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Belal Muhammad issues statement following loss to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Vegas 118

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Belal Muhammad issues statement following loss to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Vegas 118

Summary

Belal Muhammad faced Gabriel Bonfim in the main event of UFC Vegas 118 on June 7, suffering a one-sided defeat. Bonfim won every round according to the judges' scorecards, marking Muhammad's third consecutive loss. Following the fight, Muhammad released a statement expressing gratitude for his journey and lessons learned, and acknowledged Bonfim's victory. Muhammad, a former welterweight champion, previously lost to Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry in his title defenses. He highlighted his intention to return to competition.

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By the Numbers

•Muhammad lost to Bonfim in the UFC Vegas 118 main event.
•The fight took place on June 7.
•Bonfim dominated, winning every round on the judges' scorecards.
•Muhammad stated he is grateful for the journey and intends to return.
•This marks Muhammad's third consecutive loss in the octagon.

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3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Belal Muhammad releases statement following UFC Vegas 118 loss

What they're saying

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Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad suffered his third consecutive loss on Saturday losing to Gabriel Bonfim in the UFC Vegas 118 main event. It was a one-sided fight with Bonfim winning every round on the judges' scorecards. On Sunday, Muhammad released a statement addressing the loss. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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