Escaping death's doorstep: How Jamie Siraj battled back from terrifying illness

Jamie Siraj felt like he was on top of the world in 2019. Win after win had placed him at the UFC doorstep. A call seemed it could come at any time – but that's when the headaches and stomach issues began.

In a profession where brain trauma isn't unusual, Siraj tacked it up to a concussion. He had no idea what he was in for. Fast forward a matter of months, and Siraj laid in a hospital bed, unable to stand.

But doctors gave him a clean bill of health. Siraj felt distrusted and unheard. "People insinuated I was faking it," Siraj told MMA Junkie.

"Doctors said nothing was wrong. Meanwhile I was fainting, heart rate at 140 daily, blood pressure at 194/115. I had to become my own advocate.