Harrison Says Prime Rousey Couldn't Armbar Her
Kayla Harrison said she believes she could beat Ronda Rousey in their primes, arguing that Rousey’s famous armbar would not work on her because they learned the technique together. Harrison credited Rousey with paving the way for women’s MMA but questioned the level of her opponents, while pointing to her own Olympic and judo achievements.
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About Kayla Harrison
Kayla Jean Harrison is an American professional mixed martial artist and former judoka. She currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the current UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. She is the first female fighter to win an Olympic gold medal and a UFC championship. She is also a former two-time Professional Fighters League lightweight champion. As of November 18, 2025, she is #2 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.
Everything about Kayla Harrison →- Occupation
- judoka, mixed martial arts fighter
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 2, 1990
- Website
- http://kaylaharrison.com/