US Olympic hero Kayla Harrison chokes out Amanda Nunes in fourth round to retain UFC title
Summary
Kayla Harrison retained the UFC bantamweight title by submitting Amanda Nunes with a rear-naked choke in the fourth round at Madison Square Garden. Nunes returned from a three-year retirement, while Stephen Thompson won his retirement fight against Charles Radtke by third-round stoppage.Key Facts
- Harrison defeated Nunes by submission in the fourth round.
- Harrison retained her UFC bantamweight championship with the win.
- Nunes returned to competition after three years away from fighting.
- Harrison’s first title defense was delayed after neck surgery that included spinal fusion.
- Harrison had not fought since June 2025 before facing Nunes.
- Stephen Thompson stopped Charles Radtke with a spinning wheel kick in the third round.
- Thompson retired after the fight at age 43.
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