Janay Harding
Janay Harding | |
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Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | September 28, 1994
Other names | Hollowpoint |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm) |
Style | Karate |
Fighting out of | Sydney, Australia |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 11 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 4 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Janay Harding (born September 28, 1994) is a New Zealand female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Bellator MMA. Since January 1, 2021 Sherdog has her ranked as the #7 Female Featherweight in the world.[1] As of December 7, 2021, she is #6 in the Bellator Women's Featherweight Rankings.[2]
Background[]
Harding lost her father, Geoffrey Charlton, at the age of 10.[3]Starting martial arts at a young age, Harding earned a black belt in karate at the age of 14.[4]
Mixed martial arts career[]
Early career[]
Harding started her professional MMA career in 2014, compiled a 3-2 record, though the two losses on her professional record came against current UFC fighter Jessica-Rose Clark and previous Bellator title challenger Arlene Blencowe, while also losing to Megan Anderson in an amateur bout. Harding made her international debut in May 2017, travelling to Hong Kong where she secured a second round stoppage over Ramona Pascual.[5][6][3]
Bellator MMA[]
Signing with Bellator MMA in December 2017, Harding made her promotional debut against Amber Leibrock at Bellator 199 on May 12, 2018. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[7]
Harding faced Sinead Kavanagh at Bellator 207 on October 12, 2018. She won the bout after it was stopped due to a cut.[8]
Harding faced Marina Mokhnatkina on March 29, 2019 at Bellator 219. She won the bout via unanimous decision.[9]
Harding faced Amanda Bell at Bellator 233 on November 8, 2019. She lost the fight via third-round knockout.[10]
Harding faced Jessy Miele at Bellator 251 on November 5, 2020. She won the bout via unanimous decision.[11]
Harding faced Leah McCourt on May 21, 2021 at Bellator 259.[12] At the weigh-ins, McCourt weighed in at 149.4 pounds, three and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and McCourt was fined a percentage of her purse, which went to Harding.[13] After looking dominant in the second round with her striking, Harding was caught with an upkick while trying to pass McCourt's guard and fell into a triangle choke, losing the bout via submission.[14]
Boxing[]
Harding faced Tayla Harris for the vacant Australian female super-welterweight title at The Melbourne Pavilion on November 22, 2019. She lost the bout via TKO in the 4th round.[15]
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
11 matches | 6 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 2 |
By submission | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 2 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 6–5 | Leah McCourt | Submission (triangle choke) | Bellator 259 | May 21, 2021 | 2 | 2:42 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (149.4 lb) bout; McCourt missed weight. |
Win | 6–4 | Jessy Miele | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 251 | November 5, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Loss | 5–4 | Amanda Bell | TKO (punches) | Bellator 233 | November 8, 2019 | 3 | 4:44 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 5–3 | Marina Mokhnatkina | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 219 | March 29, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Win | 4–3 | Sinead Kavanagh | TKO (cut) | Bellator 207 | October 12, 2018 | 1 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Loss | 3–3 | Amber Leibrock | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 199 | May 12, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California | |
Win | 3–2 | Ramona Pascual | TKO (punches) | Fight Factory Gym: E-1 World Championship | May 31, 2017 | 2 | N/A | Hong Kong | |
Loss | 2–2 | Arlene Blencowe | KO (punches) | Legend MMA 1 | January 28, 2017 | 1 | 1:08 | Gold Coast, Queensland Australia | |
Loss | 2–1 | Jessica-Rose Clark | Decision (unanimous) | Eternal MMA 19 | July 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | |
Win | 2–0 | Jess Doueihi | TKO (punches) | Brace 36 | September 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:26 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
Win | 1–0 | Helen Malone | TKO (punches) | Eternal MMA 5 | May 3, 2014 | 1 | 1:59 | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings - Women's Featherweight". Sherdog. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Bellator Rankings". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ a b "Harding's struggle with father's passing". Māori Television. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Bellator's Harding trip home worth it". Māori Television. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Janay Harding victorious in international debut – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Janay Harding signs with Bellator MMA – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Tucker, Bryan (2018-05-12). "Bellator 199 Results: Bader vs. King Mo". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Tucker, Bryan (2018-10-12). "Bellator 207 Results: Mitrione vs. Bader". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Tucker, Bryan (2019-03-29). "Bellator 219 Results: Awad vs. Girtz". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ Tucker, Bryan (2019-11-08). "Bellator 233 Results: Salter vs. Van Steenis". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Marrocco, Steven (2020-11-05). "Bellator 251 results: Corey Anderson manhandles Melvin Manhoef for second-round finish". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "McCourt to fight Harding in May". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Bellator 259 weigh-in results: Two fighters come in heavy, including co-headliner". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Leah McCourt turns tables with upkick, submits Janay Harding in wild Bellator 259 finish". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Tayla Harris obliterates boxing rival". Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Janay Harding". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
External links[]
- 1994 births
- Living people
- New Zealand female mixed martial artists
- Featherweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing karate
- Bellator female fighters
- New Zealand female karateka
- Sportspeople from Christchurch