Kayla Harrison critiques Ronda Rousey's MMA competition level
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Kayla Harrison, the current UFC women's bantamweight champion, expressed doubts about Ronda Rousey's MMA competition while in an interview on Deep Waters. Harrison acknowledged Rousey’s significance to women's MMA but criticized the quality of fighters she faced during her reign. Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, compared their careers, highlighting her own accomplishments in the sport. While they both have a judo background and were once roommates, Harrison stated she draws no influence from Rousey in mixed martial arts.
- •Harrison questions Rousey's quality of competition in MMA.
- •Harrison won gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
- •Both fighters have a shared judo background.
- •Harrison previously looked up to Rousey but now critiques her legacy.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Kayla Harrison trashes Ronda Rousey's MMA resume
"UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison isn't impressed with Ronda Rousey's MMA resume.
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