Kayla Harrison, a seasoned mixed martial artist, boasts an impressive record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the 135 lbs weight class, she stands tall at 5' 8', with a reach of 66'. Harrison's fighting style is rooted in Judo, a discipline she has demonstrated mastery over throughout her career. Her performance statistics reflect her proficiency, averaging 4.29 significant strikes per minute and maintaining a striking accuracy of 62%. Additionally, she absorbs an average of 1.1 strikes per minute, showcasing her robust defense with a strike defense rate of 66%. In terms of takedowns, Harrison attempts an average of 2.84 per 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 37%. Her submission attempts per 15 minutes stand at 0.9. As of her last fight on June 7, 2025, she held the UFC Championship title in the Women's Bantamweight division and ranked #2 in the pound-for-pound ranking. Notable victories include a submission win against Holly Holm via rear naked choke in her UFC debut on April 13, 2024, and a submission victory against Julianna Pena via kimura in a later fight. Her most recent bout was against Julianna Pena, which she won on June 7, 2025.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-07 | UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 | Julianna Pena | SUB Kimura | 2 | 4:55 | Win |
| 2024-10-05 | UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. | Ketlen Vieira | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win |
| 2024-04-13 | UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill | Holly Holm | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 2 | 1:47 | Win |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2025-06-07 | Julianna Pena | 1084 | Win | +23 | 1064 |
| 2 | 2024-10-05 | Ketlen Vieira | 1055 | Win | +17 | 1041 |
| 1 | 2024-04-13 | Holly Holm | 1057 | Win | +24 | 1024 |