UFC Fight Night Bonfim-Muhammad Results And Bonus Winners
Bonfim dominated with three 50-45 scorecards and said he wants former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena next.
- On Saturday, June 06, 2026, Gabriel Bonfim defeated former champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 118 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Bonfim's victory marked the Brazilian's fifth consecutive win, cementing his rise as a contender, while Muhammad's loss extended his losing streak to three consecutive defeats.
- Judges scored the bout 50-45 across all three cards, as Bonfim outlanded Muhammad 120-91 in total strikes, utilizing jabs and calf kicks to control the bout.
- Following the win, Bonfim called out former champion Jack Della Maddalena, saying, "I admire you a lot and respect you so much," to set up his next target.
- Ranked welterweight Sean Brady expressed interest in fighting Bonfim next, while the division deepens with rising talents including Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales competing for title opportunity.
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The UFC has returned to the Meta APEX of Las Vegas with a Fight Night full of surprises, in which Gabriel Bonfim (20-1) has postulated as a possible challenger to the welter weight belt after passing over an entire former champion like Belal Muhammad (24-6, 1NC), whose career has taken a 180 degree turn in just a year.
Referee Herb Dean Faces Backlash Amid Calls for Belal Muhammad to Retire After UFC Vegas 118 Loss
UFC Vegas 118 was a rough night for more than just Belal Muhammad. While Gabriel Bonfim handed the former welterweight champion a lopsided defeat, referee Herb Dean also found himself caught in the storm. In the aftermath, fans are calling for one man to retire, while the other is facing intense backlash for his role in the bout. Despite coming off a two-fight losing streak, ‘Remember the Name’ was a slight favorite over Bonfim, who was on a fou…
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