Kayla Harrison taps out Amanda Nunes to retain 135-pound title in co-main event of UFC 334 at MSG

On Saturday night, at the grand Madison Square Garden, Kayla Harrison etched her name in the history books by choking out Amanda Nunes, the reigning champion, to retain her UFC women's bantamweight title. This victory answers one of the most pressing questions in women's mixed martial arts. Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist, defended her title with emphatic style, winning in the fourth round via rear-naked choke.

Nunes, stepping back into the Octagon after a three-year hiatus, put on 23-6 record, but Harrison's relentless pressure proved too much. Harrison capitalized on her close-range advantage and relentless pressure, wearing down the veteran fighter. She secured top control, moved into a dominant back-control position, and quickly locked in the rear-naked choke, forcing Nunes to tap out. This victory solidified Harrison's reign atop the 135-pound division, marking a defining moment in their longstanding rivalry.