Weigh-in comment precedes fighter collapse

At the UFC 324 official weigh-ins on Friday, commentator Michael Bisping made a critical remark about fighters' responsibilities while on camera.

Shortly afterward, bantamweight Cameron Smotherman reportedly lost consciousness and fell during his weigh-in.

Smotherman had been scheduled to face Ricky Turcios on the prelims; that bout was canceled after he was carried off the stage.

He was transported to a nearby hospital, and no update on his condition was available at the time of reporting.

The close timing of the comment and the collapse produced a widely shared, awkward clip online.

Further information is reportedly pending from event officials.

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