When Is Kayla Harrison’s Next Fight?

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FILE - Kayla Harrison is shown during a Professional Fighters League bout against Larissa Pacheco at Nassau Coliseum.
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Anatoly Pimentel @AnatolyPimentel Apr 17, 2024, 8:23 PM
  • 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.
  • A few of Harrison’s notable wins were against Larissa Pacheco (twice), Morgan Frier, Courtney King, Mariana Morais, Taylor Guardado, Kaitlin Jindrova, and Aspen Ladd.
  • Harrison is coming off a second-round submission win over Holly Holm at UFC 300.

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 yet to be determined, but during her post-fight interview inside the Octagon, she reiterated that fighting for the UFC title is her main goal and wants a clear path to it.

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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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.