Cameron Smotherman update: New angle reveals scary injury; UFC star's ‘tough year’ comment surfaces

Cameron Smotherman health update: A medical scare at Friday’s weigh-ins forced the cancellation of one bout ahead of UFC 324 in Las Vegas.

Published on: Jan 24, 2026, 03:39:53 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Cameron Smotherman health update: A medical scare at Friday’s weigh-ins forced the cancellation of one bout ahead of UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed moments after making weight. Now, a new camera angle reveals an apparent chin injury to the 28-year-old.

Cameron Smotherman collapsed after the weigh-in on Friday (UFC/YouTube)

Smotherman, 28, hit the scale at 135.5 pounds before suddenly dropping to the floor as he stepped away. He was carried from the stage and evaluated by medical staff at T-Mobile Arena. The UFC has not released an official update on his condition.

As a result, Smotherman’s scheduled fight against Ricky Turcios was called off. Smotherman entered the event with a 12-6 record, while Turcios stood at 13-5.

Cameron Smotherman health update

A social media user managed to obtain a new camera angle, saying that Smotherman might have sustained an injury to his chin.

Meanwhile, Cameron Smotherman's old social media posts have surfaced. In one Instagram post, the UFC star wrote about having a ‘tough year’.

“This has been a tough year career wise, my phone doesn’t ring as much, not as many people to hangout with, but I’m grateful for the ones who’ve stuck with me when things are tough. I can honestly say I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life and I’m wake up everyday excited for what’s next. I know what matters and the people who are really with me will never let me forget. I’m excited to keep giving my real supporters a reason to keep believing. This smile isn’t going anywhere 😁” he wrote in the caption.

Elsewhere at the weigh-ins, two fighters failed to make their marks. Bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo and flyweight Alex Perez each came in 2.5 pounds over their respective limits and were docked 25% of their purses. Both bouts are still expected to proceed.

UFC 324 is set to be headlined Saturday night by a high-stakes interim lightweight title fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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