After her fight against Shinobu Kandori was pulled from Rizin FF 8 following a gigantic weigh-in miss, an emotional Gabi Garcia entered the ring at Friday’s event for one of the more bizarre moments of the year.

Garcia (4-0) was forced to step in the ring inside Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, where she apologized for coming in 28 pounds overweight for her bout against Kandori (4-1), which was scheduled for 209 pounds.

It only took seconds once she started speaking for Garcia to become emotional. The Brazilian fought back tears while explaining what went wrong, and hinted that the cause stemmed from a medical issue she believed was resolved.

“This is the first time this happened in my life,” Garcia said. “I had problems, three weeks before the fight. I think I recover. My first training here, my nose is with blood and my blood pressure (was off). I can’t cut weight because I’m with many problems. I respect her. I respect my opponent. She’s a legend here and I’m so sad. I cry a lot because this is the first time I don’t enter (the arena down the entrance), I enter through the back.

“I need to say sorry for all my fans in Japan,” she continued. “I love you guys. I challenge (Kandori) for next year for the weight. I’ll cut the weight. This happened (for the) first time, and if you need fight with me, it will be satisfied next year. I’m so sorry Japan. I love you guys and I’m (coming) back more strong than ever.”

As Garcia wept, former PRIDE champion Wanderlei Silva filmed the scene from ringside, much to the amusement of the crowd. Rizin FF General Manager Nobuhiko Takada then asked the crowd if the promotion should welcome Garcia back, which he said would happen.

Garcia then shook hands with Kandori, who also spoke of her disappointment with the situation. Garcia apologized again in closing, also promising to come back and make things right.

“Thank you Japan, I’m so sorry, this is all my fault,” Garcia said. “Please, look forward to next year. I’m back more strong than ever. Everybody has problems in their life. I’m normal girl. I’m a woman and please, I respect you guys. I love fighting here. I’m so sorry Japan. This is my fault and I love you guys.”

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