Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison: Champion updates her health status and raises the tension for the UFC superfight.

Kayla harrison in face with Amanda nunes in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFCEspanol

Kayla harrison She may be close to having her long-awaited super fight against Amanda nunes rescheduled in the UFC octagon. The current bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) was scheduled to face the Brazilian in the co-main event of the UFC 324, a confrontation that would mark the return of the 'Lioness'. However, the American needed to go through a neck surgery to correct a herniated disc, which ended up postponing the duel.

During an appearance on the 'DeathRow Podcast', Harrison updated her health status, expressing confidence in her recovery. The fighter stated that she will undergo a CT scan in the coming days and, if the results are positive, she intends to resume training in a few weeks. Furthermore, she adopted a humorous tone when commenting on her surgical scar.

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“Now (with this scar) I look like a real killer… I’m having a CT scan next week and, if all goes well, I’ll be back to training a few weeks later… Mom will be here soon,” she said. Kayla harrison.

Kayla Harrison shows her post-surgery scar.

In the photo, released by the official X account (formerly Twitter) of American Top Team, the two-time Olympic judo champion has removed her neck brace, and the scar on the front of her neck is visible. Despite the surgery having been performed recently, Kayla appears smiling.

Kayla harrison Shows scar after neck surgery. Photo: Reproduction/X.