Overview

• Belgaroui stopped Bekoev by TKO at 0:55 of Round 3 at UFC Vancouver at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• He controlled distance with a stiff jab, low kicks, knees, and well-timed elbows that opened a cut early and blunted takedown attempts.
• The referee waved it off for a standing stoppage after Bekoev absorbed unanswered shots and was no longer defending intelligently.
• Bekoev entered on an eight-fight win streak with two prior first-round UFC knockouts and was widely regarded as the betting favorite.
• Belgaroui, a 27-7 GLORY veteran and 2024 Contender Series signee, credited Pereira’s influence on his mindset as the win elevates his middleweight profile.