"I just wanted to give a bit of an update on my end. Yeah, this is a tough one. I had to have surgery on my neck yesterday, here in New York City with the specialist Dr. [Han Jo] Kim. In lieu of that, obviously we're going to have to reschedule the fight [with Nunes]. And I just want to say, I'm sorry...to Amanda, I was really looking forward to it."
"This withdrawal marks the first time that Harrison has pulled out of a fight in her pro career that started in 2018. The two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo picked up those awards in 2012 and 2016, and her skills translated to MMA to the point that she won not one but two million-dollar tournaments with Professional Fighters League to build a record of 14-0."
"Bouncing into the UFC with a stellar win/loss tally of 15-1, Harrison steamrolled ex-champ Holly Holm in her UFC debut in 2024. A decision victory over Ketlen Vieira springboarded her into a championship showdown with Julianna Pena, whom she wrangled and tapped in two rounds to win the gold. Her first defense was slated for UFC 324, but that will have to wait."
Kayla Harrison, 35, required and underwent surgery for a herniated disc in her neck and withdrew from her scheduled co-main event championship fight at UFC 324 against Amanda Nunes. The withdrawal marks the first time Harrison has pulled out of a fight since beginning her pro career in 2018. Harrison earned two Olympic judo gold medals (2012, 2016), won two million-dollar Professional Fighters League tournaments to reach 14-0, and entered the UFC with a 15-1 record. She defeated Holly Holm, beat Ketlen Vieira, and submitted Julianna Pena to win the UFC bantamweight title; the promotion plans to rebook the bout and has not created an interim belt or stripped her title.
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