Kayla Harrison On Her Return

UFC Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison (19-1) provided an update on her recovery from the neck injury that derailed her January fight with Amanda Nunes.

Harrison confirmed that her rehabilitation is going well. While the UFC has not officially locked in a date, Harrison identified September 2026 as her realistic target. Harrison’s withdrawal from UFC 324 just nine days before the event was a massive blow. Harrison underwent surgery to repair herniated discs. Now, Harrison has sent a direct message to Nunes, who has been waiting in the wings: “I look like a real assassin now. I look like someone tried to get me and they failed… I think I’m going to have a CT next week and if all looks good, then I’m allowed to start drilling. A couple weeks after that, I’ll be back to sparring. Mommy, soon come.”