Bryce Mitchell set to face Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118
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Last updated May 31, 2026
Bryce Mitchell will fight Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 following a last-minute opponent change. Luna replaces Victor Henry, who withdrew due to undisclosed reasons, and steps in on nine days' notice. Mitchell holds a record of 18-3 and recently won his UFC bantamweight debut against Said Nurmagomedov. The 21-year-old Luna, undefeated at 8-0, scored two impressive victories in his initial UFC bouts and is known for his striking ability. UFC Vegas 118 takes place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas and is headlined by a welterweight matchup between Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim.
- •Mitchell returns after defeating Said Nurmagomedov in July 2025.
- •Luna is undefeated and steps in on short notice.
- •The event takes place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- •UFC Vegas 118 features a welterweight main event.
- •The main card includes five bouts.
- 11:00 PMMMA Fighting — Bryce Mitchell faces undefeated replacement opponent at UFC Vegas 118
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Mitchell faces undefeated replacement opponent at UFC Vegas 118
"ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 26: Bryce Mitchell prepares to face Said Nurmagomedov of Russia in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on July 26, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Bryce Mitchell takes on an up-and-coming prospect instead of a seasoned veteran at UFC Vegas 118 after a late opponent change. The UFC officially confirmed that Mitchell (18-3) is now set to face Santiago Luna (8-0) on the main card of this Saturday’s Fight Night event at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Luna steps in on just nine days’ notice as a replacement for Victor Henry, who withdrew due to undisclosed reasons. MMA Latinoamérica was first to report the new bout. The always controversial Mitchell defeated Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision in his most recent outing at UFC Abu Dhabi in July 2025. That win marked a successful UFC debut at 135 pounds for Mitchell, who previously competed at featherweight and has alternated wins and losses in his past seven fights. Undefeated in eight pro bouts, the 21-year-old Luna has defeated his first two UFC opponents in impressive fashion, knocking out Quang Le inside of a round in his octagon debut and then earning a lopsided decision win over Angel Pacheco this past February. “Border Boy” has scored all but one of his wins by KO/TKO or submission. UFC Vegas 118 is headlined by a welterweight bout between former UFC champion Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim. See the updated lineup below. Main Card (Paramount+, 8 p.m. ET) Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 p.m. ET) Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben Ketlen Souza vs. Ariane Carnelossi
"Bryce Mitchell faces undefeated prospect Santiago Luna
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External links- MMA FightingMay 31, 2026, 11:00 PMBryce Mitchell faces undefeated replacement opponent at UFC Vegas 118
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 26: Bryce Mitchell prepares to face Said Nurmagomedov of Russia in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on July 26, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Bryce Mitchell takes on an up-and-coming prospect instead of a seasoned veteran at UFC Vegas 118 after a late opponent change. The UFC officially confirmed that Mitchell (18-3) is now set to face Santiago Luna (8-0) on the main card of this Saturday’s Fight Night event at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Luna steps in on just nine days’ notice as a replacement for Victor Henry, who withdrew due to undisclosed reasons. MMA Latinoamérica was first to report the new bout. The always controversial Mitchell defeated Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision in his most recent outing at UFC Abu Dhabi in July 2025. That win marked a successful UFC debut at 135 pounds for Mitchell, who previously competed at featherweight and has alternated wins and losses in his past seven fights. Undefeated in eight pro bouts, the 21-year-old Luna has defeated his first two UFC opponents in impressive fashion, knocking out Quang Le inside of a round in his octagon debut and then earning a lopsided decision win over Angel Pacheco this past February. “Border Boy” has scored all but one of his wins by KO/TKO or submission. UFC Vegas 118 is headlined by a welterweight bout between former UFC champion Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim. See the updated lineup below. Main Card (Paramount+, 8 p.m. ET) Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 p.m. ET) Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben Ketlen Souza vs. Ariane Carnelossi
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:00 PMBryce Mitchell faces undefeated replacement opponent at UFC Vegas 118
Bryce Mitchell faces undefeated prospect Santiago Luna
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