Kayla Harrison
Pro MMA Statistics
19-1-0KO/TKO
| Win | 6 | 32% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Submission
| Win | 8 | 42% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Decision
| Win | 5 | 26% |
| Losses | 1 | 100% |
Career Overview
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Jean Harrison is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Women's Bantamweight division of the UFC.
Before turning to professional fighting, Harrison built one of the most decorated resumes in the history of American judo. She transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2018, quickly rising through the ranks of the Professional Fighters League, where she became the promotion's dominant lightweight in its season-long tournament format. She trains out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, and credits longtime judo coach Jimmy Pedro as a foundational influence on her development as a competitor.
Harrison's credentials set her apart from nearly any other athlete to enter combat sports: she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, winning at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games in the 78kg division, and became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo. She also captured a World Judo Championship title and has been recognized as one of the youngest Americans ever promoted to a senior black belt rank in the sport.
Inside the cage, Harrison is built around elite judo throws, relentless top pressure, and a suffocating ground game. She is comfortable initiating exchanges standing but consistently looks to close distance, secure a dominant position, and hunt for a finish, having collected wins by both knockout and submission using techniques such as the armbar, kimura, and rear-naked choke.
Harrison won the PFL's women's lightweight world championship in both 2019 and 2021, becoming the first woman to claim the tournament title twice. She moved to the UFC in 2024, submitting former champion Holly Holm in her promotional debut at UFC 300, and later won the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship by submitting Julianna Pena
Stats last updated: August 09, 2026
Professional Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
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NCDEC19-1-6
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Amanda Nunes23-5-0 | Cancelled Bout |
2026Jan 24
2026Jan
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WSUB19-1-5
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Julianna Peña TITLE11-5 | KimuraR2 · 4:55 |
2025Jun 7
2025Jun
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WDEC18-1-5
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Ketlen Vieira14-3 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2024Oct 5
2024Oct
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WSUB17-1-5
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Holly Holm15-6 | Rear-Naked ChokeR2 · 1:47 |
2024Apr 13
2024Apr
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NCDEC16-1-5
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Julia Budd | Cancelled Bout |
2023Nov 24
2023Nov
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WDEC16-1-4
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Aspen Ladd11-4 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2023Nov 24
2023Nov
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LDEC15-1-4
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Larissa Pacheco18-4 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 |
2022Nov 25
2022Nov
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WSUB15-0-4
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Martina Jindrová6-2 | Arm TriangleR1 · 3:17 |
2022Aug 20
2022Aug
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NCDEC14-0-4
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Julia Budd | Cancelled Bout |
2022Jul 1
2022Jul
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WDEC14-0-3
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Kaitlin Young12-12-1 | Punches From the BackR1 · 2:35 |
2022Jul 1
2022Jul
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WDEC13-0-3
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Marina Mokhnatkina6-2 | DecisionR3 · 15:00 |
2022May 6
2022May
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WSUB12-0-3
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Taylor Guardado3-1 | ArmbarR2 · 4:00 |
2021Oct 27
2021Oct
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WDEC11-0-3
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Genah Fabian4-1 | Ground & PoundR1 · 4:01 |
2021Aug 19
2021Aug
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WSUB10-0-3
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Cindy Dandois16-6 | ArmbarR1 · 4:44 |
2021Jun 25
2021Jun
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WDEC9-0-3
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Mariana Morais16-10 | Ground & PoundR1 · 1:23 |
2021May 6
2021May
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NCDEC8-0-3
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Jozette Cotton | Cancelled Bout |
2020Dec 17
2020Dec
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WDEC8-0-2
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Courtney King4-1 | PunchesR2 · 4:48 |
2020Nov 20
2020Nov
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WDEC7-0-2
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Larissa Pacheco13-3 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 25:00 |
2019Dec 31
2019Dec
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WSUB6-0-2
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Bobbi-Jo Dalziel5-1 | ArmbarR1 · 3:32 |
2019Oct 11
2019Oct
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NCDEC5-0-2
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Genah Fabian | Cancelled Bout |
2019Oct 11
2019Oct
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WSUB5-0-1
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Morgan Frier4-2 | KeylockR1 · 3:35 |
2019Jul 11
2019Jul
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WDEC4-0-1
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Larissa Pacheco11-2 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 15:00 |
2019May 9
2019May
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NCDEC3-0-1
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Svetlana Khautova | Cancelled Bout |
2019May 9
2019May
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WDEC3-0
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Moriel Charneski3-4 | Ground & PoundR1 · 3:39 |
2018Dec 31
2018Dec
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WDEC2-0
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Jozette Cotton8-1 | Ground & PoundR3 · 1:24 |
2018Aug 16
2018Aug
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WSUB1-0
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Brittney Elkin3-4 | ArmbarR1 · 3:18 |
2018Jun 21
2018Jun
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