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Kayla Harrison

Kayla Jean Harrison[4](born July 2, 1990) is an American professionalmixed martial artistand formerjudoka.She currently competes in the women'sBantamweightdivision of theUltimate Fighting Championship(UFC). She was the formerProfessional Fighters Leaguelightweight champion. As of October 8, 2024, she is #2 in theUFC women's bantamweight rankings,and as of November 5, 2024, she is #7 in theUFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[5]

Kayla Harrison
Harrison at the2016 Olympics
BornKayla Jean Harrison
(1990-07-02)July 2, 1990(age 34)
Middletown, Ohio,U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight(2024–present)
Featherweight(2020, 2023)
Lightweight(2018–2022)
Reach66 in (168 cm)[1]
StyleJudo
Fighting out ofCoconut Creek, Florida,U.S.
TeamAmerican Top Team(2018–present)[2][3]
TrainerJimmy Pedro
Years active2018–present (MMA)
Mixed martial artsrecord
Total19
Wins18
By knockout6
By submission7
By decision5
Losses1
By decision1
Notable club(s)NYAC
USA Judo National Team FORCE
Websitekaylaharrison
Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog
Judocareer
Rank6th dan black belt
Judo achievements and titles
Olympic GamesGold(2012,2016)
World Champ.Gold (2010)
Pan American Champ. (2011,2016)
Medal record
Women'sjudo
RepresentingUnited States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍78 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Tokyo ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Paris ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Chelyabinsk ‍–‍78 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto ‍–‍78 kg
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Havana ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 Edmonton ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 San Salvador ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2013 San José ‍–‍70 kg
World Masters
Gold medal – first place 2015 Rabat ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Guadalajara ‍–‍78 kg
IJF Grand Slam
Gold medal – first place 2012 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 Tokyo ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Tokyo ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Tokyo ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2012 Paris ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2014 Tyumen ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2016 Paris ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Baku ‍–‍78 kg
IJFGrand Prix
Gold medal – first place 2010 Abu Dhabi ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Qingdao ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 Düsseldorf ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 Havana ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Düsseldorf ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Tbilisi ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Budapest ‍–‍78 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Budapest ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 Jeju ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Düsseldorf ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Rotterdam ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Jeju ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Qingdao ‍–‍78 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Havana ‍–‍78 kg
World Juniors Championships
Gold medal – first place 2008 Bangkok ‍–‍78 kg
Silver medal – second place 2009 Paris ‍–‍78 kg
Profile at external judo databases
IJF54
JudoInside34028

Harrison won the2010 World Judo Championships,gold medals at the2012and2016 Olympicsat the Summer Olympics. She is the first and remains the only American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo. In March 2023, Harrison was inducted into theInternational Sports Hall of Fame.

Early life

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Born inMiddletown,Ohio,[6]Harrison took up judo at the age of six, having been introduced to the sport by her mother, who was a black belt. She graduated fromMiddletown High School (Ohio).[7]

She began training under coach Daniel Doyle, and won two national championships by the age of 15. During that period, Doyle wassexually abusingHarrison, who reported it to another judoka, who in turn told Harrison's mother. She subsequently reported this to the police.[8]Doyle was convicted and sentenced to a ten-year prison term.[8]A month after the abuse was revealed, she moved away from her home in Ohio to Boston to train withJimmy Pedroand his father.[8]

Career

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Judo

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Harrison changed weight classes in 2008, from the ‍–‍63 kg division to the ‍–‍78 kg division. She could not compete in the2008 Summer Olympicsas the United States had notqualified in that division.She won the2008 Junior World Championshipthat year, andthe following yearplaced second, becoming the first American to compete in twoJunior World Championshipsfinals.[6]

Harrison won the gold medal in the‍–‍78 kg categoryat the2010 World Championships,[9]the first American to do so since1999(when her coach,Jimmy Pedro,did so inBirmingham,United Kingdom).[10]At the2011 World Championshipsin Paris, she placed third taking the bronze medal. Harrison had lost to the eventual winner,Audrey Tcheuméoof France, in her semi-final.[11]

Prior to the2012 Summer Olympicsin London, Harrison was injured during training, having torn amedial collateral ligament.[8]On August 2, 2012, she won the Olympic title in the‍–‍78 kg category,defeatingGemma Gibbonsof Britain by twoyukos,to become the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo.[12][13]She earned a second Olympic gold medal in the same weight class in2016 in Rio,defeatingAudrey Tcheuméoof France.

