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Bellator fighter Daiane Silva still hospitalized after dangerous weight cut, remains in ICU

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Bellator MMA fighter, Daiane Silva remains hospitilized following a botched weight cut ahead of a scheduled fight against Eman Aldmulhaf back in September, with the Brazilian’s manager, Alex Davis confirming her condition a month after the initial incident.

Silva, who boasts an unbeaten 3-0 professional mixed martial arts record, was slated to make her Bellator MMA debut last month in the U.K., having landed a trio of consecutive victories over Carolina Kerr, and a pair of wins — including a championship success against Mirela Vargas before her scheduled bow.

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Bellator fighter Daiane Silva still hospitalized after dangerous weight cut, remains in ICU 2

Daiane Silva remains sedated following weight cut for Bellator London fight last month

And according to a report from MMA Fighting, who also received comment from the above-mentioned, Davis, while Bellator MMA have yet to return comment on request from the outlet, the organization flew one of the Brazilian’s friends to attend her in hospital in England, after Silva had been placed in an induced coma after suffering kidney failure as a result of her weight cut.