She’s back! UFC champ Kayla Harrison announces her octagon return is imminent – ‘There’s a timeline’
Mommy soon come. Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s Bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison is closing in on her Octagon return after being sidelined earlier this year due to a serious neck injury. Harrison was originally scheduled to face former two-division champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 in what many billed as “the greatest women’s fight […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Kayla Harrison is seen on stage during the UFC It's On Seasonal Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC) Mommy soon come. Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s Bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison is closing in on her Octagon return after being sidelined earlier this year due to a serious neck injury .
Harrison was originally scheduled to face former two-division champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 in what many billed as “ the greatest women’s fight in UFC history . ” However, the bout was scrapped after Harrison withdrew to undergo surgery — putting her title reign on pause before it could truly take off. Now, the champ appears ready to resume business.
Speaking ahead of the UFC Vegas 116 broadcast (Sat. , April 25, 2026), Harrison revealed she’s been medically cleared and is back in full training. “Oh, your girl’s back, baby, I’m back,” Harrison said.
“I’m not going to make any announcements, but yeah, I think there’s a timeline. I’m back, I’m back on the mats, feeling good. I was sore as all get out last week.