UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman collapses after making weight; bout cancelled

UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman suffered a frightening collapse moments after successfully making weight for UFC 324 on Friday, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled bout against Ricky Turcios. The incident occurred at the official weigh-ins held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, sending a wave of concern through the MMA community.

Smotherman, who weighed in at 135.5 pounds for his bantamweight contest, appeared stable as he stepped off the scale. However, after taking just a few steps away, the 29-year-old suddenly collapsed to the floor. Officials and medical staff rushed to his aid, and Smotherman was eventually carried off the stage and attended to by physicians backstage.

While Turcios also successfully made weight, the UFC made the decision to call off the fight as a precautionary measure.

Smotherman entered the bout with a professional record of 12-6 and was looking to improve his standing after going 1-2 in his first three UFC appearances. The cancelled fight marks a significant setback in his career momentum, though fighter safety remains the top priority.