- Kayla Harrison was a former two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo before becoming a professional MMA fighter.
- Harrison is coming off a unanimous decision win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307.
- Harrison will face Julianna Pena at UFC 316 for the UFC women's bantamweight title.
Kayla Harrison continued her success in the UFC after she defeated Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 via unanimous decision inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. This latest triumph has extended his win streak to two under the promotion and has inched closer toward a crack for UFC gold.
#UFC307 Official Result: Kayla Harrison (@KaylaH 30-27, 30-27, 29-28) defeats Ketlen Vieira by Unanimous Decision
Complete Results ➡️ https://t.co/ZYfGe6jwVs
— UFC News (@UFCNews) October 6, 2024
Now that she’s won her first two matches and instantly become a top name in the UFC odds board, who will she face next?
When Is Kayla Harrison’s Next Fight?
Harrison will have her first shot at the UFC women’s bantamweight title on June 7 at UFC 316, as she challenges the reigning divisional queen Julianna Pena for the championship inside Prudential Center in Newark.
Kayla Harrison MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA Record: 18-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 6
- Wins by submission: 7
- Wins by decision: 5
- Striking accuracy: 72%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 7.52
- Significant strikes absorbed: 0.29
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 4.42
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 2.21
- Significant strikes defense: 83%
- Takedown defense: 100%
- Knockdown average: 0
- Average fight time: 6:47
Kayla Harrison Notable Wins
Harrison’s wins are against Larissa Pacheco (twice), Morgan Frier, Courtney King, Mariana Morais, Taylor Guardado, Kaitlin Jindrova, Aspen Ladd, Holly Holm, and Vieira.
Kayla Harrison Career Earnings
Harrison’s career earnings are estimated to be over $1.5 million. This figure includes all her fight salaries, endorsements, and other income streams. The former two-time PFL champion’s earnings are expected to jump significantly after signing with the UFC.
Kayla Harrison Team and Corner
Even before inking a deal with the UFC, Harrison has been affiliated with American Top Team, one of the top five MMA gyms in the UFC, where she prepares and does her training camps. Other UFC stars who train with her on the team are Dustin Poirier, Thiago Santos, and Andre Arlovski.
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