On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Vegas 124

Mike Heck evaluates the future matchmaking landscape following UFC Vegas 124, which took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The event featured Johnny Walker securing a third-round knockout against Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the heavyweight main event, advancing to 2-0 in the division.

The card also saw notable victories, including Tatiana Suarez defeating Virna Jandiroba in the women's strawweight co-main event and Elijah Smith knocking out Davey Grant. Walker and Cortes-Acosta had stepped into the headline slot on short notice after Sean Brady withdrew from the original main event against Gabriel Bonfim due to injury.