The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a pivotal welterweight clash at UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brady. Also known as UFC Vegas 124, the event will take place at the newly branded Meta APEX and marks a continued era of UFC Fight Nights streaming on Paramount+. With a high-stakes main event and a co-main event that could determine the next strawweight title challenger, this card offers significant divisional implications.
Event Details and Broadcast Information
Fans tuning in to UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brady can expect a packed night of action from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be broadcast entirely on Paramount+.
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Preliminary Card Start Time: 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
- Main Card Start Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Broadcast: Paramount+
Main Event: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Sean Brady
The marquee matchup of the evening features a classic crossroads battle in the welterweight division. Rising Brazilian prospect Gabriel Bonfim looks to secure the most significant victory of his career against established American grappling specialist Sean Brady.
Bonfim has built a reputation as a dangerous finisher with a well-rounded offensive arsenal. A win over a top-15 fixture like Brady would instantly legitimize his status as a true contender at 170 pounds. Conversely, Brady aims to defend his spot in the rankings and halt the momentum of the rising star. Known for his suffocating top control and physical strength, Brady will likely look to test Bonfim’s defensive wrestling and cardio in the later rounds.
Co-Main Event: Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba
The co-main event delivers a fascinating stylistic clash and a high-stakes grappling chess match in the women’s strawweight division. Undefeated American wrestling powerhouse Tatiana Suarez takes on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Virna Jandiroba in a bout carrying heavy title implications.
Suarez has long been considered a future champion, utilizing relentless takedowns and punishing ground-and-pound to dominate her opposition. Jandiroba, however, presents a unique threat off her back and in scrambles. If the fight hits the mat, fans will be treated to an elite display of positional dominance versus submission opportunism, with the winner likely securing a shot at the 115-pound championship.
Main Card Highlights
Beyond the top two bouts, the main card features a mix of veteran action fighters and emerging talents looking to make their mark.
- Davey Grant vs. Elijah Smith (Bantamweight): The always-entertaining British veteran Davey Grant welcomes Elijah Smith in a bantamweight clash guaranteed to deliver striking fireworks.
- Seokhyeon Ko vs. Wellington Turman (Welterweight): South Korea’s Seokhyeon Ko looks to establish himself in the UFC against the battle-tested Brazilian Wellington Turman.
- Billy Elekana vs. Lucas Fernando (Light Heavyweight): Two powerful 205-pounders collide as Billy Elekana squares off against Lucas Fernando in a bout unlikely to require the judges’ scorecards.
- Mantas Kondratavicius vs. Wesley Schultz (Middleweight): Opening the main card, European standout Mantas Kondratavicius faces American Wesley Schultz in a middleweight proving-ground matchup.
Preliminary Card Overview
The preliminary card is stacked with international talent and crucial divisional matchups, setting the stage for the main card.
- Women’s Flyweight: Karine Silva vs. Gabriella Fernandes
- Featherweight: Jose Delano vs. Murtazali Magomedov
- Featherweight: Keiichiro Nakamura vs. Ollie Schmid
- Featherweight: Austin Bashi vs. Lucas Brennan
- Women’s Bantamweight: Priscila Cachoeira vs. Nina Nikolija Milosevic
- Welterweight: Jonny Parsons vs. Jose Henrique Souza
- Flyweight: Mitch Raposo vs. Marcos Degli
- Heavyweight: Gabriel Lorenco vs. Alvin Hines
Storylines to Watch
As the UFC settles into its new broadcast home on Paramount+ and the upgraded Meta APEX facility, the focus remains squarely on the matchmaking. The welterweight main event will answer whether Gabriel Bonfim is ready for the division’s elite, or if Sean Brady’s grinding style remains the ultimate gatekeeper test.
Meanwhile, the strawweight co-main event is a purist’s dream. Tatiana Suarez’s wrestling pedigree is virtually unmatched in women’s MMA, but Virna Jandiroba’s submission grappling makes her a dangerous puzzle for anyone willing to engage her on the canvas. Expect a technical masterclass that will shape the top of the 115-pound weight class heading into 2027.
