Bryan Barberena (photo via UFC / YouTube)

By FCF Staff

It’s being reported that Bryan Barberena has had to undergo emergency surgery, and as a result, he will no longer fight next Saturday at UFC Vegas 14.

The welterweight was booked to fight Daniel Rodriguez at the upcoming event. But, recently Barberena’s Instagram account posted the information below.

Bryan had an emergency exploratory laparotomy due to internal bleeding from a couple ruptured arteries in his omentum. He had 1.5 liters of blood in his abdomen. Bryan’s surgery was successful. He is having pain, which is expected, but he is doing good. The doctor said because he is young and healthy he will have a quick recovery. Unfortunately, due to the surgery, Bryan will not be fighting on November 14th. He is extremely disappointed, and was ready to put on a show, but he will be back ASAP (once he’s healed). He apologizes to his opponent Daniel Rodriguez, and wishes him all the best. There are not enough words in the world to properly thank our support system. We have an incredible family, and friends we call family, and we are so very blessed.
-Team BAM BAM

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#Repost @thebamfamfarm with @make_repost ・・・ Bryan had an emergency exploratory laparotomy due to internal bleeding from a couple ruptured arteries in his omentum. He had 1.5 liters of blood in his abdomen. Bryan’s surgery was successful. He is having pain, which is expected, but he is doing good. The doctor said because he is young and healthy he will have a quick recovery. Unfortunately, due to the surgery, Bryan will not be fighting on November 14th. He is extremely disappointed, and was ready to put on a show, but he will be back ASAP (once he’s healed). He apologizes to his opponent Daniel Rodriguez, and wishes him all the best. There are not enough words in the world to properly thank our support system. We have an incredible family, and friends we call family, and we are so very blessed. -Team BAM BAM

A post shared by Bryan “BAM BAM” Barberena (@bryan_barberena) on Nov 7, 2020 at 7:53am PST

The 31-year-old Barberena (15-7) is coming off a decision win over Anthony Ivy in September, and has gone 2-3 in his last five bouts.