Fighter Profile: Janay Harding

Born: Christchurch, New Zealand
Fighting Out Of: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Date of Birth: 28/09/1994 – 24 years old
Professional Record: 6-6 - 4 Knockouts - 2 Decisions
Bellator Record: 3-3
Weight: 145 lbs. - Featherweight
Height: 5’10”
Fight Team: Kings Academy and MMAFFT
Social Media: Twitter - @harding_janay | Instagram - @janayharding | Facebook - @janayharding
Started martial arts at a young age and by the age of 14 earned her black belt in karate
Began her professional MMA career in 2014
Compiled a 3-3 record before signing for Bellator in December 2017
Made her promotional debut against Amber Leibrock at Bellator 199 on May 12, 2018 eventually losing the bout via unanimous decision
The highlight of her career in the Bellator cage to date is successive wins against Sinead Kavanagh and Matina Mokhnatkina including a stunning 1st round TKO against Kavanagh.
In her most recent outing at Bellator 259, she was defeated via submission in the second round in a memorable clash against Northern Ireland’s Leah McCourt.

Bellator