Harrison Says Prime Rousey Couldn't Armbar Her

UFC champion Kayla Harrison said she believes Ronda Rousey’s signature armbar would not work against her in a hypothetical prime-versus-prime matchup, noting that they learned the technique at the same judo gym. Harrison credited Rousey with paving the way for women’s MMA and said she is grateful to build on that legacy, but questioned the level of competition Rousey faced in the cage. Their history dates to judo, where Rousey beat Harrison twice when Harrison was a teenager; Rousey later won Olympic bronze, while Harrison won two Olympic gold medals and cited a broader record of international titles as evidence of her credentials.