UFC Fighter Julija Stoliarenko Removed from the Card After Fainting Twice at Weigh-In

Making weight is no joke, especially for UFC fighter Julija Stoliarenko. Bantamweight fighter Julija Stoliarenko collapsed twice attempting to make weight for her scheduled UFC Fight Night bout Saturday with Julia Avila in Las Vegas. The bout has reportedly been canceled because of weight-cutting issues.

Watch below:

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

— The Schmo (@TheSchmo312) March 19, 2021

UFC fighter Julija Stoliarenko fainted on the scale moments ago during the weigh-ins. She was transported on a stretcher afterwards. No official word yet on her condition. pic.twitter.com/QnA4ofeq6L

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 19, 2021

Julija Stoliarenko being taken out on a stretcher after fainting #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/GysHHly3sM

— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) March 19, 2021

She was then removed from the scene on a stretcher:

Full Julija Stoliarenko weigh-in video, courtesy of @mmajunkie. Extremely scary.

I’ve asked why she was allowed to weigh in again after fainting the first time. pic.twitter.com/dAWEE8DcM8

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 19, 2021

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Shortly after the incident, UFC officials announced the cancellation of the fight.

Per UFC officials, the Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko bout has been canceled.

— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) March 19, 2021

Live to fight another day. . .

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