In 2015, Harrison was elected to theUnited States Judo FederationHall Of Fame[14]and on August 31, 2016, following her second Olympic gold medal, theUnited States Judo Associationmade abatsugunpromotion of Harrison torokudan(6th Degree Black Belt) making her the youngest person in the US to ever be awarded this rank.

Mixed martial arts

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Harrison, a former training partner of fellow judokaRonda Rousey,announced in October 2016 that she had signed withWorld Series of Fighting.While she would initially work as a commentator she also indicated she was contracted to fight, in the women's 145 pounds (66 kg) division.[15][16]

Professional Fighters League

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PFL season 2018

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Harrison made her MMA debut atPFL 2on June 21, 2018, against Brittney Elkin in the Women's Lightweight division.[17]She won via submission due to an armbar in the first round.[18]

For her second professional fight, Harrison faced Jozette Cotton atPFL 6on August 16, 2018.[19]She won the fight via TKO in the third round.[20]

Harrison was on the main card forPFL 11in 2018 and defeated Moriel Charneski via first-round TKO; after her victory, it appeared that she was not completely content with her own performance.[21][22]

PFL season 2019

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Harrison was expected to headline thefirst eventof PFL's second season against Svetlana Khautova on May 9, 2019.[23]Khautova withdrew from the bout and was replaced byLarissa Pacheco.[24]Harrison won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Harrison faced Morgan Frier in the co-main event ofPFL 4on July 11, 2019.[26]She won the fight by key lock submission in the first round.[27]Subsequently, Harrison signed a new long-term contract extension with the PFL.[28]

After becoming second in the preliminary round standing, Harrison secured a position at the playoffs. She was originally scheduled to face number 3 ranked Genah Fabian atPFL 7on October 11, 2019, but Fabian was forced to pull out of the bout.[29]Fabian was replaced by number 5 Bobbi Jo Dalziel.[30]Harrison would win the fight by an armbar in the first round.[31]

Harrison facedLarissa Pachecoin rematch for the Women's Lightweight final atPFL 10on December 31, 2019.[32]After dominating every round with her superior grappling, Harrison won the fight by unanimous decision to win the 2019 Women's Lightweight Championship.[33]

PFL season 2020

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Harrison was expected to compete in the season 2020 of PFL, but the complete season was cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[34][35]

Other promotions

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With the 2020 PFL season cancelled, Harrison was handed a contract exemption to sign with theInvicta FCand made her debut in the Featherweight division against Courtney King atInvicta FC 43on November 20, 2020.[36]She won the fight via TKO in the second round.[37]

Harrison was then expected to compete forTitan FC.[38]She was scheduled to face Jozette Cotton in a rematch on December 17, 2020, at Titan FC 66.[39]The day before the fight, Cotton was hospitalized due to a bad weight cut and the bout was cancelled.[40]

PFL season 2021

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Kayla facedMariana Moraison May 6, 2021, atPFL 3for the start of the 2021 season.[41]She won the bout via TKO in the first round.[42]

Kayla facedCindy Dandoison June 25, 2021, atPFL 6.[43]She won the bout in the first round via an arm bar submission.[44]

Kayla facedGenah Fabianin the Semifinals of the Women's Lightweight tournament on August 19, 2021, atPFL 8.[45]She won the bout in the first round via TKO by way of ground and pound.[46]

Kayla faced Taylor Guardado in the Finals of theWomen's Lightweight tournamenton October 27, 2021, atPFL 10.[47]She won the bout via armbar in the second round.[48]

Being one of the most sought-after free agents in the sport, Harrison ended up signing a contract withBellator MMAin March 2022.[49]However, PFL exercised their matching right, and Harrison re-signed – a deal set to be terminated in December 2023 – with them.[49]

Harrison facedMarina Mokhnatkinaon May 6, 2022, atPFL 3.[50]She won the bout via unanimous decision.[51]

