Kayla Harrison shines in UFC; Olympic judoka’s historic victory at Madison Square Garden

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According to a report by Guardian Sport, while the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) faces criticism for its right-wing bravado and CEO Dana White's close ties to Donald Trump, it has provided an unprecedented path to wealth and fame for neglected Olympians. Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic judoka from Ohio, submitted Amanda Nunes on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden to defend her UFC women's bantamweight title. Harrison, who overcame teenage abuse and single motherhood while caring for her relatives' children, successfully transitioned from Olympic judo to MMA to achieve mainstream stardom.