Kayla Harrison's Net Worth 2024, Career, and Family

Who is Kayla Harrison?

Kayla Harrison is set to make her promotional debut at the historic UFC 300 event. The former PFL star is the only American to have won a gold medal in Judo. The Olympic gold medalist has an impressive record of 16-1 and has had quite an impressive run in the PFL and now looks to make the same impact in the UFC.

Kayla Harrison’s early life

Kayla Harrison was born in Middletown, Ohio, on July 2nd, 1990. Being born to a parent who was a black belt in Judo, it wasn't long before the 33-year-old took up an interest in the sport and started her journey by the age of 6.

Harrison excelled in the sport and won a World Championship at the age of 20 in Tokyo, Japan in 2010 and would go on to win the Olympic Gold Medal at the age of 22 in 2012. She won another Gold Medal in the 2016 Olympics.

Kayla Harrison’s partner and children

According to a report by CNBC, the UFC featherweight was once engaged to fellow judo practitioner and firefighter, Aaron Handy. However, the couple seems to have parted ways as Harrison was seen with a teammate from American Top Team and former UFC fighter, Anthony Rocco Martin. The two were seen together in some interviews. But as of 2024, it is unclear if the two are still dating.

As for children, Harrison has adopted her niece, Kyla, and nephew Emery. Harrison decided to adopt, after her mother, who had custody of Kyla and Emery at the time, suffered a stroke which took a long time to recover.

Kayla Harrison’s net worth 2024

UFC bantamweight Kayla Harrison is one of the most accomplished female combat sports athletes on the planet. Having a record of 16-1 in MMA and having won the Olympic medal twice in MMA along with multiple other Judo and MMA championships, it is safe to say that Harrison made most of her career earnings through combat sports. She has an estimated net worth of over 1.5 million USD.

Kayla Harrison’s career timeline

Kayla Harrison made her professional MMA career all the way back in June 2018 in the PFL against Brittney Elkin. She would go on an absolute tear, winning 15 fights in a row before losing to Larissa Pacheco in PFL 10: 2022 championships. She also won two lightweight titles in the PFL. After the loss, she won her next against Aspen Ladd, which was also her last fight in the PFL.

Kayla Harrison’s partnerships and endorsements

As of April 2024, Kayla Harrison seems to have a partnership with Hatashita Sports, Fuji Sports, and Celsius Energy.

Kayla Harrison’s career stats and records

Kayla Harrison, going into her fight against former UFC Bantamweight champion, Holly Holm at UFC 300, has a record of 16-1. She has won two world titles in PFL, where she holds a 15-1 record. Of the 16 career wins, 9 were first-round finishes. She has 6 wins by KO/TKO and submissions each, and 4 wins via decision. Her sole career loss was also a decision.

Kayla Harrison’s Judo career

Kayla Harrison has had quite an impressive career in Judo. She has won 2 Olympic Gold Medals in 2012 and 2016, 1 gold, and 2 bronze in the World Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2014. She would also win 4 gold medals (2011, 2015 and 2016), 1 silver medal (2015) and 2 bronze (2003) in continental championships.

Harrison has 13 gold. 6 silver and 6 bronze medals in IJF World Tour: Masters/Grand Slam/Grand Prix. She has also won 10 gold, 4 silver, and 2 Bronze in the World Cups/Continental Open.

The newly signed UFC star also has 11 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze in international tournaments. 8 Gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze in National Championships Seniors. And has 6 gold medals in the National Championships Juniors.

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