Report: Harrison has neck surgery, UFC title bout vs. Nunes ppd.
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has postponed her title defense against Amanda Nunes due to surgery for herniated discs in her neck.
- Harrison sought medical advice in New York last weekend, and UFC doctors recommended the procedure, leading to the fight's cancellation.
- The bout, scheduled for UFC 324 in Las Vegas, was highly anticipated as it featured Harrison against Nunes, who is considered one of the greatest female fighters ever.
- Amanda Nunes, 37, was set to come out of retirement for this fight, adding historical significance to the matchup.
- The UFC has not yet announced a new date for the rescheduled championship fight.
