In a podcast appearance, Kayla Harrison confessed, “I have a rule, like a hard rule now—no more fighters. I’m not allowed to date fighters”. Fans know her as a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning judoka and former PFL (Professional Fighters League) lightweight champion who made the move to UFC. But behind the scenes, her love life hasn’t always been a victory parade.Behind the gold medals and million-dollar wins lies a story of heartbreak, hard lessons, and personal growth. So, does Harrison have a husband? A boyfriend? The truth is layered and more nuanced than one would think. Let’s pull back the curtain on her story and explore why she now follows a ‘no dating fighters’ rule!What happened between Kayla Harrison and fiancé Aaron Handy?Kayla Harrison was once engaged to Aaron Handy back in 2012, according to a report by CNBC. Handy, a fellow black belt in judo, later became a firefighter. At the time, their paths aligned, both disciplined, driven, and rooted in the judo world. Harrison reportedly even considered following him into firefighting, showing how close they were.But somewhere down the line, things unraveled. According to reports, the spark faded, and they eventually went their separate ways. Details are scarce, but it was clear the two grew apart.After that, Harrison focused on her MMA career and eventually transitioned into life at American Top Team. And that’s where she crossed paths with another fighter, launching a new chapter of her life, one far more complicated.While Kayla Harrison isn’t married currently, she is a mom. In 2019, she became the legal guardian of her niece and nephew after her mother (who was the custodian of both children as her sister was unfit to raise them) suffered a stroke. The decision wasn’t planned, but for Harrison, it came from the heart. “I became the guardian of my niece and nephew,” she told MMA Junkie. It was an easy choice during a tough time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kayla Harrison (@kaylaharrisonofficial)Her mother had custody of the two kids, Kyla and Emery, but the health scare changed everything. Just after winning the PFL women’s lightweight title and a million-dollar prize, Harrison made her most meaningful decision yet: to become their full-time mom.“I love them so much, and I so badly want to get it right for them,” she later said. “I thought I wanted to be the best [fighter] in the world so bad. Take that feeling and multiply it by a hundred thousand. That’s how I feel for these kids.”With that being said, let’s shift our focus over to probably the main reason why Harrison has ruled out dating fighters in the future!Kayla Harrison’s controversial past with ex-UFC fighterSoon after joining American Top Team, Harrison began dating former UFC fighter Anthony Rocco Martin. With an 18-6 professional record, Martin brought experience and perhaps some emotional baggage to the relationship. The two made public appearances and even gave joint interviews. But what looked smooth on the surface hid deeper cracks.By 2021, things took a troubling turn. According to court records in Broward County, Florida, Harrison filed for a restraining order in September. It was renewed twice before she dismissed it in March 2022. But the story didn’t end there. In December of that year, police responded to a rental property in Lee County, where Harrison was reportedly in distress. Another report followed in February 2023, which remains under investigation.While Harrison never explicitly confirmed the subject of the legal issues, these incidents cast a heavy shadow. It’s no surprise, then, that she’s taken a hard stance on her dating life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kayla Harrison (@kaylaharrisonofficial)In the aforementioned podcast, where she shared her “hard rule,” Harrison also revealed, “I want a partner… I prefer that you have your own stuff going on. I don’t need you, but I want you.”In the end, from an abandoned engagement to unsettling legal challenges, Kayla Harrison has been through the fire. But she’s emerged stronger with a clear vision for the future. As she prepares to take on Julianna Peña for the women’s bantamweight crown at UFC 316, Harrison isn’t just fighting for titles, she’s fighting for peace, purpose, and stability outside the cage. The setbacks in her personal life may have been painful, but they’ve also shaped a new version of her. One with firm boundaries, deeper priorities, and a clearer sense of what she wants.The post Does Kayla Harrison have a Husband/Boyfriend? Past Relationship Struggles & More appeared first on EssentiallySports.