Lucas Fernando, Billy Elekana agree to UFC Vegas 124 bout, per MMA Fighting

Meta APEX hosts the Nov. 7 card.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

What happened: The 205-pound matchup joins a card headlined by Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady in a five-round welterweight bout. Fernando made his UFC debut in August with a third-round knockout of Rafael Tobias.

Why it matters: Fernando brings a five-fight winning streak into his second UFC appearance, giving the former LFA champion a chance to extend his successful promotional start. Elekana has rebuilt his position with three consecutive UFC wins after losing his promotional debut in 2025.

By the numbers: Fernando is 14-3, with three knockouts during his current winning streak. Elekana is 10-2; two of his three UFC victories came by submission.

What to watch: Elekana will pursue a third consecutive rear-naked-choke finish against an opponent coming off a knockout victory.

Sources

MMA Fighting 2026-09-11T19:37:24.208648+00:00

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