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Kay Hansen
American mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kay Hansen (born August 14, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competed in the strawweight division of Invicta Fighting Championships. She also formerly fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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Background
Hansen grew up with a single mom and three younger sisters until the age of seven when her parents reunited.[4][2] At the age of 16, her parents separated and Kay stayed with her father despite the "manipulating and toxic environment" he upheld since her childhood.[4]
Hansen originally played softball, but after seeing Ronda Rousey defeat Bethe Correia at UFC 190, she decided she would rather train in MMA.[5][6] She trained under Erik Paulson at Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), competing in Pankration Youth Fights for an undefeated record of 4–0: two armbars, one Americana, and one unanimous decision.[7]
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Mixed martial arts career
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Amateur career
Hansen made her amateur debut in September 2017, less than a month and a half after her 18th birthday. The fight took place under Fight Club OC at their Gladiator MMA Championship Series 3. She fought Cecilia Padilla in the flyweight division and won via technical knockout in the first round.[8]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Hansen made her professional debut as a strawweight at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz.[9] She defeated opponent Emilee Prince within the first two minutes of round one via armbar, making her the youngest fighter to win a fight in IFC history.[8][10]
Hansen faced Kalyn Schwartz at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba. After receiving an elbow to the temple that caused a bloody cut, she lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[11][12] Hansen's next fight was for California Cage Warriors where she defeated Gabby Romero by third-round TKO.
Hansen returned to Invicta at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin in September 2018 with an impressive third-round TKO victory over Helen Peralta. After the bout, Hansen called out undefeated flyweight prospect Erin Blanchfield. Hansen would get that fight at the very next event, Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson, serving as a late replacement for Luanna Alzuguir and moving up to flyweight.[13] Hansen lost to Blanchfield via majority decision.[14]
Hansen bounced back at Invicta FC 33: Frey vs. Grusander II in December 2018, returning to strawweight and defeated Sharon Jacobson via third round submission.[15] Hansen had taken the fight against Jacobson on one week's notice, replacing Kanako Murata.[16] In May 2019, Hansen lost a split decision to Magdaléna Šormová at Invicta FC Phoenix Series 1.[17] In October, Hansen defeated Nicole Caliari via third round submission at Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez.[18]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Hansen made her UFC debut on June 27, 2020, against Jinh Yu Frey at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.[19] She won the fight via a submission in round three.[20] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[21]
Hansen faced promotional newcomer Cory McKenna on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.[22] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]
Hansen was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Cheyanne Vlismas on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.[24] However, Hansen pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced on March 12 by promotional newcomer Montserrat Ruiz.[25] Later Hansen publicly opened about struggling with eating disorder which led to the withdrawal and time off from the sport.[26]
Hansen was scheduled to face Jasmine Jasudavicius on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.[27] However, the pair was moved to UFC 270 on January 22, 2022, for undisclosed reasons.[28] Hansen lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]
Hansen faced Piera Rodríguez on April 9, 2022 at UFC 273.[30] At the weigh-ins, Hansen weighed in at 118.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and she forfeited 20% of her purse which went to Rodríguez.[31] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]
Hansen was released by the UFC in mid April 2022.[33]
Return to Invicta Fighting Championships
On April 29, 2022, it was announced that Hansen had signed a multi-fight contract with Invicta FC.[34]
She made her debut with the promotion on June 28, 2024 at Invicta FC 55: Bernardo vs. Rubin against Sayury Cañon, winning the bout via split decision.[35]
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Professional grappling career
Hansen was scheduled to compete in a flyweight Combat Jiu-Jitsu superfight against Bre Stikk at Medusa 5 on December 28, 2023.[36]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Jinh Yu Frey[21]
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Performance of the Night (one time) vs. Sharon Jacobson[37]
- Fight of the Night (one time) vs. Nicole Caliari[38]
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| 14 matches | 8 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 5 |
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
Amateur record
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
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Professional boxing record
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See also
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External links
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