Gabriel Bonfim targets Jack Della Maddalena after UFC Fight Night 278 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Gabriel Bonfim fought at UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6 in Las Vegas, where he secured a unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad. Following this win, Bonfim stated his intention to face Jack Della Maddalena next, citing the need to clear up the welterweight division's standings. Bonfim has now captured five consecutive victories, with his most recent loss occurring in November 2023 against Nicolas Dalby. Della Maddalena is currently unbooked after a difficult stretch in his recent fights, including a title defeat to Islam Makahchev and a loss to Carlos Prates.
- •Bonfim won against Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 278.
- •He aims to fight Della Maddalena next as the division remains uncertain.
- •Bonfim is on a five-fight winning streak.
- •Della Maddalena has lost his last two fights and currently has no scheduled matches.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Bonfim sets sights on another former UFC welterweight champion
"Gabriel Bonfim added a former UFC welterweight champion to his resume Saturday – and now he wants another.
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