"Kayla's not been 100% for the last three years, Abdelaziz told Submission Radio. Since her PFL days, she always had tingling. She couldn't lift her arm... The UFC flew her to New York, and the doctors said she immediately needs surgery because if she doesn't get surgery, it could paralyze her. But immediately after the surgery, all the pain is gone."
"Harrison (19-1) parted ways with the Professional Fighters League and signed with the UFC in 2024. Harrison earned a title shot after just two UFC wins. The Olympic gold medallist judoka submitted Julianna Pena to win the vacant UFC women's bantamweight title last year. Harrison immediately chose surgery, which was performed by Dr. Han Jo Kim. Abdelaziz revealed that Harrison's pain disappeared immediately after the surgery. The UFC plans to rebook Harrison's title defense against Nunes after the champ recovers."
Kayla Harrison experienced neck problems and tingling for the last three years that limited her arm movement. The UFC flew her to New York where doctors diagnosed herniated discs and warned that delaying surgery could lead to paralysis. Harrison underwent immediate neck surgery performed by Dr. Han Jo Kim, with pain disappearing right after the procedure. Harrison withdrew from her scheduled UFC 324 title defense against Amanda Nunes to recover. Harrison joined the UFC in 2024 after leaving the PFL, earned a title shot after two UFC wins, and won the vacant bantamweight title by submitting Julianna Pena.
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