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MMA Fighting covers Spaten Fight Night 3 in Sao Paulo, headlined by Shogun Rua vs Glover Teixeira in boxing; results include Luan Medeiros defeating Juan Cruz in boxing, Raz Hershko defeating Bia Souza in golden-score judo, Rafaela Silva defeating Prisca Awiti in judo, and Felipe Preguiça defeating Nicholas Meregali in a jiu-jitsu bout.
Olympic judo champion Kayla Harrison says Ronda Rousey’s story about enduring a long judo bout is a blatant lie as Rousey promotes a Netflix comeback against Gina Carano; Harrison questions the promotion and notes Carano hasn’t fought since 2009, with Amanda Nunes potentially in the mix for Harrison’s future.
Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a prominent Native American figure and Colorado politician who served in both the House and Senate, has died at age 92. Known for his bipartisanship, advocacy for Native American issues, and diverse career including Olympic judo participation, Campbell's life was marked by significant contributions to politics, sports, and Native American heritage.
Kayla Harrison credits Ronda Rousey for inspiring her MMA career, recalling their only judo match in 2005 where she was defeated by Rousey amid personal struggles, and expressing gratitude for Rousey's role in breaking barriers for women in combat sports.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made a successful UFC debut with a second-round submission win over Holly Holm at UFC 300, showcasing her dominant judo skills and ground-and-pound abilities. Harrison's victory marks a significant transition from her successful career in judo and PFL to the UFC, where she aims to become a champion in the bantamweight division. Despite Holm's recent record, the win serves as a warning to the rest of the division, signaling Harrison's arrival as a formidable contender.