Overview
- The Eagle Tribune first reported the withdrawal, which journalist Léo Walker Guimaraes confirmed after Harrison underwent neck surgery.
- Recovery is projected at roughly six months, and the UFC has not announced an interim-belt plan or a new date for Nunes vs. Harrison.
- Julianna Peña and No. 3 contender Norma Dumont publicly offered to replace Harrison and face Amanda Nunes on short notice.
- Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong is viewed as the leading candidate to occupy the vacated co-main event slot, according to multiple reports.
- UFC 324 remains scheduled to headline Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title on the promotion’s Paramount+ debut.