In a surprising turn of events, Kayla Harrison's highly anticipated fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 has been postponed due to an unfortunate injury. Harrison, the reigning bantamweight champion, suffered an injury during training that necessitated surgical intervention.
According to a report from The Eagle Tribune, Harrison traveled to New York to seek medical attention for her condition just ahead of the January 24 event scheduled in Las Vegas. Following an evaluation, doctors concluded that surgery was essential to repair herniated discs in her neck, which means she has to withdraw from what many considered a pivotal matchup against Nunes.
While fans and analysts eagerly await news on when this compelling bout might be rescheduled, the UFC has not provided a specific date for when the fight will take place. This matchup was set to be a co-main event at UFC 324, with Justin Gaethje facing Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in the main event.
Adding to the anticipation, UFC President Dana White had previously labeled the Harrison vs. Nunes clash as "the greatest women’s fight of all time," emphasizing the significance of this showdown. The fight was expected to mark Nunes’ return to the octagon after her retirement in 2023, during which she held titles in both the UFC featherweight and bantamweight divisions.
Nunes had expressed her desire to reclaim the championship belt she relinquished upon her exit from the sport, while also stepping into the ring against a former teammate, Harrison, with whom she trained at American Top Team in Florida.
Now, both fighters will have to wait for a new date to finally settle the score, as their battle has been officially removed from the UFC 324 card. What are your thoughts on the postponement? Are you still excited to see this fight, or do you think it loses some of its luster with the delay? Share your opinions below!
