Maycee Barber Opens Up About Her Medical Emergency

Maycee Barber

Maycee Barber Opens Up About Her Medical Emergency

Maycee Barber recently opened up about the medical emergency that led to the cancellation of her fight, sharing her confusion and the events surrounding that moment in her own words.

A Medical Mystery

Barber recalls being uncertain about exactly what happened during the lead-up to her scheduled fight. She explains, "We're not entirely sure what happened. Obviously, there was a medical emergency. We're not quite sure exactly what it was, what it is, but there was something that happened. And I don't exactly remember everything." The lack of clarity surrounding the incident has left the fighter searching for answers, as she reflects on the strange and unexpected turn of events.

The Backstage Event

According to Barber, the emergency took place backstage while she was warming up. "There was an event that happened in the back when I was warming up and the doctor, the commissioners, like everybody saw it. And the commissioners were, I guess they were asking me if I was okay, and I was saying that I was and then they didn’t think that I was." Despite her reassurances, the situation was serious enough to warrant intervention. Barber went on to say, "They kept asking the coaches and the coaches were like - Again, I’m not entirely sure because it’s hard for me to remember everything that happened - But from what I was told the coaches were like, 'We're not quite sure.' So they were trying to figure it out and they ended up all going and getting the doctors."

A Confusing Turn of Events

What followed was a rapid escalation, as Barber soon found herself being transported to the hospital. "Next thing I know I was in the back of the ambulance and being transported to the hospital," she stated. In the aftermath, Barber was left feeling disoriented, saying, "I’m just really confused to what exactly happened medically. I talked Hunter [Campbell] and the UFC and they’re working to get me the best doctors possible, the best specialists and trying to get the best answers that we can."

Realizing the Fight Was Over

As the confusion continued, Barber was still in a state of disbelief. "I thought I lost. I wasn’t quite sure what was going on. And they were like, 'Yeah, you didn’t fight. You didn’t fight at all.'" Her memory of the events leading up to the medical emergency was fragmented, but she clearly remembers the moments leading up to it. "I felt great going in. I remember going to the bus. I remember getting to the arena and I remember warming up, starting the warm-up. I felt good. I was confident. I was like, you know what, this is the moment. This is when I get to walk out for my first main event. All of these things and then everything else is kind of a blur," she reflected.

Fragments of Memory

Barber was also able to recall some specific moments during the emergency. "I remember bits and pieces. I remember Heather [Linden] and Dr. Davidson being up above me, like standing over me. And then I just remember getting in the back of an ambulance." Despite the uncertainty and confusion, it is clear that she is now focusing on recovering and getting the answers she needs.

FIGHT.TV Breaks It Down

Maycee Barber’s experience during her medical emergency remains shrouded in mystery, but with the help of the UFC and medical specialists, she hopes to piece together what happened. Her resilience in the face of this uncertainty demonstrates the mental toughness that all athletes need to endure, and fans are hoping for her quick recovery and eventual return to the Octagon.

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