Belal Muhammad faces Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 278
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Belal Muhammad meets Gabriel Bonfim in the main event of UFC Fight Night 278 on June 3, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Muhammad, currently on a two-fight losing streak, aims to reinforce his position in the welterweight division as he approaches his 38th birthday. He emphasizes that Bonfim, a rising fighter with four consecutive wins, has chosen the wrong opponent for this pivotal matchup. Muhammad believes his unique style will lead him to victory and plans to remind others of his capabilities in the octagon.
- •UFC Fight Night 278 occurs on June 3, 2026.
- •Muhammad is 24-5 in MMA, Bonfim is 19-1.
- •Muhammad has lost his last two fights.
- •Bonfim has won four straight fights.
- •Muhammad aims to prove he is still a top contender.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Belal Muhammad: Gabriel Bonfim 'picked the wrong guy,' will get 'broken'
"Belal Muhammad is planning a reminder about his place in the welterweight division at UFC Vegas 118.
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