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.