UFC Vegas 123 Card Changes After Fighter Withdrawal
Andre Petroski moves to the November 7 event after Azamat Bekoev withdraws due to a medical emergency.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
Local MMA fans will see a change to the UFC Vegas 123 card after fighter Azamat Bekoev withdrew from his match due to a medical emergency. Bekoev, 30, collapsed inside a CVS store following an anaphylactic reaction and was transported by ambulance to a hospital.
Why it matters
The change leaves opponent Andre Petroski without a fight for the upcoming event at the Apex. Petroski will instead shift to compete in a different bout at the subsequent UFC Vegas 124 event.
Azamat Bekoev holds a 20-5 professional MMA record compared to Andre Petroski's 13-6 and Mantas Kondratavicius's 9-1 record. His medical emergency led to his withdrawal from the upcoming bout.
The players
Azamat Bekoev
Professional fighter who withdrew from his scheduled bout following an emergency medical incident.
Andre Petroski
Professional fighter originally scheduled for UFC Vegas 123 who will now compete at UFC Vegas 124.
Mantas Kondratavicius
Professional fighter scheduled to face Andre Petroski at UFC Vegas 124.
The details
Azamat Bekoev withdrew from the UFC Vegas 123 card at the Apex after suffering an anaphylactic reaction that required hospitalization. Following the cancellation of this specific matchup, Andre Petroski has been rescheduled to face Mantas Kondratavicius at the UFC Vegas 124 event. No replacement opponent will be added to the UFC Vegas 123 schedule for Petroski.
Timeline
October 31, 2026 is the scheduled date for UFC Vegas 123.
November 7, 2026 is the scheduled date for UFC Vegas 124.
Beyond the Strip
This situation follows standard UFC medical suspension and event management protocols designed for athlete safety. It mirrors previous instances where late-stage health crises have necessitated card restructuring at the Apex.
Fans holding tickets or planning to watch UFC Vegas 123 at the Apex should note that the card has been updated to remove the Petroski-Bekoev bout. No further replacement fight is planned for this specific event.
The takeaway
The late withdrawal highlights the volatility of fight cards scheduled at the Apex when medical emergencies occur. Watch for updated broadcast and event rosters to confirm the final bout order for UFC Vegas 123 on October 31.
Further reading
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