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Bantamweight Cameron Smotherman Collapses, UFC 324 Bout Canceled

1/24/2026

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Cameron Smotherman (bantamweight) collapsed after weighing in at 135.5 pounds for UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 23, 2026.
Medical staff attended to him and he was transported to a local hospital.
The bout between Cameron Smotherman and Ricky Turcios was canceled because of his condition.
Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez missed weight but will still compete.
Weight-cutting practices in MMA often lead to dehydration, raising concerns about athlete safety.

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Story summary

Cameron Smotherman (bantamweight) collapsed after weighing in at 135.5 pounds for UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 23, 2026.
Medical staff attended to him and he was transported to a local hospital.
The bout between Cameron Smotherman and Ricky Turcios was canceled because of his condition.
Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez missed weight but will still compete.
Weight-cutting practices in MMA often lead to dehydration, raising concerns about athlete safety.