Massive Blow to UFC 324
A week from media day for UFC 324 major news has shaken the card. The promotion has lost one of its biggest stars.
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison has been forced to withdraw from her scheduled title defense against former teammate and two-division champion Amanda Nunes due to a neck injury that required surgery.
The news was first reported by The Eagle Tribune and later confirmed by Leo Guimaraes.
The injury represents a significant setback for what many viewed as the most anticipated women’s fight in UFC history.
Harrison vs. Nunes was a matchup years in the making. Harrison has long spoken about her desire to face Nunes, and by many accounts, the fight was a major reason she pursued a UFC career. For Nunes, widely regarded as the greatest women’s fighter of all time, the bout was a key factor in her decision to come out of retirement.
With Harrison sidelined, questions now loom over the future of the UFC women’s bantamweight championship and what comes next for Nunes.
Injuries are an unavoidable reality in mixed martial arts, and the UFC has often shown an ability to pivot when faced with late obstacles. Still, losing Harrison vs. Nunes is a major blow—particularly for a card that was set to serve as the promotion’s debut event on Paramount, where the UFC was clearly aiming to make a lasting first impression.
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