Azamat Bekoev is out of his middleweight fight with Andre Petroski at UFC Vegas 123 on October 31. The Russian said on X that he had an anaphylactic reaction, lost consciousness inside a CVS pharmacy and was taken by ambulance. Petroski will not take a replacement opponent, and the bout is listed as cancelled.
Key takeaways
- Azamat Bekoev withdrew from his October 31 middleweight bout with Andre Petroski at the UFC Apex, after a health scare.
- On X, he said he had an anaphylactic reaction, took medication at a CVS within minutes, then passed out inside the store before an ambulance was called.
- Petroski confirmed he will not face a replacement on Halloween, according to MMASucka. Tapology lists the fight as cancelled.
Azamat Bekoev: what happened
The account on X
Bekoev posted on October 24 that he had to pull out. He wrote that he reached a CVS within a few minutes and got medication, but passed out in the store and that an ambulance was called.
No details on the cause
He did not say what triggered the reaction and gave no medical prognosis, according to Bloody Elbow and MiddleEasy. He said he intends to return soon, without a date.
An apology
He apologized to Petroski and the UFC, saying his health had to take priority.
The consequences for UFC Vegas 123
Petroski stays home
Andre Petroski quickly confirmed that he would not fight a replacement opponent on Halloween, according to MMASucka. The bout is listed as cancelled on Tapology, with the reason given as Bekoev’s withdrawal.
A week out
The withdrawal came about a week before the card. Outlets differ slightly on the exact count, but Bekoev’s statement is dated October 24.
The rest of the card
UFC Vegas 123 goes ahead on October 31 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas without this middleweight bout.
I've never pulled out of a fight before, and this is not something I take lightly.
What comes next
Bekoev
Bekoev was already coming off a knockout loss to Tresean Gore. His return date depends on his recovery.
Petroski
Petroski will have to wait for a new booking. The UFC has not announced one yet.
Follow the updates
Azamat Bekoev and Andre Petroski have their profile, record and rating in the FightHub app.
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