Harrison was scheduled to faceJulia Buddon July 1, 2022, atPFL 6.[52]However, a week before the event, Budd pulled out due to injury and was replaced byKaitlin Young.[53]Harrison won the bout, with the referee stoppage at the 2:35 mark of the first round.[54]

Harrison faced Martina Jindrová in the Semifinals off the Women's Lightweight tournament on August 20, 2022, atPFL 9.[55]She won the bout in the first round via arm-triangle choke.[56]

Harrison facedLarissa Pachecofor a third time in the finals of theWomen's Lightweight tournamenton November 25, 2022, atPFL 10.[57]In an upset, she lost the fight via unanimous decision.[58]

PFL3 season 2023

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After a year hiatus, Harrison was scheduled to faceJulia BuddatPFL 10on November 24, 2023.[59]However, Budd was removed from the fight that she "refused to fulfill her contractual obligation" and was replaced byAspen Laddat a catchweight of 150 pounds.[60]Harrison won the fight by unanimous decision.[61]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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On January 23, 2024,Dana Whiteannounced that theUFChad signed Harrison and that she would make her promotional debut, as well as her bantamweight debut, against formerUFC Women's Bantamweight ChampionHolly Holmon April 13, 2024, atUFC 300.[62]Harrison won the fight against Holm by a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[63]

Harrison facedKetlen Vieiraon October 5, 2024 atUFC 307.[64]She won the fight by unanimous decision.[65]

Personal life

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In 2020, Harrison acquired full custody of her niece and nephew, after her stepfather – who had custody of the children at the time – died suddenly.[66][67]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
19 matches 18 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 0
By submission 7 0
By decision 5 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–1 Ketlen Vieira Decision (unanimous) UFC 307 October 5, 2024 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah,United States
Win 17–1 Holly Holm Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 300 April 13, 2024 2 1:47 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 16–1 Aspen Ladd Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2023) November 24, 2023 3 5:00 Washington, D.C.,United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Loss 15–1 Larissa Pacheco Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2022) November 25, 2022 5 5:00 New York City, New York,United States 2022 PFL Women's Lightweight TournamentFinal.
Win 15–0 Martina Jindrová Submission (arm-triangle choke) PFL 9 (2022) August 20, 2022 1 3:17 London,England 2022 PFL Women's Lightweight TournamentSemifinal.
Win 14–0 Kaitlin Young TKO (punches) PFL 6 (2022) July 1, 2022 1 2:35 Atlanta, Georgia,United States
Win 13–0 Marina Mokhnatkina Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2022) May 6, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas,United States
Win 12–0 Taylor Guardado Submission (armbar) PFL 10 (2021) October 27, 2021 2 4:00 Hollywood, Florida,United States Won the2021 PFL Women's Lightweight Tournament.
Win 11–0 Genah Fabian TKO (punches) PFL 8 (2021) August 19, 2021 1 4:01 Hollywood, Florida,United States 2021 PFL Women's Lightweight TournamentSemifinal.
Win 10–0 Cindy Dandois Submission (armbar) PFL 6 (2021) June 25, 2021 1 4:44 Atlantic City, New Jersey,United States
Win 9–0 Mariana Morais TKO (punches) PFL 3 (2021) May 6, 2021 1 1:23 Atlantic City, New Jersey,United States Return to Lightweight.
Win 8–0 Courtney King TKO (punches) Invicta FC 43: King vs. Harrison November 20, 2020 2 4:48 Kansas City, Kansas,United States Featherweight debut.
Win 7–0 Larissa Pacheco Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2019) December 31, 2019 5 5:00 New York City,New York,United States Won the2019 PFL Women's Lightweight Tournament.
Win 6–0 Bobbi Jo Dalziel Submission (armbar) PFL 7 (2019) October 11, 2019 1 3:32 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States 2019 PFL Women's Lightweight TournamentSemifinal.
Win 5–0 Morgan Frier Submission (keylock) PFL 4 (2019) July 11, 2019 1 3:35 Atlantic City, New Jersey,United States
Win 4–0 Larissa Pacheco Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2019) May 9, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York,United States
Win 3–0 Moriel Charneski TKO (punches) PFL 11 (2018) December 31, 2018 1 3:39 New York City,New York,United States
Win 2–0 Jozette Cotton TKO (punches) PFL 6 (2018) August 16, 2018 3 1:24 Atlantic City,New Jersey,United States
Win 1–0 Brittney Elkin Submission (armbar) PFL 2 (2018) June 21, 2018 1 3:18 Chicago,Illinois,United States Lightweight debut.

