At UFC 316, held on June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Kayla Harrison made history once again, this time inside the Octagon. In the co-main event, the two-time Olympic judo gold medalist faced off against Julianna Peña for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Kayla Harrison showcased her elite grappling skills, submitting Peña with a kimura in the second round to capture the title and cement her status as one of the most dominant crossover athletes in combat sports.
Kayla Harrison
But before she was wrapping UFC gold around her waist, Harrison was already a legend on the Olympic stage.