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Cameron Smotherman collapsed on stage after weighing in for UFC 324, leading to the cancellation of his bout with Ricky Turcios; he says he cut very little weight, will undergo further tests to determine the cause, and is recovering while apologizing to his opponent.
American UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman reportedly weighed in at 135.5 pounds for UFC 324, then awkwardly stumbled and faceplanted on stage while leaving the weigh-in area, prompting concern from commentators and highlighting the dangers of extreme weight-cut methods. The piece discusses the intense, unhealthy tactics some fighters use to hit targets, the personal toll of drastic dieting, and ends with a caution to not try this at home.
UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed on stage moments after weighing in at 135.5 pounds for a bout against Ricky Turcios at UFC 324, prompting staff to carry him off and leading to the fight being canceled; no health update has been provided.
UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed moments after weighing in at 135.5 lb for UFC 324 in Las Vegas, prompting medical evaluation and the cancellation of his bout with Ricky Turcios; he regained consciousness and was taken for further tests. The weigh-in also saw other fighters miss weight with fines, while the event is headlined by Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of weight-cutting in MMA.
Cameron Smotherman collapsed on stage after weighing in for UFC 324 in Las Vegas and was carried off by his team and UFC personnel; he remained responsive and was drinking electrolytes, marking a frightening moment ahead of the Jan 24 event headlined by Pimblett and Gaethje.