Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes result: Submission decides UFC 334 co-main event title fight

Kayla Harrison was supposed to welcome “The Lioness” to the Octagon in January, but the bantamweight champion withdrew from her co-main event at UFC 324 due to a neck injury that required surgery.

Ten months later, the former teammates fought for gold in the 135-pound division at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Watch Kayla Harrison submit Amanda Nunes

Kayla Harrison retained her bantamweight belt with a rear naked choke submission in the fourth round.

Amanda Nunes looked like she could spring a surprise when she hurt her opponent with big punches early on.

However, the first round turned when the fight hit the ground, and Harrison secured a crucifix position, allowing him to abandon ground strikes until the end of the five-minute frame.

UFC commentator Joe Rogan was left perplexed when Nunes spent most of the second round trying to take down his opponent.

“The Lioness” suffered a takedown, but was knocked to the ground when Harrison bounced to his feet and used the judo skills that won him two Olympic gold medals.

The second round ended with Harrison in crucifix position, dropping punches and trying to get submissions.

Nunes appeared to be cruising in the third round. The 38-year-old scored a takedown, reversed Harrison’s throw attempt and looked for a rear naked choke.

Ultimately, she found herself on the bottom, eating big punches from Harrison, who opened up a cut above her opponent’s eye.

The fourth round saw Harrison catch a kick and jump on Nunes’ back as she fell to the ground.

A rear naked choke was quickly applied and Nunes tapped out almost immediately.

Kayla Harrison reportedly considering retirement after UFC 334

Kayla Harrison was asked if she could move up a weight class or potentially retire during her post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

“I have a lot of decisions to make when I get home,” the bantamweight queen said,

“Every time I gain weight, I say ‘never again.’ So we’ll see.

“I definitely have some injuries from that fight. I’m going to have to heal.”

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