Video: Fighter faints at weigh-in and has fight canceled at UFC Las Vegas 22

J. Stoliarenko faints at weigh-in for the UFC Las Vegas 22. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @TheSchmo312

An unusual situation worried the public present at the official weigh-in for the UFC Las Vegas 22, which takes place this Saturday (20). Bantamweight representative (up to 61,2kg.), Julija Stoliarenko he had a moment of tension when he fainted when he got on the scale. Visibly dejected, the athlete fell twice and had her fight cancelled. The images were released by 'The Schmo'.

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As soon as she stepped on the scale, Julija was visibly not in her best condition. The athlete, who would face Julia Avila, he was panting and was unable to support himself until his weight was confirmed. Weak, the combatant ended up falling and was helped by professionals who were at the scene and left the building on a stretcher.

After a brief moment, Stoliarenko returned to the scales to try to fulfill his commitment. After confirming 61,4kg, the combatant collapsed again. Shortly afterwards, it was confirmed that the bantamweight would not be able to perform this weekend.

Scheduled to face Julija in UFC Las Vegas 22, Julia Avila It didn't take long to comment on the situation. On her Instagram account, the fighter wished her opponent a speedy recovery.

“Unfortunately, my fight was cancelled. My opponent ended up falling twice. I wish you a speedy recovery Julija Stoliarenko. Maybe we can meet in the future. I’m not going to fight tomorrow”, wrote the fighter.

This weekend, Stoliarenko would have the opportunity to finally reach the top 15 in the category led by Amanda nunes. Today, Avila occupies 15th position and could lose the position if she were surpassed by Julija.

See the moment of Stoliarenko's fall

Julija Stoliarenko just fainted on the scale # UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/3PjNMUGxFf

— The Schmo (@TheSchmo312) March 19, 2021

Was able to weigh in – 135.5 lbs but not stand after, scary site # UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/VhaBmZ9SWD

— The Schmo (@TheSchmo312) March 19, 2021