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Personal Information
| Full Name | Kayla Jean Harrison |
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1990 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 feet and 8 inches |
| Weight | 145 lb |
| Nickname | Doug |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 66 inches |
| Career Stats | 18-1 |
| Status | Active |
Kayla Harrison: A Brief Biography
Kayla Harrison is one of the leading professional mixed martial artists and an Olympic and world champion judoka from America. She was an active competitor of judo in the past, where she competed in the 78 kg weight category. Harrison won the 2010 World Judo Championships and also became a recipient of gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
After a successful career in judo, Kayla Harrison switched to professional mixed martial arts in 2016. She signed with the PFL and competed in its lightweight division. Harrison made her debut in the UFC at UFC 300 in a bantamweight showdown against the former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm. She defeated her by a second-round submission and entered the prized promotion with a win. She is scheduled to challenge the reigning bantamweight champion Julianna Pena at UFC 316 for the bantamweight title.
Kayla Harrison Personal Information
| Name | Kayla Harrison |
| Age | 34 |
| DOB | July 2, 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| Mother Name | Jeannie Yazell |
| Father name | Keanie Harrison Jr. |
| Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
| Net Worth | - |
| Height | 5 ft. 3 inches |
| Weight | 135 lb (weighed in for last fight) |
| Education | - |
| Relationship Status | unconfirmed |
Kayla Harrison Early Life
Kayla Harrison was born in Middleton, Ohio, USA, on July 2, 1990, to Keanie Harrison Jr. and Jeannie Yazell. She was supported by her mother to pursue a career in sports and was pushed to take up Judo at the age of 6.
Kayla Harrison Kids
Kayla Harrison has adopted her nephew and niece after her mother suffered a stroke in 2019. She was the guardian of the kids at that time and Harrison stepped in to take responsibility of the duo.
Kayla Harrison Social Media
Kayla Harrison maintains a social media presence on multiple platforms. The links to her social media profiles are mentioned below:
- Kayla Harrison Instagram
Kayla Harrison Endorsements
Kayla Harrison has endorsed brands like Celsius Energy Drinks, Thorne, and Fuji Sports. She also sells her own merchandise, which includes her apparel like T-shirts, headbands, and sportswear. Her endorsements have also been key contributors to her net worth besides her professional mixed martial arts career.
Kayla Harrison MMA Record
Kayla Harrison has a professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins and one loss as of May 28, 2025. She has six wins by knockout, seven by submission, and five by decision. Her only loss to date has come via a decision.
| 19 matches | 18 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
Kayla Harrison MMA Losses
Kayla Harrison locked horns with Larissa Pacheco at PFL 10 on November 25, 2022, in the PFL Lightweight tournament final. She lost the fight by a unanimous decision. The defeat is Harrison’s only professional loss as of May 2025.
Kayla Harrison Championships Won
Kayla Harrison won Olympic gold medals in judo in 2012 and 2016. In December 2019, Kayla Harrison locked horns with Larissa Pacheco at PFL 10 for the PFL women's lightweight title. She won the fight by a unanimous decision and became the women’s lightweight champion in the PFL.
Kayla Harrison Contract
Kayla Harrison competed in the PFL since making her debut in the fight promotion in 2018 until November 2023. On January 23, 2024, Dana White announced that the UFC had signed Harrison and she was scheduled to make her promotional debut in the promotion on April 13, 2024, in a bantamweight showdown at UFC 300 against the former bantamweight champion Holly Holm. She won the fight by submitting Holm in the second round.
Last updated on May 28, 2025
FAQs on Kayla Harrison
A. She is 34 years old as of May 2025.
A. She made her professional debut on June 21, 2018.
A. She competed in the lightweight division of PFL and is a bantamweight fighter in the UFC.
A. She made her bantamweight debut on April 13, 2024.
A. She faced her at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
