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Let go by UFC Smotherman has been released by UFC, according to Adam Martin of Heavy on Sports.

Impact Smotherman's promotional debut came in October 2024 with a victory over Jake Hadley, but he loss three consecutive fights via unanimous decision since then. The 28-year-old bantamweight has plenty of time to mount a UFC comeback.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

No-shows Macau defeat Smotherman lost to Kai Asakura via KO (Punches) at 1:50 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Macau, China.

Impact This was a legitimate tough spot for Smotherman. The loser of back-to-back fights, he had to fly to the other side of the world to face a guy that challenged for the UFC Flyweight Championship in his company debut not all that long ago. Cameron's problem in the past has been his inability to defend a takedown. Here, it was his inability to take a punch. He was blasted by an Asakura flurry, forcing referee Marc Goddard to step in. Smotherman's October 2024 unanimous decision win over Jake Hadley in his UFC debut seems like decades ago. He's probably going to have to return to the regional scene and work his way back to the company.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting Asakura in May Smotherman will take on Kai Asakura at UFC Macau on May 30, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Smotherman will head into the bout coming off back-to-back losses in UFC play. The 28-year-old American will take a slight height advantage into the bout compared to the older Japanese fighter. With a combined 19-5 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, fireworks can likely be expected in this one.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gaethje upsets Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Teddy Atlas Calls For Weight Cutting Changes After Scary UFC 324 Incident Teddy Atlas believes the boxing community should learn a lesson from Cameron Smotherman's scary UFC 324 weigh-in incident. The 28-year-old S...

JANUARY 24 • SI.COM

Cameron Smotherman collapses after weighing in for UFC 324, fight with Ricky Turcios canceled

Bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday afternoon immediately after weighing in and his bout with Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 was canceled

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Deadspin | UFC's Cameron Smotherman collapses after weigh-in Deadspin | UFC's Cameron Smotherman collapses after weigh-in

JANUARY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cameron Smotherman Pulled From UFC 324 After Fainting At Weigh-Ins At weigh-ins for UFC 324, Cameron Smotherman made the weight cut, but he passed out on stage afterward. More details in the article.

JANUARY 23 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Will not fight Saturday Smotherman will not fight Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 on Saturday, according to Aaron Bronsteter of Sportsnet.

Impact Smotherman passed out during his weigh-in for UFC 324, and not long after he required medical assistance, the promotion has canceled his recently upcoming fight against Turcios. What the former is dealing with is unknown, and his return to a UFC ring may not be in the near future.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Turcios to start 2026 Smotherman will take on Ricky Turcios in a bantamweight matchup at UFC 324 on Jan. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Smotherman could be fighting for his roster spot here after dropping back-to-back decisions in the 2025 calendar year. He draws another struggling bantamweight in Turcios, who has also lost two in a row and three of his last four. On paper, this is an even matchup with both fighters sporting near-identical striking numbers. Turcios has a slight edge in reach.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC on ESPN 69: Ricky Simon post-fight interview UFC on ESPN 69 winner Ricky Simon talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his decision victory over Cameron Smotherman in A...

JUNE 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Drops decision to Ricky Simon Smotherman lost to Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlanta.

Impact Smotherman was truly awful in a unanimous decision defeat to Serhiy Sidey in early May. He accepted a quick turnaround here against Simon following the withdrawal of Charles Jourdain (undisclosed) and again struggled, although this time it came as a +350 underdog. It's quite clear at this point that Smotherman has no defensive grappling to speak of. He allowed three takedowns to Simon, good for 9:13 worth of control time. If he wasn't flat on his back, he was being pinned up along the fence. Smotherman has some pop in his hands, but he simply doesn't have the secondary skills to allow him to get to it. He looks nothing like the guy that defeated Jake Hadley via unanimous decision in his UFC debut last October.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in at UFC Atlanta Smotherman will face off against Ricky Simon at UFC Atlanta on June 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Smotherman will step in for Charles Jourdain (undisclosed) at UFC Atlanta this weekend. The 27-year-old American is 1-1 during his time in the UFC and is coming off a loss against Serhiy Sidey in May.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not competitive in Des Moines Smotherman lost to Serhiy Sidey via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Impact Smotherman looked quite good in his UFC debut in October, a unanimous decision, late-notice win over Jake Hadley. He had a full camp under his belt for this matchup against Sidey and was awful. Smotherman was either unable or unwilling to engage his opponent with any regularity. He appeared hesitant to let his hands go and was constantly defending takedown attempts. He gave up five on a dozen tries, leading to 4:12 worth of control time for Sidey. The terrible effort comes on the heels of Smotherman spending an extended time in Mexico training with Diego Lopes and crew. None if it bodes well for the 27-year-old Texan moving forward.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Smotherman switched things up, trained with Diego Lopes for second UFC bout Soon-to-be UFC sophomore Cameron Smotherman moved to Mexico to train with Diego Lopes for his fight in Des Moines.

MAY 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM