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Kayla Harrison Withdraws From UFC 324 Title Fight Against Amanda Nunes After Neck Injury

The UFC is weighing whether to keep Amanda Nunes on the January 24 card for an interim bout.

Overview

  • Harrison pulled out of her scheduled bantamweight title defense on January 24 after suffering a neck injury that requires surgery.
  • The matchup was slated as the UFC 324 co-main event in Las Vegas on the promotion’s Paramount+ debut card.
  • The Eagle Tribune first reported the withdrawal, which was later confirmed by journalist Leo Walker Guimaraes.
  • Guimaraes reported a projected recovery timeline of about six months, though the UFC has not announced a timetable.
  • The promotion is expected to explore rebooking the fight and is considering keeping Nunes on the card, with options reported to include an interim title or opponents such as Julianna Peña or Norma Dumont.