Kayla Harrison is presently single and has full custody of her niece and nephew via adoption. Aaron Handy and Kayla Harrison were previously engaged, but they decided to split ways. She later allegedly dated Anthony Rocco Martin. Kayla Harrison, a professional mixed martial artist and world and Olympic champion judoka from the United States, was born on July 2, 1990.
She now has a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and she will make her professional debut against Holly Holm. Kayla, who was born in Middletown, Ohio, started practicing judo at the age of six, after being introduced to the sport by her black-belt mother. She competed in judo in the 78 kg (172 lb) weight class, winning the 2010 World Judo Championships, gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, and triumphs at the 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games. Following her success at the 2016 Olympics, she switched to mixed martial arts and became the previous Professional Fighters League lightweight champion.
Kayla Harrison’s Relationships
According to a 2012 CNBC report, Kayla Harrison was engaged to Aaron Handy, a fireman and Judo black belt. Kayla Harrison allegedly ended her relationship with Aaron Handy and began dating professional mixed martial artist Anthony Rocco Martin. There have been no indications that Kayla Harrison is still in a relationship with Anthony Martin. However, the pair admitted to being together in a 2019 interview. Kayla is now more focused on her career and children, preferring to keep her dating status private.
Kayla Harrison Adopted Her Niece and Nephew
Kayla’s stepfather died abruptly in 2020, devastating her family. Kyla and Emery were in her stepfather’s care. Later, she opted to adopt and care for her niece Kyla and nephew Emery. As a consequence, Kayla Harrison was given full custody of the children and is overjoyed to be their mom. Furthermore, she often reveals in her Instagram pictures that she has fun and travels with her children.
“I love them so much, and I want to do it right for them. I thought I wanted to be the best (fighter) in the world so much. MULTIPLY THAT FEELING BY ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND. THAT’S HOW I FEEL FOR THESE CHILDREN.”
