Axed UFC Fighter Cameron Smotherman Rushes Opponent After Submission Loss, Sparking Post-Fight Melee
Former UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman, recently released from the promotion, caused a chaotic post-fight scene at Fury FC 121 after losing via rear-naked choke to 19-year-old prospect Jay Alderete. Immediately after tapping out, Smotherman charged at Alderete, forcing security and officials to intervene before any punches were thrown. UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez later claimed Alderete had flipped off and insulted Smotherman's mother after the finish. Alderete, now 6-0, had dominated the fight with a high sweep and submission. Smotherman, who left the UFC on a three-fight losing streak, had hoped to rebound against the inexperienced prospect. The incident drew comparisons to Paul Daley's infamous post-fight sucker punch at UFC 113. This is not Smotherman's first negative headline; he previously collapsed during ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 324, leading to the cancellation of his fight against Ricky Turcios.
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