Kayla Harrison

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1. When was Kayla Harrison born?July 2, 1990
2. Where was Kayla Harrison born?Midland, Michigan, USA
3. What is the career?Professional Mixed Martial Artist and former Judoka
4. What is the rankings?#3 Pound-for-Pound in UFC (as of June 10, 2025)
5. Who is Kayla Harrison?Kayla Harrison is a super strong athlete who won Olympic gold medals in judo and became a UFC champion.
6. How many Olympic gold medals did she win?She won two Olympic gold medals, one in 2012 and another in 2016.

Rokudan: A 6th-degree black belt rank in Judo, signifying advanced mastery and experience.
Pound-for-Pound Rankings: A ranking system in combat sports that compares fighters of different weight classes based on perceived skill and effectiveness.
Takedown: A technique used in grappling sports to bring an opponent from a standing position to the ground.
Grappling: A type of combat sport that focuses on clinching, holds, and joint locks rather than striking.