Are Kayla Harrison's kids adopted?

Last Modified Oct 2, 2024 19:22 GMT
Kayla Harrison with her niece and nephew
Image courtesy: @kaylaharrisonofficial on Instagram

Kayla Harrison is a celebrated former judoka and a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division as a mixed martial artist. Starting her journey as a judo competitor, Harrison won multiple accolades and awards, and eventually shifted towards professional mixed martial arts. She made her debut in the mixed martial arts universe as a professional on June 21, 2018.

Right after her debut as a professional mixed martial artist, Kayla Harrison maintained a dominant run in PFL. She bulldozed most of her rivals in the promotion and kept winning fights one after the other, amassing 15 wins without suffering a loss. Harrison suffered her first professional loss in mixed martial arts on November 25, 2022, against Larissa Pacheco at PFL 10. She is currently signed with the UFC, where she is ranked the No. 3 women’s bantamweight fighter, Harrison also maintains eleventh spot in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Kayla Harrison’s Kids

Kayla Harrison has custody of his nephew and niece. She adopted the kids after her mother, who had custody of the children, suffered a stroke, leaving grim chances of recovery. Harrison stepped up and took custody of the children and now raises them as their guardian.

Kayla Harrison’s Parents

Kayla Harrison is the daughter of Jeannie Yazell and Kenny Harisson Jr. She was born on July 2, 1990, in Middletown, Ohio, USA. Her mother herself was a black belt and it was she who encouraged Kayla Harisson to take the sport.

FAQs on Kayla Harrison's Kids

A. Yes, Kayla Harrison’s kids are adopted.


A. Kayla Harrison was born on July 2, 1990.


A. Kayla Harrison is 34 years old as of October 2, 2024.


A. She has a reach of 66 reach.


A. Jeannie Yazell and Kenny Harrison Jr. are the parents of Kayla Harrison.

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