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Kayla Harrison Shares Health Update Ahead of Return at UFC 334

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has revealed she is fully recovered from a serious neck injury that required surgery, clearing the way for her highly anticipated return at UFC 334. Harrison, who last competed in July 2025 when she submitted Julianna Pena to claim the title, will face longtime rival Amanda Nunes in a rematch for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship.

The bout marks Harrison’s first fight since her surgery, which she described as a physically and mentally grueling experience, though she has since regained her confidence and readiness to compete. With a career record of 19-1 and a 3-0 return in the UFC since joining the promotion in 2024, Harrison enters the fight as the betting favorite, though Nunes—considered the greatest women’s MMA fighter of all time—brings her own striking prowess to the Octagon after a lengthy layoff.

The clash promises a high-stakes title showdown, blending Harrison’s ground dominance with Nunes’ striking expertise.

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