Gabriel Bonfim calls Belal Muhammad biggest challenge ahead of UFC Fight Night 278
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Gabriel Bonfim will face Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC Fight Night 278 on Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Bonfim, who holds a record of 19-1 MMA, recognizes the significance of facing a former champion like Muhammad, stating it is the most challenging fight of his career. Muhammad, a former welterweight champion, comes off two losses and Bonfim believes this is the right time to fight him. Bonfim aims for a decisive victory to enhance his standing in a highly competitive welterweight division.
- •Bonfim holds a record of 19-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC
- •Muhammad has lost his last two fights
- •Fight takes place Saturday at UFC Fight Night 278
- •Bonfim aims for a dominant win to advance in rankings
- •Muhammad was the welterweight champion as of July 2024
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Bonfim: Belal Muhammad 'the biggest challenge I've ever faced'
"Gabriel Bonfim previews his upcoming fight against Belal Muhammad in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 118.
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