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In late June 2026, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison was forced to withdraw from her scheduled UFC 324 title bout against Amanda Nunes after suffering a serious neck injury. Reports indicate she underwent surgery for herniated discs in her neck on medical advice, leading to the cancellation of what was billed as one of the biggest fights in women’s MMA history. The promotion has opted to postpone Harrison vs. Nunes to a later date in 2026 rather than keep Nunes on the card against a replacement. Early estimates suggest Harrison could be sidelined for around six months, raising questions about the division’s immediate future.
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