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A neck-injury forcing Kayla Harrison to postpone her bantamweight title bout with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 prompts the UFC to elevate an existing undercard matchup. The new co-main event will be Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong, with Harrison-Nunes postponed to a later date.
Renato Moicano floated Alex Pereira as the event’s potential savior after Kayla Harrison withdrew, suggesting Pereira could accept a short‑notice heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane to boost UFC 324’s appeal on Paramount+. He argues the card needs a big name to impress subscribers and deal executives, even as Dana White hinted at announcements and the lineup for UFC Seattle was rolled out.
Norma Dumont expressed readiness to face Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title after Kayla Harrison’s neck injury, as UFC 324’s title picture remains in flux with talk of an interim belt and other contenders being considered.
The planned 'biggest women's MMA fight ever' between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes was postponed after Harrison underwent neck surgery to repair herniated discs, delaying the bout by at least six months.
Kayla Harrison's intense weight cutting process for UFC fights has raised health concerns from a nutritionist, warning about the risks of repeated dehydration and extreme dieting, especially as she prepares for a potential fight against Amanda Nunes at 135lbs.
Kayla Harrison received a hero’s welcome at her gym after winning the UFC women’s bantamweight title, marking a significant milestone in her MMA career, with a future superfight against Amanda Nunes already scheduled.
Kayla Harrison underwent an intense 15-week training and diet regimen to make weight for UFC 316, where she won the bantamweight title after a tough weigh-in and a dominant fight, highlighting her resilience and marking a significant milestone in her MMA career.
Demetrious Johnson advised Kayla Harrison to retire after her UFC title win and avoid a potentially unfavorable fight against Amanda Nunes, citing the disparity in competition faced and Nunes' recent retirement. Nunes, who retired after her win in June 2023, plans to return but faces a drug testing delay that could postpone their super fight until 2026.
Kayla Harrison and Merab Dvalishvili delivered standout performances at UFC 316, earning $50K bonuses for their victories, with Harrison becoming the new women's bantamweight champion and Dvalishvili defeating Sean O’Malley. Additional bonuses went to Kevin Holland and Joo Sang Yoo for impressive performances.
Kayla Harrison won the UFC title at UFC 316 by submitting Julianna Peña and is set to face Amanda Nunes, who is returning from retirement for what could be a historic women's MMA matchup.
Kayla Harrison won the UFC 316 co-main event by submitting Julianna Peña with a kimura, earning her first UFC title and setting up a highly anticipated faceoff with Amanda Nunes, who announced her return to MMA after retirement. The event also featured several other fights with notable results.
Kayla Harrison, a former PFL champion and Olympic judoka, made her first 135lbs weight in her MMA career at UFC 316, overcoming a challenging cut to challenge Julianna Peña for the bantamweight title, demonstrating her discipline and resilience.
At UFC 316, all main card fighters made weight except Ariane da Silva, who missed weight by six pounds, raising concerns about her fight, while Kayla Harrison successfully made weight for her title fight, and the event is set to proceed with some drama and anticipation.
The article discusses the ongoing search for the next face of women's MMA following Ronda Rousey's dominance, highlighting upcoming UFC 316 fights between Julianna Peña and Kayla Harrison, and reflecting on the sport's history and current stars like Amanda Nunes and rising talents like Dakota Ditcheva.
Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, made her career-low weight of 135lb for UFC 316 after a grueling and controversial weight cut, raising concerns among fans about her health. She described the process as 'torture' and emphasized the mental and physical toll it takes, though she believes it is necessary to pursue UFC gold.