Carlos Leal Withdrew From UFC Vegas 123
The 32-year-old fighter cited an injury ahead of the October 31 event at the UFC Apex.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
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Carlos Leal has withdrawn from his upcoming fight against Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123 due to an undisclosed injury. The organization is currently seeking a replacement opponent for the welterweight bout.
Why it matters
The change leaves a vacancy on the card for the event, which is set to take place in 28 days at the UFC Apex. Whether a new opponent will be named in time for the October 31 date remains to be seen.
Carlos Leal holds a 23-7 career record with a 2-2 mark in the UFC, but he will not compete on October 31 as scheduled. The event sits 28 days away, with the organization yet to finalize a new matchup for Randy Brown.
The players
Carlos Leal
A 32-year-old professional mixed martial artist with a 2-2 record in the UFC who withdrew from his latest scheduled bout.
Randy Brown
The professional mixed martial artist who is currently without an opponent for UFC Vegas 123.
Renato Moicano
The fighter scheduled to headline the UFC Vegas 123 event.
Tom Nolan
The fighter set to face Renato Moicano in the headline event at the UFC Apex.
The details
Leal notified the UFC of his withdrawal following a period of recurring physical concerns, including a hand fracture sustained during a February 2026 fight against Chidi Njokuani. The UFC Apex event remains headlined by the Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan matchup, which was adjusted after Moicano’s previous bout with Brian Ortega fell through. The organization continues to search for a replacement to face Brown.
Timeline
February 2026: Carlos Leal fractured his hand in a fight against Chidi Njokuani.
October 31, 2026: The UFC Vegas 123 event is scheduled to take place.
Beyond the Strip
This withdrawal follows a pattern of late-stage adjustments to the UFC Vegas 123 card, which already saw the removal of the Renato Moicano and Brian Ortega fight. The organization continues to shuffle matchups at the UFC Apex as the late-October event approaches.
Fans who purchased tickets to the UFC Apex event should monitor the official fight card for updates regarding a replacement opponent for Randy Brown. With the event scheduled for October 31, any announcements regarding changes to the lineup will be released by the organization.
The takeaway
Fighters often deal with lingering effects from previous injuries, such as the hand fracture Leal sustained earlier this year. Keep an eye on official UFC announcements regarding the updated fight card for the October 31 event at the UFC Apex.
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