Kayla Harrison vs Ronda Rousey
Kayla Harrison vs Ronda Rousey: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey?
Harrison's rivalry with Rousey is a legendary one in women's mixed martial arts. The two fighters have a long history of competition, dating back to their judo days. Their rivalry has been marked by intense battles and dramatic finishes, and has earned them both a reputation as two of the greatest fighters of all time.
Kayla Harrison
Key numbers
- Winsover 1,000
- Lossesmultiple
- Knockoutsover 100
- Submissionsover 50
- Fights in the UFCover 10
Top honours
- UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion2025
- PFL Women's Lightweight Champion2019
- Olympic Gold Medalist2012, 2016
- World Judo Championships Gold Medalist2010
- USJF Hall of Fame Inductee2015
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Ronda Rousey
Key numbers
- Total MMA FightsOver 10
- MMA WinsMultiple
- MMA LossesFew
- Title Defenses6
- WWE Championships3
Top honours
- UFC Women's Bantamweight ChampionFirst champion, held title until 2015.
- Olympic Bronze Medalist in Judo2008 Summer Olympics.
- WWE Raw Women's ChampionWon in 2018.
- WWE SmackDown Women's ChampionWon twice in 2022.
- UFC Hall of Fame InducteeInducted in 2018.