KAYLA HARRISON

Representing the United States, Kayla Harrison trained at American Top Team to master her transition from Olympic judo to mixed martial arts. After claiming two world titles in the Professional Fighters League, she entered the UFC bantamweight ranks in 2024. Her prowess in ground fighting allowed her to overcome opponents like Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira, eventually securing the division championship through a submission victory over Julianna Peña in the summer of 2025.

Entering the August 2026 event, the American holds a professional record of 19-1. Her current winning streak features the title-clinching submission against Peña, preceded by unanimous decision victories over Vieira and Aspen Ladd. Her lone career defeat occurred in late 2022 against Larissa Pacheco. She also defeated Holly Holm via a rear-naked choke earlier in 2024.