Kayla Harrison has withdrawn from her bantamweight title fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 324. The scheduled bout was set for January 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Harrison’s withdrawal comes after she underwent surgery for a neck injury.
Details on the Withdrawal
The injury prompted Harrison to share her situation via an emotional Instagram video. In the video, she appeared in a neck brace from her hospital bed, expressing her regret for missing the fight.
Upcoming Match Rescheduling
The highly anticipated bout, initially planned as the co-main event, will be rescheduled. Harrison stated, “We’re going to have to reschedule the fight.” She acknowledged her disappointment in not being able to compete.
Recovery Journey
Harrison declared, “This is day one of recovery, the road back starts now.” She expressed gratitude to those supporting her during this challenging time, including:
- The UFC for their care
- The doctor who performed the surgery
- Her mother, who is caring for her children
- Her coaches and team
Harrison concluded her message with an optimistic outlook, saying, “I’ll be back soon.” Fans and the UFC community await further updates regarding the rescheduling of the title fight against Nunes.
