BREAKING NEWS:The First Time Kayla Harrison Used Elbows, She Left Her Opponent in a Puddle of Blood
The First Time Kayla Harrison Used Elbows, She Left Her Opponent in a Puddle of Blood Turning Point in Kayla Harrison’s MMA Career
Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, transitioned to mixed martial arts with a level of dominance few could match. Known for her grappling expertise and raw physical strength, Harrison quickly became a rising force in the MMA world. However, it was during one particular fight — the first time she was allowed to use elbows — that fans and critics alike saw a new, more dangerous version of her.In that moment, everything changed.
In her early MMA career, Harrison competed in promotions where elbow strikes on the ground were prohibited. But when she finally entered a ruleset that allowed them, she didn’t hold back. Within minutes of the fight, she took her opponent to the ground — her comfort zone — and began raining down sharp, calculated elbows. The result was brutal. Her opponent was left in a puddle of blood, overwhelmed by the intensity and precision of Harrison’s ground-and-pound assault.
The shocking visual of that finish quickly went viral across MMA media, signaling to the world that Harrison wasn’t just a grappler — she was evolving into a complete mixed martial artist.
Since then, Harrison’s reputation as a serious contender in women’s MMA has only grown. Now competing in the UFC, she poses a legitimate threat to top-ranked fighters in the featherweight and bantamweight divisions.
The night she first unleashed her elbows was a turning point — not just for her career, but for how the MMA world views her. Kayla Harrison proved that when her full arsenal is unlocked, she becomes one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport.