Kayla Harrison retains title with fourth-round submission of Nunes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:31 · Archive

Kayla Harrison retained her 135-pound title by submitting Amanda Nunes in the fourth round at UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

Kayla Harrison retained her 135-pound championship by submitting Amanda Nunes in the fourth round of the co-main event of UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. The fight spoiled Nunes's comeback after she had stepped away from the sport for three years.

Nunes (23-6) attempted to wrestle Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medal judo champion, but found herself on her back for much of the opening two rounds. Harrison landed a series of short punches and elbows to the head. Nunes acknowledged the difficulty of cutting weight to 135 pounds had affected her performance.

In the fourth round, Harrison tripped Nunes and followed her to the canvas to apply a rear naked choke. After securing the submission, Harrison reflected on her performance: 'I think I'm still in shock.' This was Harrison's first title defence. She had undergone spinal fusion surgery in January for a neck injury that delayed the anticipated fight until Saturday night. Ciryl Gane is set to defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Josh Hokit in the main event.

How it is being reported

• Kayla Harrison taps out Amanda Nunes to retain 135-pound title in co-main event of UFC 334 at MSGKayla Harrison retained her 135-pound championship when she choked out Amanda Nunes in the fourth round and spoiled the comeback bid of the woman widely recognized as the greatest female fighter in the co-main event of UFC 334 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.Clickorlando · 15 Nov, 05:12
• Kayla Harrison taps out Amanda Nunes to retain 135-pound title in co-main event of UFC 334 at MSGKayla Harrison retained her 135-pound championship when she choked out Amanda Nunes in the fourth round and spoiled the comeback bid of the woman widely recognized as the greatest female fighter in the co-main event of UFC 334 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.News4Jax · 15 Nov, 05:12

In this story: Kayla Harrison · Amanda Nunes · UFC · Madison Square Garden · New York · Brazil · Ciryl Gane · Josh Hokit

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