Kay Hansen

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Kay Hansen
Born (1999-08-14) August 14, 1999 (age 25)
California, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Strawweight
Flyweight
Reach63 in (160 cm)
Fighting out of Fullerton, California, U.S.
Team 10th Planet Fullerton [1]
Classic Fight Team (2020–present) [2]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [3]
Years active2015–present
Professional boxing record
Total5
Wins1
Losses4
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins8
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout1
By decision5
Amateur record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kay Hansen (born August 14, 1999) is an American sex worker [4] and former mixed martial artist (MMA) who competed in the strawweight division of Invicta Fighting Championships. She also formerly fought in 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. [5] [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. [5]

Hansen originally played softball, but after seeing Ronda Rousey defeat Bethe Correia at UFC 190, she decided she would rather train in MMA. [6] [7] 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. [8]

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. [9]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Hansen made her professional debut as a strawweight at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz. [10] 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. [9] [11]

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. [12] [13] 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. [14] Hansen lost to Blanchfield via majority decision. [15]

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. [16] Hansen had taken the fight against Jacobson on one week's notice, replacing Kanako Murata. [17] In May 2019, Hansen lost a split decision to Magdaléna Šormová at Invicta FC Phoenix Series 1. [18] In October, Hansen defeated Nicole Caliari via third round submission at Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez. [19]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hansen made her UFC debut on June 27, 2020, against Jinh Yu Frey at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. [20] She won the fight via a submission in round three. [21] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award. [22]

Hansen faced promotional newcomer Cory McKenna on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. [23] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [24]

Hansen was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Cheyanne Vlismas on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21. [25] However, Hansen pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced on March 12 by promotional newcomer Montserrat Ruiz. [26] Later Hansen publicly opened about struggling with eating disorder which led to the withdrawal and time off from the sport. [27]

Hansen was scheduled to face Jasmine Jasudavicius on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32. [28] However, the pair was moved to UFC 270 on January 22, 2022, for undisclosed reasons. [29] Hansen lost the fight via unanimous decision. [30]

Hansen faced Piera Rodríguez on April 9, 2022 at UFC 273. [31] 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. [32] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [33]

Hansen was released by the UFC in mid April 2022. [34]

Return to Invicta Fighting Championships

On April 29, 2022, it was announced that Hansen had signed a multi-fight contract with Invicta FC. [35]

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. [36]

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. [37]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches8 wins6 losses
By knockout21
By submission40
By decision25
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win8–6Sayury CañonDecision (split) Invicta FC 55: Bernardo vs. Rubin June 28, 202435:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss7–6Piera RodríguezDecision (unanimous) UFC 273 April 9, 202235:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (118.5 lb) bout; Hansen missed weight.
Loss7–5 Jasmine Jasudavicius Decision (unanimous) UFC 270 January 22, 202235:00 Anaheim, California, United StatesFlyweight bout.
Loss7–4 Cory McKenna Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos November 14, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–3 Jinh Yu Frey Submission (armbar) UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker June 27, 202032:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win6–3Liana PirosinDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 March 6, 202035:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win5–3Nicole CaliariSubmission (guillotine choke) Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez October 4, 201931:14 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesFlyweight bout. Fight of the Night.
Loss4–3Magdaléna ŠormováDecision (split) Invicta FC Phoenix Series 1 May 3, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win4–2 Sharon Jacobson Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 33: Frey vs. Grusander II December 15, 201834:43 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss3–2 Erin Blanchfield Decision (majority) Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson November 16, 201835:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United StatesFlyweight bout.
Win3–1 Helen Peralta TKO (elbows) Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin September 1, 201834:16 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesReturn to Strawweight.
Win2–1Gabby RomeroTKO (punches)CCW 7: Super ShowJuly 29, 201832:00 Campo, California, United StatesFlyweight debut.
Loss1–1 Kalyn Schwartz TKO (punches) Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba March 24, 201824:27 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win1–0Emilee PrinceSubmission (armbar) Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz December 8, 201711:23 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesStrawweight debut.
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Carolina JimenezDecision (unanimous) Invicta Phoenix Series 2 September 6, 201915:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesFlyweight tournament reserve bout. Exhibition bout.

Amateur record

Professional record breakdown
1 match1 win0 losses
By knockout10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Cecilia PedillaTKO (punches)Gladiator MMA Championship Series 3September 23, 201711:43 Los Angeles, California, United StatesAmateur Debut

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Professional boxing record

5 fights1 win4 losses
By decision14
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
5Loss1–4 Flag of the United States.svg Shurretta Metcalf UD4, 2:00Mar 15, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Southern Junction Nightclub, Irving, Texas
4Loss1–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jessica JuarezMD4, 2:00Jan 31, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Viejas Casino & Resort, Alpine, California
3Win1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Veronica TorresUD4, 2:00Jul 20, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton, California
2Loss0–2 Flag of the United States.svg Marcia AgripinoMD4, 2:00Jun 2, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
1Loss0–1 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Aida SatybaldinovaUD4, 2:00Apr 18, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Westin Bonaventura Hotel, Los Angeles, California

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