- Kayla Harrison was a former two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo before becoming a professional MMA fighter.
- Harrison was a two-time PFL women’s lightweight champion before finally signing a deal with the UFC.
- Harrison is coming off a second-round submission win over Holly Holm at UFC 300.
- Harrison's next opponent is No.2-ranked contender Ketlen Vieira on Oct. 5 at UFC 307.
Former two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made a successful UFC debut at UFC 300 when she submitted former champion Holly Holm inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This impressive performance has officially signaled her arrival in the promotion and a run for UFC gold.
Before signing with the UFC, Harrison dominated the PFL competition, bagging the 2019 and 2021 PFL women’s lightweight titles and racking up an incredible record of 16 wins and one loss.
Now that she’s won her first match and instantly become a top name in the UFC odds board, who will she face next?
When Is Kayla Harrison’s Next Fight?
Harrison’s next opponent is No. 2-ranked divisional contender Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 on Oct. 5, which will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an all-important match because the winner will likely challenge the division’s titleholder.
Kayla Harrison has "a vibe" Julianna Peña may not make it to #UFC307. 🤔
"I've mentally prepared to make 135 pounds."
(via @MikeBohn) pic.twitter.com/24I1eidr4F
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 1, 2024
Kayla Harrison MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA Record: 17-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 6
- Wins by submission: 7
- Wins by decision: 4
- 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, and Holly Holm
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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