Overview
- Kayla Harrison withdrew after surgery for herniated neck discs, and her title defense against Amanda Nunes will be rescheduled.
- The promotion has not named a replacement or set an interim title plan, and O’Malley vs. Song was moved into the co-main event slot.
- Reporting points to a recovery of roughly six months, and Harrison’s manager said the long-standing injury posed serious risks if she fought.
- Norma Dumont and Julianna Peña publicly offered to face Nunes on short notice, and boxing champion Amanda Serrano also volunteered for a crossover bout.
- Harrison posted an emotional hospital video apologizing to Nunes, and Nunes shared training footage as she awaits the UFC’s next move.