Kayla Harrison Withdraws from UFC 324; Amanda Nunes Fight Postponed
UFC 324 has experienced a significant setback as bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison is withdrawing from her scheduled match against Amanda Nunes. This withdrawal comes after Harrison suffered an injury during training, necessitating surgical intervention.
Kayla Harrison’s Injury and Withdrawal
According to reports from The Eagle Tribune, Harrison flew to New York to seek treatment for her herniated discs in her neck. Following an assessment, doctors determined that surgery was essential for her recovery. As a result, she will not compete in the highly anticipated fight set for January 24 in Las Vegas.
Future of the Fight
Despite the cancellation, the UFC plans to reschedule the matchup between Harrison and Nunes at a later date. However, there is currently no specific timeline for this rebooking.
Original Fight Card
The fight between Harrison and Nunes was slated as the co-main event at UFC 324. The headlining match was set to feature Justin Gaethje facing Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.
Background on the Fighters
- Kaila Harrison: Current bantamweight champion.
- Amanda Nunes: Former champion aiming to reclaim her title after retirement.
- Previous Connection: Both fighters previously trained together at American Top Team in Florida.
Now, with their match scrapped from UFC 324, fans will have to wait to see these two competitors face off. Until then, both fighters are focused on their respective recovery and training plans.
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