Help Jayla reach 200 submissions
Albuquerque’s 10-Year-Old MMA Phenom Needs Your Support to Compete Across the Country
About Jayla Perkins
Hi, I’m Jayla Perkins!
I’m 10 years old, I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and I’m an MMA fighter. I’ve been training since I was 7 years old, and I practice MMA at Jackson Wink Academy and Jiu Jitsu at The War Room of Jiu Jitsu.
I have won over 175 matches...over 150 of those were by submission! And my big goal is to reach 200 submissions by the end of this year! That means I need to travel to even more tournaments all across the country, and that’s why I'm looking for sponsorships.
When I’m not training or competing, I'm playing football with the ABQ Bulldogs, or wrestling with the ABQ Bulldogs. I also might be hanging out with my 5 younger siblings, drawing and painting, or running bake sales to raise money for my journey. One day, I want to fight in the UFC and inspire other young girls and boys to dream big and go after what they love. I want to be the Serena Williams of the UFC!
Thank you so much for cheering me on and being part of my journey!
🥊 Join My Corner
How Your Help Makes ALL the Difference
I’ve set a HUGE goal for myself this year: I want to compete in as many top tournaments as I can and hit 200 submissions before the year ends! Every competition pushes me to grow, learn, and represent my city, my family, and everyone who believes in me.
But traveling to these tournaments adds up fast. Between flights, hotels, registration fees, and gear, it’s a big investment. That’s why I’m looking for amazing sponsors (like you!) to join my corner and help make this journey possible.
Your support helps cover travel, lodging, and training so I can show up strong, focused, and ready to leave it all on the mat!
🏆 Upcoming Tournaments I’m Aiming For:
- Tampa, FL – Aug 16 (Grappling Industries)
- Atlanta, GA – Aug 23 (Grappling Industries)
- Charlotte, NC – Aug 30 (Newbreed JJ Samurai)
- Chattanooga, TN – Sept 6 (American Grappling Federation)
- Memphis, TN – Sept 13 (FUJI BJJ)
- Fuquay Varina, NC – Sept 20 (Chickjitsu Exclusive)
- Birmingham, AL – Sept 27 (Good Fight Sub Only)
- Foley, AL – Oct 11 (American Grappling Federation)
- Atlanta, GA – Oct 25 (NAGA Georgia)
- Nashville, TN – Nov 1 (NAGA Tennessee)
- Little Rock, AR – Nov 15 (Submission Challenge)
- Columbus, OH – Dec 6 (Grappling Industries)
- Cleveland, OH – Dec 20 (Grappling Industries)
If you'd like to help sponsor my journey, just select an option below. Thank you so much for believing in me...I promise to fight with everything I’ve got!