Bobby Green is reportedly being tended to by UFC doctors after collapsing backstage at the UFC 258 weigh-ins.
UFC President Dana White told the media that Green collapsed backstage, according to TSN's Aaron Bronsteter. Green (27-11-1) was one of the last fighters to weigh-in on Friday, but he made the lightweight limit of 156. Green was scheduled to square off with fellow veteran Jim Miller (32-15).
White tells media that Bobby Green just collapsed backstage at weigh-ins and that doctors are attending to him.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 12, 2021
It was later confirmed by the promotion that Green vs. Miller will no longer take place. Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher has been upgraded to the main card in its place.
UFC 258 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, February 13. The pay-per-view card is headlined by a UFC welterweight title fight between champion Kamaru Usman and top contender Gilbert Burns. Keep up with Fightful.com for all your pre-fight, live, and post-fight coverage.
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