{
  "id": 20119009,
  "title": "Kayla Harrison breaks the GOAT, chokes out Amanda Nunes to retain title at UFC 334",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/kayla-harrison-breaks-the-goat-chokes-out-amanda-nunes-to-retain",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kayla-harrison-breaks-goat-chokes-052219414.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nNunes, 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.",
  "summary": "Kayla Harrison answered the biggest question in women’s mixed martial arts Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, submitting returning legend Amanda Nunes via fourth-round rear-naked choke in the UFC 334 co-main event to retain her UFC women’s bantamweight title in emphatic fashion. Stepping into the Octagon for her first title defense after […] The post Kayla Harrison breaks the GOAT, chokes…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "UFC 334: Kayla Harrison Vs. Amanda Nunes Odds, Pick, And Prediction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ufc-334-kayla-harrison-vs-amanda-nunes-odds-pick-and-prediction",
        "published": "2026-11-12T02:56:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kayla Harrison taps out Amanda Nunes to retain 135-pound title in co-main event of UFC 334 at MSG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/kayla-harrison-taps-out-amanda-nunes-to-retain-135-pound-title-in-co",
        "published": "2026-11-15T05:14:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}