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Kayla Harrison Submits Amanda Nunes to Retain Bantamweight Title
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In Short: In the co-main event, Kayla Harrison submitted Amanda Nunes via rear-naked choke in the fourth round to retain the women's bantamweight championship.
Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes – FULL FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS! | UFC 334. Boxing Signal
Ciryl Gane successfully defended his heavyweight title at UFC 334 on Saturday night, defeating Josh Hokit by unanimous decision inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Gane, who was elevated to undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the title, outpunched Hokit throughout the fight to retain his belt.
In the co-main event, Kayla Harrison submitted Amanda Nunes via rear-naked choke in the fourth round to retain the women's bantamweight championship. Harrison ended a rivalry nearly eight years in the making, solidifying her own legacy in the process.
Hokit, who made his promotional debut last year after earning a UFC contract on 'Dana White's Contender Series,' was challenging for a championship in just his fifth fight with the promotion. Despite putting on a blistering pace and refusing Gane any space to operate, Hokit ultimately fell short in his bid for the title.
Nunes, returning from a 3½-year retirement, chose to grapple with Harrison, a two-time Olympic medalist. However, Harrison only needed Nunes to make a single mistake as she rushed in to lock in the rear-naked choke at 1:29 of Round 4.
UFC CEO Dana White announced during UFC 331 that Gane would defend his undisputed heavyweight title against Hokit at UFC 334 on November 14 in Madison Square Garden. According to BetOnline Sports & Casino, the initial odds for the heavyweight title fight opened on June 6 with Gane listed at -150.
The bout between Harrison and Nunes was highly anticipated, with both fighters having a lot more than gold on the line. Harrison had been recovering from successful neck surgery and had been training for the past nine months, while Nunes was making her return after a long hiatus.
In the aftermath of the fight, 'The Incredible Hok' gave Buffer the middle finger, a gesture that highlighted the intensity of the bout. Meanwhile, Harrison's victory over Nunes was seen as a significant moment in women's MMA history.
What this adds
Kayla Harrison's victory over Amanda Nunes was a significant moment in women's MMA history, solidifying Harrison's legacy as a champion.
The initial odds for the heavyweight title fight between Gane and Hokit opened with Gane favored at -150.
What's confirmed
- Ciryl Gane defended his heavyweight title for the first time with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Josh Hokit at UFC 334 inside New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
- Gane, who was elevated from interim titleholder to heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the title in September, outpunched Hokit throughout the fight to retain his belt.
- In the co-main event, Kayla Harrison ended a rivalry nearly eight years in the making, submitting Amanda Nunes via rear-naked choke early in Round 4.
- Kayla Harrison submitted Amanda Nunes with a rear-naked choke in the fourth round to retain the women's bantamweight championship in the co-main event.
What's still developing
- Impossible to deny 😤 @KaylaH locks in the RNC in RD4 to remain The Champ!
- #Polymarket #UFC334 pic.twitter.com/KogQRt4Wfs In the co-main event, Kayla Harrison managed to submit the conscious G.O.A.T.
- Taking on either of the younger contenders probably comes down to whether Harrison is willing to continue to cut all the way down to 135 pounds.
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