The bantamweight fight between Cameron Smotherman and Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 has been canceled after Smotherman collapsed during his official weigh-in Friday, Jan. 23.
After making weight at 135.5 pounds, Smotherman stepped off the scale and took a few steps before fainting and falling face-first onto the platform. Smotherman appeared to lose consciousness briefly and was tended to by medical personnel for several minutes before being carried away by staff.
Smotherman’s status is not yet known, but he was transported to the hospital. MMA Junkie, which is part of the USA TODAY Sports Network, has reached out to his representation for an update on his health when it becomes available.
UFC 324 is set to take place Saturday, Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card features co-main events with Justin Gaethje facing Paddy Pimblett in an interim lightweight championship fight, and Sean O’Malley taking on Song Yadong.
MMA Junkie reporter Nolan King contributed to this report.
