Two days away from a dream opportunity, Sijara Eubanks found herself in the midst of a nightmarish scenario.
After spending six weeks on The Ultimate Fighter 26, and defeating three top women’s flyweight contenders, the stage was set for Eubanks and TUF 26 castmate Nicco Montano to compete for the UFC’s inaugural 125-pound title at the finale show on Dec. 1 in Las Vegas, Nev. But the Wednesday prior to that event, news broke that Eubanks would be forced to withdraw after severe complications caused by her weight cut left her hospitalized.