Maycee Barber hospitalized for nine days following UFC 299 win
UFC women’s flyweight fighter Maycee Barber has revealed that she was hospitalized for nine days following her UFC 299 unanimous decision win over Katlyn Cerminara on March 9.
“Well, the past few weeks were quite the ride and included lots of highs and lots of lows,” Barber wrote along with a video she posted on Instagram.
“Following my fight, I spent 9 days in the hospital being tested and treated for an infection that they thought were a mix of different things from Strep A to Staph. Being in the hospital and still not having a true definitive answer while battling a 105 degree fever for days, having extremely low blood pressure, HR, and oxygen, was incredibly hard. Despite having multiple IV antibiotics and medications over the course of several days, they were unable to get my fever to drop, which eventually led to me developing Pneumonia. It definitely wasn’t what I had planned and was honestly very scary at times. There were a few moments where I wasn’t sure if I was going to be okay, but I know that whatever happens was meant to happen and that it’s all just another piece of the puzzle of life. 🧩 Grateful for everyone who has been by my side through it all. Little scares like this make you really step back and appreciate those around you! God is good and I am blessed! 🤍”
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With the win over Cerminara, “The Future” moved her professional mixed martial arts career to 12-2. Barber is currently riding a six-fight win-streak inside the UFC octagon.
