Kayla Harrison acquired emotional in an announcement confirming her withdrawal from UFC 324.
Harrison was scheduled to defend her bantamweight title in opposition to Amanda Nunes subsequent Saturday, however was compelled to withdraw as a consequence of a neck damage. Following the information, Harrison shared an emotional video of her assertion on Instagram.
“Hey everybody. Simply needed to offer you a little bit replace on how I am doing,” Harrison mentioned on Instagram. “That is tough. I needed to have neck surgical procedure yesterday right here in New York Metropolis with a specialist, Dr. Kim. So as a substitute, clearly I’ll need to reschedule the struggle. And I simply wish to say I am sorry, I am sorry to Amanda. I used to be actually wanting ahead to it.”
“And I wish to thank everybody. I wish to thank the UFC for taking excellent care of me. Dr. D, Jen, and the entire crew over there. I wish to thank Dr. Kimmy for assembly me right here in New York. And I wish to thank my mother for caring for my youngsters at house. I wish to thank all of the coaches at American High Crew and all my teammates.”
Kayla Harrison vows to return quickly
Ms Harrison was visibly shaken and cried as she made the assertion whereas carrying a neck brace.
Regardless of present process surgical procedure yesterday, Harrison vowed to return quickly, however is upset about not having the ability to struggle Nunes subsequent weekend.
“That is the primary day of restoration and the street to return begins now,” Harrison added. “I do not know God’s plan. He is aware of that is my dream. So I’ve to reward God within the mountains and I’ve to reward God within the valleys. So I am grateful for this. I hope this brings me nearer to God and that He makes use of this story in a strong approach. That is it. I am sorry, everybody. I will be proper again. I will be proper again.”
Kayla Harrison is 19-1 as an expert, successful the bantamweight title with a submission victory over Juliana Peña.
