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“I Am In Need Of Help”- UFC Fighter Jessica Eye Details Brutal Medical Complication

Published 09/03/2020, 7:28 AM EDT

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Former women’s Flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye took to Instagram and shared some deeply personal news related to her health. ‘Evil’ Eye revealed to fight fans that she had been struggling with gallbladder issues that hindered her training and performances. The news comes almost two months removed from her last outing against Cynthia Calvillo where she ended up losing.

Additionally, her last two fights have brought into question her ability to make the divisional weight limit effectively. The recent news surrounding the incident sheds light on her struggles and gives a detailed insight into the situation.

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Jessica Eye speaks out

The elite 125-pound fighter explained that she began experiencing significantly damaging symptoms around the time she contested for the belt. Jessica Eye was violently finished by ‘The Bullet’ who dispatched her by head kick KO.

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“I most recently had my gallbladder removed. I first stated experiencing issues in June of 2019 right before I fought Valentina for the UFC title. The morning of weigh-ins was Day 0 for my gut health, as well as my overall health. It first began with sharp pains in my right side, light-headed that would cause a black spot in my vision, painful spontaneous bathroom visits even with/without consumption of food, brain fog, and other unpleasant side issues that shows its ugly face to me.”

She went on to express her emotions when these issues of ‘Brain fog’ and compromised vision led to botched weight cuts. Fans and critics alike were firm believers that following her recent failed attempt on the scales, that a move up was necessary.

“I don’t know what to do anymore”

Moreover, she continued to lament on the grave situation and shared a desire to receive some help and support. It seems as though the aforementioned situation is beyond anything that Jessica Eye could have imagined.

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“It’s now Sept. 1, and I am in need of help!” Eye said. “I am not sure where to turn right now with what to do next. feel the doctors took out my organ and just said, ‘Figure it out.’ I am struggling DEEPLY to eat, feel good, and get back to any type of physical activity. I don’t know what to do anymore, and I feel I am inadequate to get myself through this and be able to return to normal life and the octagon.”

“If anyone can point me in the directions to get help, I am begging. I just don’t know what to do now, and I don’t want to just give up.”

Going 1-2 in her last three fights, the Cleveland native will be hoping to rectify the situations. Not to mention gear herself on track and regain her status as being a top contender in a division desperate for game challengers.

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Also Read: Jessica Eye’s detailed post via Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmELcsF44a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live.
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