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Kayla Harrison Has Neck Surgery, UFC Postpones Nunes Title Fight

The Jan. 24 lineup is reshaped with O’Malley–Song elevated to co-main.

Overview

  • From a New York hospital, Harrison confirmed surgery for herniated neck discs with specialist Dr. Kim and apologized to Nunes and fans.
  • The UFC officially removed Harrison vs. Nunes from UFC 324 and said the matchup will be rescheduled for a later date.
  • Reporters estimate Harrison’s recovery at roughly six months, leaving the women’s bantamweight timetable uncertain.
  • Norma Dumont and Julianna Peña publicly volunteered to face Nunes on short notice, and boxer Amanda Serrano also offered to step in.
  • Rose Namajunas vs. Natalia Silva was promoted to the main card as the promotion left any interim-title decision unannounced.