Judo record

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Total tournament record: 208 wins and 50 losses.[69]

Result Rec. Opponent Score Event Division Date Location
Win 45–7 Audrey Tcheuméo 100–000 2016 Olympic Games ‍–‍78 kg August 11, 2016 Rio de Janeiro
Win 44–7 Anamari Velenšek 100–000
Win 43–7 Abigél Joó 100–000
Win 42–7 Zhang Zhehui 100–000
Win 41–7 Mayra Aguiar 100–000 2016 Pan American Championships ‍–‍78 kg April 24, 2016 Havana
Win 40–7 Catherine Roberge 100–000
Win 39–7 Andrymar Alfonzo 100–000
Loss 38–7 Yoon Hyun-ji 000–010 2015 World Championships ‍–‍78 kg August 28, 2015 Astana
Win 38–6 Mirla Nolberto 100–000
Win 37–6 Mayra Aguiar 100–000s1 2015 Pan American Games ‍–‍78 kg July 14, 2015 Toronto
Win 36–6 Catherine Roberge 100–000s3
Win 35–6 Mirla Nolberto 100–000
Loss 34–6 Mayra Aguiar 000–000 2015 Pan American Championships ‍–‍78 kg April 24, 2015 Edmonton
Win 34–5 Catherine Roberge 100–000
Win 33–5 Miriam Gonzalez 101–000
Win 32–5 Yahima Ramirez 000–000 2014 World Championships ‍–‍78 kg August 29, 2014 Chelyabinsk
Loss 31–5 Mayra Aguiar 001–011
Win 31–4 Anamari Velenšek 100–000
Win 30–4 Wang Szu-chu 101–000
Win 29–4 Catherine Roberge 000–000
Win 28–4 Vanessa Chalá 2013 Pan American Championships ‍–‍70 kg April 19, 2013 San José
Win 27–4 Alix Renaud-Roy
Win 26–4 Jenifer Ortiz
Loss 25–4 Yuri Alvear
Win 25–3 Elvismar Rodríguez
Win 24–3 Gemma Gibbons 0020–0000 2012 Olympic Games ‍–‍78 kg August 2, 2012 London
Win 23–3 Mayra Aguiar 1010–0000
Win 22–3 Abigél Joó 1010–0100
Win 21–3 Vera Moskalyuk 1000–0000
Win 20–3 Catherine Roberge 011–001 2011 Pan American Games ‍–‍78 kg October 27, 2011 Guadalajara
Win 19–3 Yalennis Castillo 002–001
Win 18–3 Mayra Aguiar 001–000
Win 17–3 Marhinde Verkerk 001–000 2011 World Championships ‍–‍78 kg August 26, 2011 Paris
Loss 16–3 Audrey Tcheuméo 000–001
Win 16–2 Hitomi Ikeda 010–000
Win 15–2 Pürevjargalyn Lkhamdegd 101–000
Win 14–2 Catherine Roberge 001–000
Win 13–2 Mayra Aguiar 000–000 2011 Pan American Championships ‍–‍78 kg April 1, 2011 Guadalajara
Win 12–2 Yalennis Castillo 000–000
Win 11–2 Nadjeda Gena 102–000
Win 10–2 Anny Cortés 102–000
Win 9–2 Mayra Aguiar 001–000 2010 World Championships ‍–‍78 kg September 9, 2010 Tokyo
Win 8–2 Maryna Pryshchepa 102–000
Win 7–2 Céline Lebrun 000–001
Win 6–2 Anamari Velenšek 100–000
Win 5–2 Luise Malzahn 003–000
Win 4–2 Mirla Nolberto 100–000 2010 Pan American Championships ‍–‍78 kg April 9, 2010 San Salvador
Win 3–2 Keivi Pinto 110–000
Loss 2–2 Mayra Aguiar 000–100
Win 2–1 Lorena Briceño 100–000
Loss 1–1 Amy Cotton 000–001 2009 World Championships ‍–‍78 kg August 26, 2009 Rotterdam
Win 1–0 Samantha Lowe 000–000

See also

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