Gabriel Bonfim edges past Belal Muhammad at UFC Vegas 118
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Gabriel Bonfim secured a unanimous decision victory over former champion Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night 278 held at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Bonfim showcased his striking skills, landing 128 significant strikes while successfully defending against all of Muhammad's takedown attempts. This performance marks Bonfim's emergence as a key contender in the welterweight division, as he called out Jack Della Maddalena post-fight. Potential matchups include Della Maddalena or returning fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov, who has been sidelined by injuries.
- •Bonfim wins by unanimous decision against Muhammad
- •Match took place June 7, 2026, at UFC Vegas 118
- •Bonfim landed 128 significant strikes without a takedown
- •He called out Della Maddalena for a potential fight
- •Shavkat Rakhmonov may also be a future opponent
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Belal Muhammad after UFC Vegas 118 loss?
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Gabriel Bonfim after UFC Vegas 118 win?
"Former champion Belal Muhammad has now lost three straight fights after UFC Vegas 118. Where does he go from here?
"What does the future hold for UFC Vegas 118 main event winner Gabriel Bonfim? We attempt to play matchmaker.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:20 PMSean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Belal Muhammad after UFC Vegas 118 loss?
Former champion Belal Muhammad has now lost three straight fights after UFC Vegas 118. Where does he go from here?
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:40 PMSean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Gabriel Bonfim after UFC Vegas 118 win?
What does the future hold for UFC Vegas 118 main event winner Gabriel Bonfim? We attempt to play matchmaker.
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