Azamat Bekoev will no longer compete against Torrez Finney at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2, 2025. Instead, Bekoev has been rescheduled to fight Yousri Belgaroui at UFC Vancouver on October 18, 2025, inside Rogers Arena in British Columbia, Canada, providing fans a fresh UFC Vancouver Middleweight Killer fight to anticipate.
Bekoev’s Rise in the Middleweight Division
The Russian fighter, Azamat Bekoev, made a significant impact in the UFC earlier this year with a highlight-reel knockout of Zach Reese at UFC 311. Bekoev’s reputation as a knockout artist was further solidified when he stopped collegiate wrestling standout Ryan Loder at UFC Des Moines, firmly establishing himself as a middleweight contender to watch.
Yousri Belgaroui’s Background and Experience
Yousri Belgaroui, a former Glory kickboxer with an 8-3 record, has experience competing in the Contender Series but has yet to secure a UFC contract despite multiple attempts. He lost a unanimous decision to Marco Tulio in Season 7, earned two wins on regional circuits, and returned in Season 8 to score a third-round knockout, though he still fell short of a deal. Belgaroui trains alongside Alex Pereira and boasts a 75 percent finish rate featuring six knockouts.
Belgaroui’s Elite Kickboxing Matches and How They Test Bekoev
Belgaroui’s kickboxing background includes multiple bouts against top-tier opponents such as Israel Adesanya and Poatan, facing Adesanya twice and Poatan three times. These high-level encounters demonstrate his ability to withstand elite competition, setting up an intriguing test for Bekoev’s striking power and knockout ability in their October matchup.
Looking Ahead to UFC Vancouver and Its Implications
This rebooked fight at UFC Vancouver offers both fighters, Bekoev and Belgaroui, an opportunity to advance their status in the middleweight division. Bekoev aims to continue his knockout streak and solidify his contender position, while Belgaroui seeks to translate his kickboxing pedigree into UFC success. Fans will be watching closely on October 18 to see how these two striking specialists clash in Rogers Arena.