Kayla Harrison is a leading professional mixed martial artist who has competed in the women’s lightweight division and made her bantamweight debut at UFC 300 in a bout against Holly Holm. The Ohio-born fighter fought in the PFL as a professional fighter before getting signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). On June 21, 2018, Kayla Harrison made her debut in mixed martial arts against Brittney Elkin in a lightweight showdown. She won the fight via a first-round submission and took off to a dominant start as a professional fighter. After a successful stint in the PFL, which started in 2018 and ended in 2023, Kayla Harrison switched promotions and is braced for her second fight in the UFC.
In January 2024, the news of Kayla Harrison’s inclusion in the UFC was announced by Dana White. She won against Holly Holm via a rear naked choke in the second round and got ranked as the No.3 contender in the division. Moreover, she is now gearing up for her next fight at UFC 307 against Ketlen Vieira.
Kayla Harrison's MMA record
Kayla Harrison has a professional mixed martial arts record of 17 wins and 1 loss as of September 2024. She has 6 wins throughout the knockout, 7 by submission, and 4 by decision. Harrison has lost 1 fight by decision.
| 17 matches | 16 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
Kayla Harrison's losses
Kayla Harrison has suffered one professional loss as a professional mixed martial artist ever since making her debut. She locked horns with Larissa Pacheco at PFL 10 on November 25, 2022. The fight went on for five rounds and the winner was later decided on the judges’ scorecard, which scored the fight 48-47 in Pacheco’s favor. Larissa Pacheco was declared the winner by a unanimous decision. The defeat against Pacheco is Harrison’s first professional loss as she gears up for her next professional bout at UFC 307.
*Last updated on September 26, 2024.
FAQs on Kayla Harisson MMA Record
A. She is 34 years old.
A. She has a professional mixed martial arts record of 17 wins and 1 loss.
A. She has just lost one fight as of September 2024.
A. She made her debut at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
A. She made her professional debut on June 21, 2018.
