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Kayla Harrison comments on Ronda Rousey’s UFC legacy ahead of fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:37 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Kayla Harrison comments on Ronda Rousey’s UFC legacy ahead of fight

Summary

Kayla Harrison spoke about Ronda Rousey’s influence in the UFC prior to her title match against Amanda Nunes. While Harrison acknowledges Rousey as a pioneer for women's MMA, she questions the level of competition Rousey faced, stating that Rousey dominated fighters with limited experience. The two share a history in judo, where Rousey defeated Harrison twice when they were younger. Harrison went on to achieve Olympic success and currently holds the UFC Bantamweight title. Their respective careers highlight contrasting paths in combat sports, with Rousey earning a bronze medal in 2008 and Harrison securing gold in 2012 and 2016.

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By the Numbers

•Harrison discusses Rousey before her fight with Nunes
•Acknowledges Rousey as a pioneer but questions her competition
•Both fighters have a shared judo background
•Rousey has a bronze Olympic medal and Harrison has two golds
•Harrison currently holds the UFC Bantamweight title

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12:37 PMYahoo Sports — UFC veteran delivers shady backhanded compliment about Ronda Rousey’s legacy

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Ahead of her scheduled Women’s Bantamweight Title match against Amanda Nunes, Kayla Harrison recently opened up about Ronda Rousey’s UFC legacy . While the 36-year-old Harrison believes Rousey helped pave the way for women in the UFC, she also questioned Rousey’s run in the promotion. Discussing on Deep Waters, the UFC women’s bantamweight champion […] The post UFC veteran delivers shady backhanded compliment about Ronda Rousey’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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