US EditionKayla Harrison Survived Sex Abuse to Win Olympic Gold. She's Now a UFC Champ with a Mega Fight Ahead
- Kayla Harrison won the UFC bantamweight championship by submitting Julianna Peña via kimura at UFC 316 on Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- Harrison earned this title shot as the overwhelming favorite with a 19-1 record and judo expertise, stemming from her two Olympic gold medals and MMA success.
- She dominated Peña throughout the fight, controlling the ground game for over four minutes before forcing Peña to tap with five seconds left in round two.
- After Harrison’s victory, she called out Amanda Nunes, who ended her 2023 retirement and announced plans to fight the winner, setting up a major future title bout.
- This win advances Harrison’s UFC record to 3-0 and highlights her resilience while signaling a high-profile championship rematch with soon-to-be Hall of Famer Nunes.
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Donald Trump shows his love for new champion Kayla Harrison with rare gesture
PRESIDENT Donald Trump showed his love for UFC star Kayla Harrison with a surprise gesture. Trump attended UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. AFPPresident Donald Trump watched Kayla Harrison win in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday[/caption] GettyTrump gave Harrison a kiss on the cheek[/caption] And the President saw Harrison submit Julianna Pena in the co-main event. Harrison, 34, celebrated as she won the women’s bantamweight…
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Kayla Harrison survived sex abuse to win Olympic gold. She's now a UFC champ with a mega fight ahead
Around her neck or around her waist, Kayla Harrison has a knack for winning gold. Harrison is a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist.
Double Olympic gold medalist in judo and double champion in PFL. Now she can also call herself UFC champion. Kayla Harrison, 34, is now the most successful woman in the martial arts world
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