24.01.2026 02:00
UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman, who weighed in at 61.5 kilograms during the official weigh-in before the match, lost his balance and fainted while leaving the stage. A brief panic ensued in the hall as medical teams quickly intervened. Following the incident, it was learned that Smotherman's match was canceled.
UFC bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman experienced a serious health issue during the official weigh-in for UFC 324 held in Las Vegas. After successfully weighing in at 61.5 kilograms, Smotherman lost his balance while walking on stage, fell to the ground, and fainted face down. The incident caused great concern in the arena.
FIGHT CANCELLED, MEDICAL TEAMS INTERVENED
Following this frightening fall after the weigh-in, Smotherman was immediately attended to by medical teams. The athlete, who lay on the ground for a while, was later lifted and carried off the stage while conscious. As a result of this development, Smotherman's scheduled fight against Ricky Turcios was cancelled.
COST OF AGGRESSIVE WEIGHT CUTTING PROCESS
Smotherman's fainting incident has once again highlighted how challenging the aggressive weight cutting practices common in MMA and UFC can be. The efforts made to maintain weight at the weigh-in can create serious physical stress on athletes.
No official health update has yet been provided by the UFC regarding the athlete's condition; however, it has been reported that a quick intervention was made by professional teams on the field and he was transported to the hospital.