Kay Hansen
Kaylyn Susan Hansen (born August 14, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competed in the strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She also formerly fought in Invicta Fighting Championships. Background. Hansen grew up with a single mom and three younger sisters until the age of seven when her parents reunited. 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. Hansen originally played softball, but after seeing Ronda Rousey defeat Bethe Correia at UFC 190, she decided she  would rather train in MMA. 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. Mixed martial arts career. 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. Invicta Fighting Championships. Hansen made her professional debut as  a strawweight at . 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. Hansen faced Kalyn Schwartz at . After receiving an elbow to the temple that caused a bloody cut, she lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round. Hansen's next fight was for California Cage Warriors where she defeated Gabby Romero by third-round TKO. Hansen returned to Invicta at 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, , serving as a late replacement for Luanna Alzuguir and moving up to flyweight. Hansen lost to Blanchfield via majority decision. Hansen bounced back at in December 2018, returning to strawweight and defeated Sharon Jacobson via third round submission. Hansen had taken the fight against Jacobson on one week's notice, replacing Kanako Murata. In May 2019, Hansen lost a split decision to Magdaléna Šormová at Invicta FC Phoenix Series 1. In October, Hansen defeated Nicole Caliari via third round submission at . Ultimate Fighting Championship. Hansen  made her UFC debut on June 27, 2020, against Jinh Yu Frey at . She won the fight via a submission in round three. This win earned her the "Performance of the Night" award. Hansen faced promotional newcomer Cory McKenna on November 14, 2020, at . She lost the fight via unanimous decision. Hansen was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Cheyanne Vlismas on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21. However, Hansen pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced on March 12 by promotional newcomer Montserrat Ruiz. Later Hansen publicly opened about struggling with eating disorder which led to  the withdrawal and time off from the sport. Hansen was scheduled to face Jasmine Jasudavicius on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32. However, the pair was moved to UFC 270 on January 22, 2022, for undisclosed reasons. Hansen lost the fight via unanimous decision. Hansen faced Piera Rodríguez on April 9, 2022 at UFC 273. 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. She lost the fight via unanimous decision . Hansen was released by the UFC in mid April 2022. Professional boxing record. ! !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes