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24 Facts About Kay Hansen

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Kay Hansen was born on August 14,1999 and is an American OnlyFans model and former mixed martial artist who competed in the strawweight division of Invicta Fighting Championships.

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At the age of 16, her parents separated and Kay Hansen stayed with her father despite the "manipulating and toxic environment" he upheld since her childhood.

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

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Kay Hansen made her amateur debut in September 2017, less than a month and a half after her 18th birthday.

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Kay Hansen fought Cecilia Padilla in the flyweight division and won via technical knockout in the first round.

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Kay Hansen made her professional debut as a strawweight at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs Niedzwiedz.

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Kay Hansen 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.

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Kay Hansen faced Kalyn Schwartz at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs Jandiroba.

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Kay Hansen's next fight was for California Cage Warriors where she defeated Gabby Romero by third-round TKO.

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Kay Hansen returned to Invicta at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs Morandin in September 2018 with an impressive third-round TKO victory over Helen Peralta.

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Kay 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.

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Kay 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.

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Kay Hansen had taken the fight against Jacobson on one week's notice, replacing Kanako Murata.

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In May 2019, Kay Hansen lost a split decision to Magdalena Sormova at Invicta FC Phoenix Series 1.

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Kay Hansen made her UFC debut on June 27,2020, against Jinh Yu Frey at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs Hooker.

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Kay Hansen won the fight via a submission in round three.

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Kay Hansen faced promotional newcomer Cory McKenna on November 14,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs dos Anjos.

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Kay Hansen was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Cheyanne Vlismas on March 20,2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.

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Later Kay Hansen publicly opened about struggling with eating disorder which led to the withdrawal and time off from the sport.

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Kay Hansen was scheduled to face Jasmine Jasudavicius on January 15,2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.

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Kay Hansen faced Piera Rodriguez on April 9,2022 at UFC 273.

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At the weigh-ins, Kay Hansen weighed in at 118.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight limit.

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Kay Hansen made her debut with the promotion on June 28,2024 at Invicta FC 55: Bernardo vs Rubin against Sayury Canon, winning the bout via split decision.

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Kay Hansen was scheduled to compete in a flyweight Combat Jiu-Jitsu superfight against Bre Stikk at Medusa 5 on December 28,2023.