Kayla Harrison successfully defended her UFC bantamweight championship by submitting former double champion Amanda Nunes in the fourth round of their highly anticipated co-main event bout at UFC 334. The victory marks the biggest win of Harrison's mixed martial arts career and solidifies her legacy in the sport.
Nunes, who had come out of a three-year retirement for this superfight, was unable to overcome Harrison's grappling prowess. Despite an early surge from Nunes, Harrison weathered the storm and secured a rear-naked choke to secure the win. Following the fight, Harrison remained noncommittal about her future, leaving the door open for retirement discussions, though she also expressed interest in a potential rematch at a different weight class.
Kayla Harrison Submits Amanda Nunes to Retain Bantamweight Title at UFC 334
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