move to MMA and said she had turned down multiple offers to join the sport.

“[MMA is] just so different from judo,” Harrison told ESPN. “After a match in judo, you shake a person's hand or you give them a hug.