Shocking video shows UFC fighter William Gomis almost collapse on scales as he weighs in fully clothed
UFC star William Gomis almost collapsed on the scales as he weighed in for his fight with Jean Silva.
The fighter put his left hand out and held onto the scales as he stepped off.
He looked dazed as he struggled to stay on two feet, and had to be supported by a UFC official.
Gomis still appeared to be in his own world as he shook his head and made a hand gesture as if to say he was done.
He was then ushered away from the stage with the help of more officials, who looked concerned for his wellbeing.
Fans were also worried by the incident as Gomis appeared severely dehydrated ahead of his clash on Saturday at UFC 301.
One reacted saying: “These guys need to stop these drastic cuts man go up a weight don’t risk your life for that kind of cut it’s dangerous while you’re just weighing in.
“Can’t imagine the damage he could do to himself if he’s not 100% for this fight.”
Another added: “He must not be allowed to fight.”
A third wrote: “We’ve gotta stop this bruh.”
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And another commented: “He cant even walk man smh prayers for him.”
Gomis weighed in at 143lb, 2lb off making weight for the Rio de Janeiro clash.
The 26-year-old boasts a 13-2 record and has won his last 11 bouts.
What is weight cutting?
Weight cutting is the practice of fast weight loss prior to a sporting competition.
It often happens in order to qualify for a lower weight class – usually in combat sports, where weight is an advantage.
There are two types of weight cutting.
One method is losing weight in the form of fat and muscle in the weeks prior to the event.
The second is to lose weight in the form of water in the final days before the competition.