William Gomis struggles to step on scale at UFC 301 weigh-ins, bout cancelled
William Gomis came in a little light for UFC 301. And for good reason.
At Fridayâs official weigh-ins, the French featherweight came in at 143 pounds for his bout with Jean Silva, well under the limit for the division. MMA Fightingâs Guilherme Cruz reported that Gomisâ rough showing on the scale came shortly after the fighter vomited backstage.
William Gomis did not look good on the scale but still made weight (143 pounds with clothes on) for a featherweight bout. Apparently he threw up moments before weighing in. Commission doctors were following him closely.
Jean Silva, his opponent, made weight at 146 pounds.
â Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) May 3, 2024
Watch footage of Gomisâ weigh-in above.
Gomis was visibly uncomfortable on the scale. After his weigh-in, he slowly exited the room with assistance from staff. MMA Fightingâs Mike Heck confirmed that Gomisâ bout has been cancelled, following an initial report from RMC Sport Combat.
Gomis was hoping to improve to 4-0 in the UFC with a win over Silva, while Silva sought his second win of 2024 after a first-round finish of Westin Wilson this past January.
Watch another angle of Gomisâ weigh-in below, courtesy of UFC France.
