- Kayla Harrison was a former two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo before becoming a professional MMA fighter.
- Harrison holds an MMA record of 19 wins and one loss.
- Harrison defeated Julianna Pena at UFC 316 to become the new UFC women's bantamweight champion.
Kayla Harrison extended her win streak in the UFC last June 7 at UFC 316, as she submitted Julianna Pena in their championship showdown to become the new undisputed queen of the weight class.
She sustained her dominant form inside the octagon and looked unstoppable with her elite grappling skills. Now that Harrison struck gold in the UFC, she instantly became a top name on the UFC odds board. Who will she face next?
When Is Kayla Harrison’s Next Fight?
Following her win over Pena, Harrison called out the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes in a mega showdown, and she agreed to come out of retirement to face her.
Kayla Harrison’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA Record: 19-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 6
- Wins by submission: 8
- 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’s Notable Wins
Harrison’s wins are against Larissa Pacheco (twice), Morgan Frier, Courtney King, Mariana Morais, Taylor Guardado, Kaitlin Jindrova, Aspen Ladd, Holly Holm, Ketlen Vieira, and Pena.
Kayla Harrison’s 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’s 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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