UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has been forced out of her scheduled title defense against Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 on January 24 after undergoing surgery to repair herniated discs in her neck. The withdrawal marks a significant blow to what was billed as one of the biggest fights in women’s MMA history.u200b
Kayla Harrison Injured Ahead of UFC 324
Harrison flew to New York last weekend to consult with UFC doctors, who recommended the procedure. She underwent surgery on Tuesday to address the injury, which will require at least six months of rehabilitation and training before she can return to competition.