Janay Harding

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Janay Harding
Born (1994-09-28) September 28, 1994 (age 29)
Christchurch, New Zealand
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
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 was born in Christchurch, New Zealand but moved to Australia's Gold Coast at the age of 10 when her father, Geoffrey Charlton, passed away.[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]

Harding is scheduled to face Dayana Silva on April 23, 2022 at Bellator 279.

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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

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See also

References

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External links

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