Janay Harding

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Janay Harding
Born (1994-09-28) September 28, 1994 (age 28)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Other namesHollowpoint
NationalityNew Zealander
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
Style Karate
Fighting out of Sydney, Australia
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins6
By knockout4
By decision2
Losses8
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Janay Harding (born September 28, 1994) is a New Zealand mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. She is most notable for her time in Bellator MMA.

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Background

Harding was born in Christchurch, New Zealand but moved to Australia's Gold Coast at the age of ten when her father, Geoffrey Charlton, passed away. [1] Starting martial arts at a young age, Harding earned a black belt in karate at the age of 14. [2]

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. [3] [4] [1]

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. [5]

Harding faced Sinead Kavanagh at Bellator 207 on October 12, 2018. She won the bout after it was stopped due to a cut. [6]

Harding faced Marina Mokhnatkina on March 29, 2019 at Bellator 219. She won the bout via unanimous decision. [7]

Harding faced Amanda Bell at Bellator 233 on November 8, 2019. She lost the fight via third-round knockout. [8]

Harding faced Jessy Miele at Bellator 251 on November 5, 2020. She won the bout via unanimous decision. [9]

Harding faced Leah McCourt on May 21, 2021 at Bellator 259. [10] 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. [11] 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. [12]

Harding faced Dayana Silva on April 23, 2022 at Bellator 279. [13] She lost the bout via unanimous decision. [14] [15]

Harding faced Sinead Kavanagh in a rematch on February 25, 2023 at Bellator 291. [16] She lost the fight by unanimous decision. [17]

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. [18]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches6 wins8 losses
By knockout42
By submission01
By decision25
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss6–8Jamie EdendenDecision (unanimous)Beatdown Promotions 5September 16, 202335:00 Eatons Hill, Queensland, Australia
Loss6–7 Sinead Kavanagh Decision (unanimous) Bellator 291 February 25, 202335:00 Dublin, Ireland
Loss6–6 Dayana Silva Decision (unanimous) Bellator 279 April 23, 202235:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss6–5 Leah McCourt Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 259 May 21, 202122:42 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesCatchweight (149.4 lb) bout; McCourt missed weight.
Win6–4 Jessy Miele Decision (unanimous) Bellator 251 November 5, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss5–4 Amanda Bell TKO (punches) Bellator 233 November 8, 201934:44 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win5–3 Marina Mokhnatkina Decision (unanimous) Bellator 219 March 29, 201935:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win4–3 Sinead Kavanagh TKO (cut) Bellator 207 October 12, 201815:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss3–3 Amber Leibrock Decision (unanimous) Bellator 199 May 12, 201835:00 San Jose, California
Win3–2Ramona PascualTKO (elbows and punches)Fight Factory Gym: E-1 World ChampionshipMay 31, 201721:43 Hong Kong
Loss2–2 Arlene Blencowe KO (punches)Legend MMA 1January 28, 201711:08 Gold Coast, Queensland Australia
Loss2–1 Jessica-Rose Clark Decision (unanimous)Eternal MMA 19July 30, 201635:00 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Win2–0Jess DoueihiTKO (punches)Brace 36September 19, 201511:26 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win1–0Helen MaloneTKO (punches)Eternal MMA 5May 3, 201411:59 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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