Belal Muhammad suffers third straight loss at UFC Fight Night 278
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Belal Muhammad lost via unanimous decision to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 278 on June 7, 2026, marking his third consecutive defeat. Muhammad, the former welterweight champion, expressed his intent to continue fighting despite criticism suggesting he should consider retirement. Bonfim secured the win at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, and Muhammad took time to praise his teammate Brendan Allen for his victory in the co-main event. The 37-year-old Muhammad aims to rebound from this challenging period in his career.
- •Belal Muhammad lost to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 278.
- •Muhammad's defeat was by unanimous decision.
- •The fight took place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- •Muhammad has three consecutive losses in the division.
- •He vows to continue competing despite criticism.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Belal Muhammad not broken by three-fight UFC skid: 'I'll be back'
"Belal Muhammad issued a statement on his UFC Vegas 118 loss and his difficult career position of three straight losses.
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