Sijara Eubanks Releases Statement About Weight Miss For TUF 26 Finale Bout

Sijara Eubanks has issued her first publis statement about missing weight for her TUF 26 Finale bout. Eubanks, who was pulled from her shot at the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight title. Roxanne Modafferi is replacing Eubanks in the fight against Nicco Montano.

Eubanks’ statement notes that she had previously “cut more weight than most male fighters” and acknowledged she made some mistakes during her weight cut. She adds, “No excuses, I worked my ass off and went out on my shield. I was hospitalized early this morning for kidney failure but best believe I’ma be right back training and right back after that belt.”

The full statement is below, via her Instagram account:

First of all, I’m a champion. Point blank. I will be UFC champion, but it’s God’s will that it won’t be Friday night. I’m a gangster and I’ve cut more weight than most male fighters, and unfortunately there were some miscalculations this cut, no excuses, I worked my ass off and went out on my shield. I was hospitalized early this morning for kidney failure but best believe I’ma be right back training and right back after that belt. This game is full of ups and downs, true champs know that and bounce back. Nicco and Roxanne I’m sure will have a great fight, and best wishes to both those ladies. True class, those two. Nothing changes, I’m still the queen and I will claim my throne. Thank you to all my coaches, friends and family and the wonderful staff at UFC. God is good and I am truly blessed. #Repost @ufconfox (@get_repost) ・・・ BREAKING: Sijara Eubanks is OUT. Roxanne Modafferi is IN vs. Nicco Montano for the UFC women’s flyweight title! Who wins now? #TUF26Finale

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