The most decorated judoka in American history transitioning to become one of MMA's most dominant champions — two Olympic gold medals in judo, undefeated PFL champion and a fighter whose grappling mastery is unlike anything the women's game has seen.
The most decorated judoka in American history transitioning to become one of MMA's most dominant champions — two Olympic gold medals in judo, undefeated PFL champion and a fighter whose grappling mastery is unlike anything the women's game has seen. Mixed martial arts requires mastery across striking, wrestling and ground fighting, combined with the ability to implement strategy under pressure. Career highlights included Olympic Gold 2012, 2016 (Judo), PFL Women's Lightweight Champion x2, First American woman to win Olympic gold in judo. The measure of a great mma athlete is the ability to perform consistently over time, and Kayla's record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. Kayla's career stands as a testament to the dedication that sustained excellence in mma demands across many years of competition.
Olympic Gold 2012, 2016 (Judo)
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2012, 2016 (Judo)
- PFL Women's Lightweight Champion x2
- First American woman to win Olympic gold in judo