US EditionIs Kayla Harrison injured? Amanda Serrano willing to step in as UFC 324 fight reportedly postponed
Kayla Harrison underwent surgery for two herniated discs and will be out for at least six months, causing her UFC 324 title defense to be postponed.
- On Jan. 24, the scheduled title fight was postponed after Kayla Harrison, UFC women's bantamweight champion, withdrew from her bout against Amanda Nunes at T-Mobile Arena, UFC officials confirmed.
- Harrison said she had surgery in New York City with a specialist and posted an emotional video one day after the injury, wearing a neck brace and thanking medical staff.
- Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, last fought in June at UFC 315, winning the 135-pound belt by submitting Julianna Peña, and she is expected to be sidelined for at least six months.
- Harrison said `This is Day 1 of recovery, and the road back starts now.` She had hoped to compete at the June 14 UFC White House event, but that seems unlikely.
- Harrison expressed gratitude, saying `I was really looking forward to it, and I just want to thank everyone.` in her emotional statement after pulling out of UFC 324.
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