Kayla Harrison injury: Champion provides update on ... - CBS Sports
Harrison may resume training in the coming weeks as she looks to fulfill her long-awaited fight with Amanda Nunes
www.cbssports.comKayla Harrison has been in the news recently due to a neck surgery and her comeback timeline, with coverage noting she’s aiming for a title defense against Amanda Nunes after recovering from a herniated disc. She has discussed resuming training and the path to a return to the Octagon.
Key updates
- Injury and surgery: Harrison underwent neck surgery for a herniated disc and has been focusing on recovery. This has impacted her fight schedule and required time away from competition.
- Return-to-training timeline: In late March–April 2026 reporting, she indicated plans to resume drilling and eventually sparring contingent on medical clearance, with optimism about rebooking the Nunes fight.
- Fight status: The anticipated title fight with Amanda Nunes, originally planned for UFC 324, was postponed due to her injury, and promoters were expected to reschedule once Harrison was cleared.
- Public updates: She has given public updates about her recovery and mindset, including a message of readiness to return to competition once fully healthy.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest headlines from specific outlets (e.g., ESPN, UFC official, or major outlets) and summarize any new developments day-by-day, or I can compile a brief at-a-glance timeline of her injury, recovery, and anticipated return.