Marina Mokhnatkina talks moving from Bellator to PFL, Kaitlin Young debut, Kayla Harrison, Olympics

Marina Mokhnatkina (Марина Мохнаткина) is a six-time Sambo world champion. Holding a professional MMA record of 5-2, Mokhnatkina has signed with the PFL fresh off of a win in Bellator against Amanda Bell at Bellator 260. We discussed her move to Sanford, Bellator, PFL, the Olympics, and much more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Moving to Sanford MMA 5:16 - Legalization of women competing in MMA in Russia 6:57 - How got into Sambo/combat sports 8:43 - Olympics 12:14 - Thoughts on Simone Biles’ withdraw 14:26 - Going from Bellator to PFL 15:58 - Bellator experience 17:52 - Going from Fight Night Global to Bellator 19:40 - PFL debut vs. Kaitlin Young 24:34 - Competing in the PFL 2022 season 27:29 - Kayla Harrison 31:02 - Importance of strongly repping Russia 33:12 - Hobbies outside MMA Follow Marina on Instagram: @mokhnatkina_marina () Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @DrakeRiggs_ () () Foll