KAYLA HARRISON

Kayla Harrison is an American mixed martial artist representing American Top Team. A two-time Olympic judo gold medalist and former two-time PFL lightweight titleholder, she transitioned to the UFC bantamweight division in 2024. Her background centers on a world-class grappling foundation, which she leveraged to claim the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship during her tenure in the promotion.

Entering this event, Harrison holds a career record of 19-1-0. Her current momentum includes a streak of four consecutive victories. Most recently, she secured the bantamweight title via a kimura submission against Julianna Peña in June 2025. Her prior wins include a unanimous decision over Ketlen Vieira, a rear-naked choke finish of Holly Holm, and a decision victory against Aspen Ladd. This run follows her lone professional defeat against Larissa Pacheco in late 2022.