"According to a report from the Eagle Tribune, Kayla Harrison has been forced to withdraw from the UFC 324 co-main event against Amanda Nunes on Jan. 24 to undergo surgery to repair herniated discs in her neck. Harrison reportedly sought treatment in New York ahead of the fight, but doctors determined that surgery was a necessity. Harrison vs. Nunes is expected to be rebooked at an undetermined date in the future. Sherdog.com confirmed Harrison's exit with a source close to the situation."
"The women's bantamweight title bout was one of the two featured fights - along with an interim lightweight championship clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett - anchoring the UFC 324 lineup, which marks the beginning of the promotion's broadcast partnership on Paramount+. UFC CEO Dana White recently touted Harrison vs. Nunes as "the greatest women's fight of all time." Harrison and Nunes were former training partners at American Top Team before "Lioness" exited the Florida-based gym."
Kayla Harrison withdrew from the UFC 324 co-main to undergo surgery for herniated discs in her neck. Doctors in New York deemed surgery necessary after pre-fight treatment. Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes will be rebooked at an undetermined date, and Sherdog.com confirmed Harrison's exit. UFC 324 also features Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for an interim lightweight title and marks the promotion's debut on Paramount+. Harrison is an Olympic gold medalist and former two-division Professional Fighters League champion who joined the UFC in 2024. Amanda Nunes is a former two-division UFC champion widely regarded as the greatest women's mixed martial artist.
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